EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 31ST JANUARY 2026

EFL League One betting tipster Louie Truman has given his betting predictions for League One fixtures this weekend, along with League One betting odds and some of the best betting bonuses for League One football.

WIMBLEDON VS BOLTON

AFC Wimbledon are winless in their last three outings, but come into this fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw against Rotherham. Despite a positive start, Wimbledon have dropped off recently and sit just four places above the relegation zone. Bolton are having an excellent current campaign; they come into this fixture on the back of consecutive wins.

Betting Tip: Bolton Win - 23/25 - BetMGM

BRADFORD VS DONCASTER

Bradford have been in third place for the majority of the season, but they’ve recently dropped to fifth after three consecutive losses, conceding six goals during this run. Doncaster are just inside the relegation zone, but they’ve looked better in recent outings, securing eight points from their last four.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals - 43/50 - HighBet 

NORTHAMPTON VS READING

The Cobblers are three places above the relegation zone, and they come into this fixture in poor form, losing their last three against Wycombe, Blackpool and Rotherham. The Royals are currently 13th in the table, and they’ll be looking to build on recent draws against Barnsley and Exeter.

Betting Tip: Draw - 12/5 - 247 Bet

BARNSLEY VS STEVENAGE

Barnsley are currently 15th in the table. The Tykes have won just one of their last five, which came against Blackpool; David McGoldrick scored the 93rd-minute winner which was his second goal of the game. Stevenage looked like real promotion contenders at the start of the season, but they recently dropped out of the play-off places after a difficult run of form.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not To Score - 10/11 - BetMGM

BURTON VS CARDIFF

Burton are sitting just one place above the relegation zone in 20th, so the Brewers will be looking to secure crucial points to move them further up the table. However, Gary Bowyer’s side has lost their last two against Lincoln and Bolton. League leaders Cardiff are four points clear at the top, and they managed to beat Barnsley 4-0 last time out.

Betting Tip: Cardiff Win - 73/100 - HighBet 

EXETER VS ROTHERHAM

The Grecians are 11th in the table, and Gary Caldwell’s side has looked good in recent outings, securing 11 points from their last five. Luca Woodhouse scored a 93rd-minute equaliser against Reading last time out. Rotherham are second from bottom, but come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 home win against Northampton.

Betting Tip: Exeter Win - 8/9 - 247 Bet

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LEYTON ORIENT VS PORT VALE

Richie Wellens’ side reached the play-off final last season, but they’ve had a disappointing campaign so far, sitting in 18th. However, Striker Dominic Ballard has been excellent throughout; he’s the club’s highest goalscorer with 15 goals. Port Vale are bottom of the league, 12 points away from safety.

Betting Tip: Dominic Ballard To Score - 7/4 - BetMGM 

LUTON VS BLACKPOOL

Overall, Luton have been better under Jack Wilshere, but they come into this fixture on the back of two losses against Plymouth and Huddersfield. The Hatters will aim to close the six-point gap between them and the play-offs. Blackpool have done well to get out of the relegation zone, but they’ve lost four of their last five.

Betting Tip: Luton Win - 61/100 - HighBet

MANSFIELD vs WYCOMBE

The Stags recently went on a four-game winning run in the league, and they knocked Sheffield United out of the FA Cup in an entertaining 4-3 away win at Bramall Lane. The Chairboys have won three of their last four.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals - 24/25 - 247 Bet

PETERBOROUGH VS HUDDERSFIELD

Since Luke Williams joined Peterborough, they’ve been much better, going from a relegation battle to potential play-off contenders. The Posh are seven points from the play-offs, but they lost 1-0 against Stevenage in their recent game. Huddersfield are just inside the play-offs and they’ve managed to win their last two, which includes a 1-0 home win in the derby against Bradford.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score - 13/25 - BetMGM 

STOCKPORT vs PLYMOUTH

After play-off disappointment last season, Stockport will aim to go further and achieve promotion this season. The Hatters are fourth in the table and Dave Challinor’s side has won three of their last four. Plymouth have been in excellent form recently, winning four of their last five in all competitions.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals - 19/25 - HighBet 

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WIGAN VS LINCOLN

Wigan are just two places above the relegation zone; the Latics have lost three of their last four, conceding seven goals during this spell. The Imps have surprised many this season, and they come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 3-0 home win against fifth-place Bradford.

Betting Tip: Lincoln Win - 17/20 - 247 Bet