EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS DECEMBER 18-20TH 2025

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

READING VS LUTON

The Royals are currently three places above the relegation zone, which is below fan expectations. Reading comes into this fixture on the back of two disappointing losses against Peterborough and Bradford. The Hatters have looked better under Jack Wilshere after a poor start. Jack Wilshere’s side currently sit just one place outside of the play-off places and will be looking to secure three points to strengthen their promotion hopes.

Betting Tip: Luton Win/Draw – 4/11 – BetMGM

NORTHAMPTON VS WIMBLEDON

Northampton currently sit in 14th with seven wins, three draws and nine losses. The Cobblers have secured seven points from their last five; their key problem has been a lack of goals. Only Burton and Port Vale have scored fewer than 18 goals. AFC Wimbledon had a good start to the current campaign and looked like play-off contenders, but they’ve dropped off recently; winless in their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 40/85 – Spreadex

STEVENAGE VS BURTON

Stevenage have surprised many this season; they’re currently fifth and on joint points with fourth-place Bolton. After being reappointed as manager in 2024, Alex Revell has implemented a progressive, attack-focused approach, blending high pressing with well-structured build-up. Burton currently sits in 17th and has had ups and downs in their last five, including a 2-1 away win against Bradford and a 1-0 home win against Blackpool. Despite these wins, the Brewers lost 4-0 to Leyton Orient and 1-0 to Wigan.

Betting Tip: Stevenage Win – 19/25 – QuickBet 

WIGAN VS BLACKPOOL

Wigan come into the match having played 19 games, with a record of six wins, eight draws and five losses. The Latics haven’t lost in their last five. Blackpool come into the match having played 20 games, and they’ve managed five wins, five draws and ten losses, averaging one point per game. After going 2-0 down against Lincoln last Saturday, the Tangerines secured a point with goals from Lee Evans and Ashley Fletcher.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 9/10 – PricedUp

DONCASTER VS PLYMOUTH

Rovers have won three and lost two from their last five. During three of these matches, they’re was over 2.5 Goals. Doncaster currently sit just one place above the relegation places in 20th, and they're on joint points with 21st-place Plymouth. Tom Cleverley’s side has been disappointing throughout the current campaign, but they come into this fixture on the back of two good wins against Wycombe and Rotherham.

Betting Tip: Plymouth Win/Draw – 4/5 – Spreadex

EXETER VS BARNSLEY

Exeter are currently in the relegation places in 22nd with three losses in their last five. Barnsley have lost just one from their last five, which was against Lincoln. Conor Hourihane’s side will be looking to secure important points to put his side closer to the relegation places. During the last three meetings between the two sides, there have been over 2.5 Goals.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 3/4 – Betway

LEYTON ORIENT vs BRADFORD 

Bradford come into this fixture with strong form, winning their last three; they managed a 2-0 win over Reading in their recent outing. The Bantams have made themselves hard to beat, losing only twice all season; once at home and once on the road. That consistency has come to define Alexander’s side. Leyton Orient were unlucky not to gain promotion last season after reaching the play-off final. They are currently 13th, but only seven points away from a play-off place.

Betting Tip: Draw – 47/20 – BetMGM

LINCOLN vs CARDIFF

The Imps have surprised many this season. They’re currently third in the table and were unlucky not to secure three points last Saturday after going 2-0 up against Blackpool. Lincoln has been solid at home this season; they are ranked third for home form during the current campaign. League leaders Cardiff have been excellent so far; they’ve won their last five and scored 14 goals.

Betting Tip: Lincoln Win – 6/4 – Betway

MANSFIELD vs STOCKPORT

Mansfield will be looking to secure three points against Stockport, Nigel Clough’s side will aim to break the run of three winless home games. The Stags are dangerous from set pieces and typically defend in a physical, compact way. Stockport County are currently sixth, but come into this fixture on the back of a difficult run, securing only one win from their last five. The Hatters have conceded an average of two goals per game in their last five, which shows their Vulnerable to goals at the back.

Betting Tip: Stockport Win & Over 2.5 Goals – 23/10 – PricedUp

PORT VALE vs PETERBOROUGH

Darren Moore’s Port Vale are currently bottom of the league with 15 points. Vale have only won three this season, and they’re winless in their last five. Under Luke Williams, Peterborough have looked good. Under his management, Boro have managed to beat Wimbledon 5-0 and Stockport 3-0.

Betting Tip: Peterborough Win – 21/10 – QuickBet

ROTHERHAM vs HUDDERSFIELD

Rotherham are currently 15th and have six wins, six draws and eight losses. Huddersfield are four points above the Millers in the table; both sides are winless in their last five and will be looking to gain some momentum.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 5/6 – Spreadex

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WYCOMBE vs BOLTON

Wycombe are currently 12th, which is a slightly disappointing start after reaching the play-offs last season. The Chairboys are missing last season’s top goal scorer, Richard Kone, who left last summer. Michael Duff’s side have struggled to find the back of the net in recent fixtures; they’ve only scored one goal in their last three. Bolton have been excellent this season, they’re currently fourth and come into this fixture on the back of two wins against Mansfield and Exeter.

Betting Tip: Bolton Win – 8/5 – BetMGM