EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS DECEMBER 26TH 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.

WIMBLEDON vs STEVENAGE

The Dons had an excellent start to the season; Johnnie Jackson’s side looked like real play-off contenders, but they’ve dropped off recently, with only two points from their last five, and they currently sit in 13th. Their opposition, Stevenage, have surprised many and are fourth in the table. In their last two, Boro managed to beat Stockport 3-1 at Edgeley Park, and they drew 2-2 with Burton, which was disappointing after going 2-1 up.

Betting Tip: Stevenage Win – 6/4 – BetMGM

BARNSLEY vs MANSFIELD

The Tykes are currently 10th and just six points away from a play-off place; Conor Hourihan’s Barnsley have three games in hand on the majority of teams above them, so their aim will be to secure play-offs. Recently, the Reds managed to beat Leyton Orient 3-2, but lost to Exeter 3-0 in their recent outing.Mansfield has dropped down to a relegation place after losing four of their last five. Both sides will be looking to build momentum during the festive fixture schedule.

Betting Tip: Barnsley Win – 87/100 – Spreadex

BLACKPOOL vs DONCASTER

Both sides are currently in a relegation place and will be looking to secure important points to aim for safety. The Seasiders have looked in better form recently, with two wins and one draw from their last three, which included a 3-0 away win against Rotherham and a 2-0 away win against Wigan. On the other hand, Rovers have lost their last three. Both teams have been in great goalscoring form recently, Blackpool scoring 13 in their last five and Doncaster scoring 11 in their last five.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 7/10 – PricedUp

BOLTON vs ROTHERHAM

Bolton have been excellent at the Toughsheet Community Stadium during the current campaign; they rank second at home and have won four of their last five home fixtures. Rotherham have been poor recently, losing their last three against Blackpool, Plymouth and Huddersfield.

Betting Tip: Bolton Win – 3/8 – Betway

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BRADFORD vs WIGAN

At the moment, Bradford are 3rd, just one point off Lincoln in second. The Bantams have won three of their last five, but come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-1 away loss against Leyton Orient. Stephen Humphrys scored to put Bradford 1-0 up, but Orient came back and put two past Sam Walker. Wigan have had an okay start to the current campaign; they’re currently 14th and lost 2-0 at home to Blackpool during their last game.

Betting Tip: Bradford Win – 93/100 – QuickBet

BURTON vs NORTHAMPTON

The Brewers have shown spells of quality throughout the season, which has lifted them out of the relegation zone and put them in 19th; however come into this fixture without a win in their last four. Kevin Nolan will be pleased with the start his side has made to the current campaign; they’re currently 12th with 27 points.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6 - BetMGM

CARDIFF vs EXETER

League leaders Cardiff are three points clear at the top; the Bluebirds have managed to win four of their last five. But Cardiff lost 2-1 against second-place Lincoln in their last fixture. Exeter are currently 20th, but have looked good recently with two wins against Wimbledon and Barnsley. The Grecians kept clean sheets in both of these wins.

Betting Tip: Draw – 16/5 – PricedUp 

HUDDERSFIELD vs PORT VALE

The Terriers managed to beat Rotherham United 3-1 in their recent outing at the AESSEAL New York Stadium at the weekend. Lee Grant’s side will aim for back-to-back wins when they host Port Vale on Friday. Port Vale are currently bottom of the league, seven points behind Doncaster Rovers. They have struggled this season, winning just three games.

Betting Tip: Huddersfield Win - 73/100 – QuickBet

LUTON vs WYCOMBE

Luton come into this fixture on the back of a 3-2 home loss to Reading, which highlighted their defensive weaknesses but also showed their attacking threat. Despite the loss against Reading, the Hatters have looked much better under Jack Wilshere, currently sitting in 8th. Wycombe are just one place below Luton in 9th, and they managed to beat sixth-place Bolton 2-1 in their recent outing. The Chairboys will be looking to go one further this season after losing out in the play-offs last season.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 17/20 – BetMGM

PETERBOROUGH vs LEYTON ORIENT

Under Luke Williams, Peterborough have looked much better. Under his management, Boro have managed to beat Wimbledon 5-0 and Stockport 3-0. Peterborough come into this fixture on the back of three consecutive wins against Reading, Northampton and Port Vale. Leyton Orient have been excellent at home recently, but have struggled on the road, losing four of their last five away fixtures.

Betting Tip: Peterborough Win – 21/20 – Spreadex

PLYMOUTH vs READING

The Pilgrims are currently 17th, which is an improvement after Tom Cleverley’s side were in the relegation zone. Argyle have been excellent in recent fixtures, winning three of their last five against Wycombe, Rotherham, and a 5-1 away win at Doncaster. Reading are currently 15th and have secured seven points from their last five.

Betting Tip: Plymouth Win – 7/5 – Betway

STOCKPORT vs LINCOLN

Stockport County are currently sixth and have secured seven points from their last five. The Hatters have conceded eight goals in their last five, which shows their Vulnerable to goals at the back. The Imps have surprised many this season, currently sitting in second. Michael Skubala’s side comes into this fixture on the back of an impressive 2-1 home win against league leaders Cardiff.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score - 4/5 - BetMGM