England League One

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League One standings

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		M	W	D	L	GD	Last 5	P
1	Cardiff	31	20	6	5	28		66
2	Lincoln	31	18	8	5	22		62
3	Bolton	32	15	11	6	12		56
4	Stockport County	30	15	8	7	7		53
5	Bradford	30	15	7	8	6		52
6	Huddersfield	32	14	7	11	10		49
7	Reading	31	12	10	9	5		46
8	Luton	31	13	6	12	3		45
9	Stevenage	30	12	9	9	2		45
10	Peterborough	32	14	2	16	2		44
11	Wycombe	31	11	10	10	8		43
12	Plymouth	31	12	4	15	-5		40
13	Mansfield Town	29	10	9	10	5		39
14	Exeter City	30	11	6	13	3		39
15	AFC Wimbledon	30	11	6	13	-6		39
16	Barnsley	28	10	8	10	-2		38
17	Northampton	31	9	7	15	-10		34
18	Leyton Orient	30	9	6	15	-9		33
19	Blackpool	31	9	6	16	-11		33
20	Doncaster	30	9	6	15	-17		33
21	Burton Albion	30	8	8	14	-12		32
22	Wigan	30	7	10	13	-11		31
23	Rotherham	29	8	7	14	-12		31
24	Port Vale	28	5	7	16	-18		22

		M	W	D	L	P
1	Cardiff	16	13	1	2	40
3	Bolton	16	11	4	1	37
2	Lincoln	16	11	4	1	37
5	Bradford	15	11	2	2	35
6	Huddersfield	16	9	5	2	32
8	Luton	16	9	4	3	31
11	Wycombe	16	9	3	4	30
7	Reading	16	8	5	3	29
4	Stockport County	16	8	4	4	28
9	Stevenage	14	7	6	1	27
16	Barnsley	14	7	3	4	24
14	Exeter City	14	7	3	4	24
10	Peterborough	16	7	2	7	23
18	Leyton Orient	15	6	5	4	23
19	Blackpool	16	6	4	6	22
13	Mansfield Town	15	6	4	5	22
17	Northampton	15	6	3	6	21
23	Rotherham	15	5	5	5	20
20	Doncaster	14	5	4	5	19
15	AFC Wimbledon	14	5	3	6	18
12	Plymouth	16	5	3	8	18
21	Burton Albion	15	5	3	7	18
22	Wigan	14	5	3	6	18
24	Port Vale	14	2	4	8	10

		M	W	D	L	P
1	Cardiff	15	7	5	3	26
4	Stockport County	14	7	4	3	25
2	Lincoln	15	7	4	4	25
12	Plymouth	15	7	1	7	22
15	AFC Wimbledon	16	6	3	7	21
10	Peterborough	16	7	0	9	21
3	Bolton	16	4	7	5	19
9	Stevenage	16	5	3	8	18
13	Mansfield Town	14	4	5	5	17
7	Reading	15	4	5	6	17
6	Huddersfield	16	5	2	9	17
5	Bradford	15	4	5	6	17
14	Exeter City	16	4	3	9	15
8	Luton	15	4	2	9	14
16	Barnsley	14	3	5	6	14
20	Doncaster	16	4	2	10	14
21	Burton Albion	15	3	5	7	14
11	Wycombe	15	2	7	6	13
17	Northampton	16	3	4	9	13
22	Wigan	16	2	7	7	13
24	Port Vale	14	3	3	8	12
19	Blackpool	15	3	2	10	11
23	Rotherham	14	3	2	9	11
18	Leyton Orient	15	3	1	11	10

Fixtures League One

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			Predictions
19:4517 Feb	Cardiff - AFC Wimbledon		Correct Score: 3:0 11.25
Nostrabet's Analysis Cardiff continues to perform excellently in League 1, having secured a crucial victory at home against Luton over the weekend. They are now set to face another important match, this time against Wimbledon. The visitors perform reasonably well away Wimbledon is maintaining a decent distance from the relegation zone, with only one loss in their last five away matches in the league. However, they are now up against their toughest opponent yet. It is anticipated that the visitors will adopt a more defensive approach, as breaking through a compact defence is always challenging. Cardiff, having gained a four-point lead at the top of League 1 over the weekend, will be eager to secure another victory that could potentially widen this gap, depending on the circumstances. Bet on Cardiff to win with under 3.5 goals A specific score prediction is also suggested.
19:4517 Feb	Stevenage - Port Vale		1 1.86 X 3.40 2 4.60
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19:4517 Feb	Lincoln - Northampton		1 1.47 X 4.50 2 8.00
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19:4517 Feb	Leyton Orient - Plymouth		Away/Yes 5.00
Nostrabet's Analysis Plymouth is currently positioned in the middle of the League 1 standings and still holds some slim hopes for the playoffs, albeit not very significant ones. Their next match is against Leyton Orient. The hosts are in trouble Leyton Orient is just above the relegation zone and has not been performing particularly well lately, managing only a single point from their last four matches. There are doubts about whether the "red and whites" will be able to secure any points in this upcoming game. Plymouth may not be entirely consistent, but following their heavy 4-0 defeat against Blackpool away from home last weekend, it cannot be ruled out that they could achieve another significant result here. We are at a stage in the season where there is no room for relaxation if one aims to pursue a higher position in the table. Bet on X/2 This is a very risky prediction, but there is no harm in giving it a try.
19:4517 Feb	Exeter City - Wycombe		1 3.10 X 3.30 2 2.41
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19:4517 Feb	Doncaster - Huddersfield		1 2.55 X 3.50 2 2.75
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19:4517 Feb	Burton Albion - Rotherham		1 2.40 X 3.30 2 3.20
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19:4517 Feb	Bradford - Stockport County		1 2.63 X 3.53 2 2.63
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19:4517 Feb	Barnsley - Peterborough		1 2.05 X 3.86 2 3.50
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20:0017 Feb	Reading - Bolton		Over 1.5 Goals 1.27
Nostrabet's Analysis Bolton continues to rise and has not suffered a defeat for quite some time. They are set to visit Reading. The hosts are on the brink of the top 6 Reading is also in good form at the moment and has a chance of making the playoffs if they can maintain their momentum in the upcoming rounds. However, it will not be easy for the hosts against Bolton. The visitors did not perform well against Lincoln over the weekend away from home, but they managed to salvage a late point, which keeps them in the fight for the top 2 and will boost their confidence ahead of another challenging away match. Reading has been involved in some intriguing matches with plenty of goals, but their defensive frailties remain a significant issue. Bolton may well take advantage of this. Bet on X2 and over 1.5 goals Lincoln may face some difficulties in the coming rounds, and Bolton needs to secure victories to maintain the pressure.
20:0017 Feb	Blackpool - Mansfield Town		1 2.55 X 3.39 2 2.80
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19:4518 Feb	Wigan - Luton		1 3.00 X 3.29 2 2.48
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On this page, you will find all our League 1 predictions. We provide a range of tips, including various markets on specific games as well as several outrights, part of our football predictions. Additionally, we provide information on League 1 offers, betting strategy and more.

When Are League 1 Predictions Released?

Generally, tips are published between 24 and 48 hours before matches. We believe it is important to give you enough time to back your selections and obtain any early value the market may offer. However, our League One predictions avoid being too early and missing key team and injury news.

Types of League 1 Betting Predictions You’ll Find on Nostrabet

Nostrabet aims to offer punters good value League 1 betting tips. We analyse the data and the odds to bring you well-researched tips for all League 1 games. These are often for the match winner market and League 1 score predictions. However, we provide tips for a range of different markets too. We also offer you League 1 promotion predictions and other outrights.

League 1 Predictions Table for the 2025/2026 Season

All high-quality football betting sites offer outright markets for League 1. Therefore, our League 1 tips and predictions include how we expect the table to finish. You can see our experts’ predictions for the final table below. You can use this as a starting point for a range of bets. Indeed, the title race, play-offs, promotion and relegation are all betting options to consider.

English League 1 Promotion Predictions

League 1 is far less predictable than many divisions around Europe. There are probably 10 or 12 teams that have a chance of grabbing one of the two automatic promotion spots. Luton is a worthy favourite and will probably go up. Cardiff and Stockport also have great chances. However, we believe that Bolton may be the value pick at longer odds, with Bradford also tempting.

League 1 Playoff Contenders

Making League 1 predictions today is far from easy. Indeed, 18 of the 24 teams are priced at single-digit odds for a top-six finish. That illustrates just how open the division is. Making English League 1 predictions is never easy, but this season it looks especially tricky. Obviously, the teams that are well fancied for the title should contend for the playoffs at the very least. Indeed, the top four in the League 1 top-six odds are all odds-on.

However, looking at value once again, it may be better to plump for an outsider, such as Plymouth, Wigan, or Bradford. Doncaster could also mount a challenge after winning League 2 last term.

EFL League One Relegation Battle Predictions

Four clubs are relegated from League 1, so many teams are likely to be battling the drop. 17 teams are shorter than 10/1 to go down. Moreover, Plymouth, who we feel can make the play-offs, are only 11/1 to be relegated, and Doncaster are just 5/1!

However, AFC Wimbledon are an obvious pick. They finished just fifth in League 2 last season. Fellow new boys, Port Vale, look up against it too, and their squad looks short on class at this level. Moreover, the likes of Mansfield, Northampton, Burton and Lincoln are all operating on budgets that make it difficult to be competitive at this level.

Top Scorer & Golden Boot Predictions

Alfie May is the obvious choice here, but we are not convinced Huddersfield will have a great season. Yousef Salech is also fancied to do well for Cardiff. However, in such an open market, we favour a few each-way bets at longer odds.

Therefore, consider Nahki Wells, despite being in the latter stages of his career, or Malik Mothersille, of Stockport. Indeed, his teammate, Kyle Wooton, also appeals. Ex-Wrexham hero Paul Mullin may also be worth a punt, and he certainly has a point to prove.

Best UK Betting Sites for League 1 Odds

If you want to back our League 1 predictions this weekend, why not consider Betway or Betfred? There are so many great betting sites UK to choose from, but these are two of the best for football.

At Nostrabet, our in-depth bookie reviews offer excellent guidance, and you can see how we rank all the major bookmakers. However, we only work with highly reputable sites. Moreover, all of them offer excellent League 1 betting options.

How to Bet on our English Football League 1 Predictions

If you want to follow our English Football League 1 predictions, making a bet is easy. First, log in to your preferred bookie. Check out our free bets and offers if you want to join a new one and claim a bonus.

Alternatively, read our reviews to see which will best suit your betting. Then follow these steps:

You can place League 1 bets on a wide range of markets. The most popular include:

• Match result
• Both teams to score
• Under/over 2.5 goals
• First/last/anytime goalscorer
• Correct score

Additionally, you can combine many of these markets into bet builders. Alternatively, you can place bets on different games and create an acca.

Are There Any Bonus Offers for Betting on SkyBet League 1?

Bookmakers offer fewer betting offers for League 1 than they do for the Premier League. However, UK betting offers for new customers can generally be used on any competition, including League 1.

Bookies offer welcome bonuses, but they also provide promos for existing customers. Similarly, you can use many of these for League 1 games and other leagues and cups. For example, you might see odds boosts on League 1 games, or acca bonuses, or bigger payouts for League 1 bet builders. Equally, many sites that offer early payouts (if a team takes a two-goal lead, or leads after normal time), or promotions that include subs, make these eligible for League 1 bets.

League 1 Betting Tips & Expert Strategies

When it comes to betting on the English third tier, we suggest using our League 1 predictions and betting tips as a starting point. No tips are guaranteed to win. Therefore, we recommend doing your own research as well.

Research should cover a wide range of stats and factors. You may find it a little easier to spot value in League One than in the Premier League or Champions League because bookmakers are not quite as comprehensive in their own analysis. It is also possible for fans and punters to gain access to players in a way that is not feasible in the Premier League. This might allow well-informed punters to get ahead of the game by learning about injury news, squad rotation or tactical changes before the bookies do.

In general, however, betting on League 1 is much like betting on other competitions. The more you understand about the teams, players, managers, conditions and any other factors that might affect the outcome, the better your chances of finding value.

However, in terms of simply finding winning bets, looking at some basic statistics is a good place to start. For example, last season League 1 games saw an average of almost four yellow cards a game, and each game averaged 2.58 goals. The Premier League witnessed far fewer cards and almost three goals, so backing bookings in League 1 and under 2.5 goals could be a good bet. Notably, 43% of matches last term were home wins, so you simply have to factor in home advantage.

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