England League One

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League One standings

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		M	W	D	L	GD	Last 5	P
1	Lincoln	41	27	9	5	42		90
2	Cardiff	40	23	9	8	32		78
3	Bradford	41	21	8	12	7		71
4	Bolton	41	18	16	7	17		70
5	Stockport County	40	19	10	11	9		67
6	Stevenage	40	18	10	12	4		64
7	Plymouth	41	19	5	17	8		62
8	Reading	42	16	14	12	8		62
9	Huddersfield	41	17	10	14	9		61
10	Luton	41	17	10	14	7		61
11	Wycombe	42	16	11	15	12		59
12	Mansfield Town	39	13	14	12	8		53
13	Peterborough	40	15	6	19	4		51
14	Barnsley	39	13	12	14	-4		51
15	Leyton Orient	41	14	8	19	-8		50
16	AFC Wimbledon	41	14	8	19	-13		50
17	Doncaster	41	14	8	19	-22		50
18	Wigan	41	12	13	16	-11		49
19	Burton Albion	42	12	12	18	-11		48
20	Blackpool	42	13	9	20	-16		48
21	Exeter City	42	12	10	20	-8		46
22	Rotherham	40	9	10	21	-24		37
23	Northampton	41	9	8	24	-26		35
24	Port Vale	39	8	10	21	-24		34

		M	W	D	L	P
1	Lincoln	21	16	4	1	52
3	Bradford	20	15	3	2	48
2	Cardiff	20	14	2	4	44
4	Bolton	20	12	7	1	43
6	Stevenage	20	12	6	2	42
9	Huddersfield	20	11	7	2	40
5	Stockport County	20	12	4	4	40
11	Wycombe	21	12	3	6	39
10	Luton	21	11	6	4	39
8	Reading	21	10	7	4	37
20	Blackpool	21	10	5	6	35
14	Barnsley	21	9	5	7	32
12	Mansfield Town	21	8	7	6	31
18	Wigan	20	9	4	7	31
7	Plymouth	21	9	3	9	30
21	Exeter City	21	8	6	7	30
15	Leyton Orient	20	8	5	7	29
17	Doncaster	20	8	5	7	29
13	Peterborough	19	8	4	7	28
19	Burton Albion	21	8	4	9	28
16	AFC Wimbledon	20	8	4	8	28
22	Rotherham	20	6	8	6	26
23	Northampton	20	6	4	10	22
24	Port Vale	20	4	7	9	19

		M	W	D	L	P
1	Lincoln	20	11	5	4	38
2	Cardiff	20	9	7	4	34
7	Plymouth	20	10	2	8	32
4	Bolton	21	6	9	6	27
5	Stockport County	20	7	6	7	27
8	Reading	21	6	7	8	25
13	Peterborough	21	7	2	12	23
3	Bradford	21	6	5	10	23
6	Stevenage	20	6	4	10	22
12	Mansfield Town	18	5	7	6	22
16	AFC Wimbledon	21	6	4	11	22
10	Luton	20	6	4	10	22
15	Leyton Orient	21	6	3	12	21
9	Huddersfield	21	6	3	12	21
17	Doncaster	21	6	3	12	21
11	Wycombe	21	4	8	9	20
19	Burton Albion	21	4	8	9	20
14	Barnsley	18	4	7	7	19
18	Wigan	21	3	9	9	18
21	Exeter City	21	4	4	13	16
24	Port Vale	19	4	3	12	15
20	Blackpool	21	3	4	14	13
23	Northampton	21	3	4	14	13
22	Rotherham	20	3	2	15	11

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			Predictions
FT12:0004 Jan	Lincoln - Peterborough	52	Double Chance: 2x 1.91
Nostrabet's Analysis Peterborough is currently one of the teams in the best form in League 1 and will aim to demonstrate this against the second-placed Lincoln. The hosts recently drew a match Lincoln failed to overcome Huddersfield at home, despite having the upper hand over their opponent in many aspects. The end of the festive period may not be particularly beneficial for most teams in the league, especially those lacking depth in their squads, as player fatigue has accumulated from playing every three days. This match will likely rely on physicality, but it is believed that Peterborough could potentially secure something against promotion-chasing Lincoln. Bet on X2 A double chance is suggested in favour of the visitors.
FT12:0004 Jan	Bolton - Northampton	00	Under 3.5 Goals 1.42
Nostrabet's Analysis Bolton does not appear to be as convincing as expected and is currently trailing behind the top two positions by a significant margin, not to mention their poor form. They are set to host Northampton. The visitors struggle away from home Recently, Northampton has found it difficult when playing away, conceding 9 goals in their last three matches and earning 0 points. It is anticipated that they will adopt a more cautious approach in an attempt to minimise the damage against one of the stronger teams in the division, at least on paper. However, Bolton is also suffering from inconsistency, making it hard to envision them securing a spot in the top two if their current form continues. The festive period has not been particularly beneficial for the team either. Bet on under 3.5 goals It seems likely that the visitors will organise themselves well defensively and will aim to frustrate the unconvincing hosts.
FT15:0004 Jan	Cardiff - Wigan	10	Under 3.5 Goals 1.32
Nostrabet's Analysis Cardiff continues to dominate events in League 1 and will aim to conclude the festive period with yet another victory. Their opponent is Wigan. The visitors are mid-table Wigan is part of a large group of teams fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. The margins are slim, and any team can beat another, making inconsistency a common trait. Cardiff, on the other hand, holds a 3-point lead over Lincoln and is generally very strong on home turf. It remains to be seen whether Wigan can find a way to counter their significantly more skilled opponent. Betting on a Cardiff victory It is believed that Brian Barry-Murphy's side may well celebrate another success.
FT15:0004 Jan	Wycombe - AFC Wimbledon	20	Both Teams Score : No 1.87
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FT15:0004 Jan	Reading - Stockport County	10	Both Teams Score : No 2.10
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FT15:0004 Jan	Plymouth - Burton Albion	30	Both Teams Score : No 2.15
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FT15:0004 Jan	Huddersfield - Exeter City	22	Double Chance: 2x 2.22
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FT15:0004 Jan	Blackpool - Bradford	12	Double Chance: 1x 1.52
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FT19:4503 Mar	Rotherham - Mansfield Town	00	Double Chance: 1x 1.55
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FT19:4510 Mar	Stevenage - Leyton Orient	12	Over 2.5 Goals 2.25
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FT19:4510 Mar	Doncaster - Luton	11	Double Chance: 1x 1.60
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19:4514 Apr	Port Vale - Barnsley		1 2.89 X 3.50 2 2.47
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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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