League 1 Predictions & Tips

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League One Predictions & Tips Coverage

Here you’ll find daily football predictions, tips and analysis for League One’s most important fixtures. The third tier of English football produces plenty of surprises during its 46-game run each season for 24 clubs, which makes for the perfect battle ground for punters to make use of.

In a renewed five-year TV deal agreed in May 2024 for the EFL, a minimum of 248 Sky Bet League One matches will be broadcast from the 2024/25 to the 2028/29 season, as well as all 15 play-off matches during this time.

On this page we intend to provide regular bettors with various League One predictions and betting tips, ranging from the division’s outright winner and selections in the top goalscorer market to match specific tips, including picks within popular markets, like win-draw-win results, BTTS, over/under goal lines, and player prop markets such as anytime goalscorers, player shots on target, player fouls and players to be carded.

These will be provided by our in-house tipsters who are experts in their field. With their years of football analysis, they can spot an odds-on favourite when they see one, but also have a trained eye for those perfectly capable of causing an upset.

Each round of fixtures will be supported by a host of in-depth match previews, packed with specific analysis and betting tips for that fixture.

Latest League One Betting Tips

Our League One tips and predictions reflect current fixtures, so they change every week. However, you’ll generally find all your favourite wagers and big bets are part of our experts’ selection ahead of every round of games.

Our League 1 predictions feature all your favourite punts, including accumulators tips, BTTS, over/under 2.5 goals and even the FootballTips bet of the day.

You’ll find a great mix of different bets from our League One previews, too. Our tipsters pour over the stats, analysing every pass, shot and foul to bring you fully-researched tips and predictions on all the games from England’s third tier.

2024/25 League One Fact File

Country: England
Founded: 1920 (As League One in 2004)
Reigning Champions: Portsmouth
Most Titles: Plymouth Argyle (5)
2024/25 Dates: August 2024 – May 2025
Website: efl.com

2024/25 EFL League 1 Predictions & Odds

League One Outright Odds
Teams	Odds	Bookmaker
Birmingham City	11/10	Betfair
Huddersfield Town	17/2	Betfair
Wrexham	10/1	Sky Bet
Stockport County	12/1	bet365
Bolton Wanderers	16/1	AK Bets
Charlton Athletic	20/1	Sky Bet

League 1 Winner Prediction

Birmingham City were the pre-season favourites and remain as the league’s frontrunners after going unbeaten in their first four matches, along with Stockport County and Wrexham. These three teams are likely to be the division’s strongest trio, but after smashing the league’s record for the most expensive signing in Jay Stansfield from Fulham on deadline day, the Blues make a very easy sell for winning the league this season.

Top Six Prediction

Another of our important League 1 predictions is deciding on the sextet of clubs who will occupy this season’s top six, which we anticipate the aforementioned Birmingham City, Stockport County and Wrexham to all be included within. Joining them should be Huddersfield Town, who have significantly strengthened over the summer since being relegated, and also have one of the division’s top managers in Michael Duff. Another side who are expected to go strong once more are Barnsley, who since being relegated into the third tier after a dismal 2021/22 campaign, have finished in the top six both times.

Relegation Team Prediction

Paul Hurst is back for his second spell at Shrewsbury Town and so far the odds-on favourites for relegation this season are hovering above the drop zone on goal difference alone. Crawley Town, Cambridge United and Northampton Town were all fancied before a ball was kicked, and the trio’s early season form suggests that at least the latter two will be involved in a relegation dogfight.

Top Goalscorer Prediction

Now that Blackpool have appointed Steve Bruce as manager, the experienced English boss could get the best out of Jordan Rhodes, who was a popular selection for Top Goalscorer backers at the beginning of the season. Having netted three goals in 11 appearances for the club last season, Rhys Healey at Huddersfield Town could be a shrewd choice to score the most goals in League One this season.

Player of the Season Prediction

Since its introduction in 2006, only one of the 18 recipients of the League One Player of the Season award has gone to an individual who wasn’t a midfielder or forward. Aaron Collins claimed the prize in 2023 as Bristol Rovers’ talisman that season, and is likely to be a top contender with Bolton Wanders to win a second trophy – a feat which three other players have achieved.

Manager of the Season Prediction

The three EFL divisions – Championship, League One and League Two – all introduced the Manager of the Season award from 2023. The two previous winners in League One were Steven Schumacher with Plymouth Argyle in 2023 and John Mousinho for his work in getting Portsmouth promoted back to the Championship last season as champions. The English Football League will award this prize to a manager for one of the promoted clubs, so if Stockport do in fact achieve promotion then the work that Dave Challinor continues to achieve with The Hatters should continue to be recognised.

First Manager to Be Sacked Prediction

Although there is no betting market for the first League One manager to be sacked, the subject still appeals to a lot of people’s interests. Just two weeks into the season, Neil Critchley was the first manager to be relieved of his duties at Blackpool. Steve Bruce was brought in to replace him at Bloomfield Road as of September 2024.

Young Player of the Season Prediction

The 2024 shortlist for the League One Young Player of the Season contained three players, all of whom belonged to clubs that did not achieve promotion: Peterborough United’s Ronnie Edwards, Blackpool’s Karamoko Dembele and Charlie Hughes at Wigan Athletic. We expect the 2025 recipient to follow suit, with Liam Morrison at the aforementioned Wigan catching the eye, as does Sean Roughan for Lincoln City.

Who Are the Dark Horses in League One This Season?

Lincoln City finished just outside of the play-off places last season, but can go improve on that position this time around. The Imps are one of the most well-run clubs in the entire country and are enjoying one of the most successful spells in the club’s 140-year history.

Are There Any Specific Markets Which Tend To Offer Better Value in League 1?

Although there is no exact formula for winning football bets, including the market which you’re betting on, there are certain areas that bookmakers can overstate or understate when determining a selection’s odds. Fields where the bookies can often overprice bets in League One includes the win-draw-win result market, anytime goalscorers and players to be carded, as well as player prop markets on some of the more high-profile fixtures, such as shots on target and player fouls.

When Are Our League 1 Tips Available?

Our League One tips are typically available to consider at least 24 hours before a specific match’s kick-off time, but are more often than not likely to be published around 48 hours ahead of the match.

Who Gets Promoted From EFL League 1?

Just like in the Championship, three teams are promoted from League One each season, with the top two placed teams gaining promotion automatically, and the final spot decided in a four-team play-off system contested by the clubs who finish third, fourth, fifth and sixth.

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