League 1 Predictions Today – Monday 29th December 2025

THE bumper Boxing Day crowds relished pulsating action throughout EFL League One.

But there is hardly time to digest what has just happened because another round of crucial fixtures loom large on Monday evening. With so much at stake, League One betting activity is proving very popular.

Here are the pairings I am anticipating most alongside considered score predictions to guide your football betting…

Cardiff City v Stevenage

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 1st versus 5th

Cardiff City preview – Three points clear following six wins in seven EFL outings. Their 11 home League encounters spanning 2025/26 reflect nine maximum pointers.

Bluebirds’ 19 year old defender Dylan Lawlor is attracting the transfer interest of several Premier League clubs plus German giants Bayern Munich.

Stevenage preview – Two back to back draws leave Boro five points off the automatic promotion rungs although they’ve only lost once in seven League games.

Five away EFL wins so far is a good return currently remaining unbeaten for four consecutive road trips whilst conceding one goal. In addition, Stevenage boast the division’s tightest defensive rearguard being breached merely 15 times.

Score prediction: Twitchy 1-1.

Barnsley v Lincoln City

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 9th versus 2nd

Barnsley preview – Seven points below Play-Off contention after three defeats among four EFL affairs. In fact, a single win in five attempts.

Particularly disappointed to throw away an early two goal lead before going down 3-2 at home to Mansfield Town on Boxing Day.

Lincoln City preview – Three points beneath Cardiff but a point ahead of the chasing Play-Off pack. Five unbeaten in EFL combat incorporating four wins.

Indeed, five victories inside seven League games. The Imps haven’t graced English football’s second tier since 1961.

Score prediction: Impressive Imps 3-1.

Bradford City v Port Vale

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 3rd versus 24th

Bradford City preview – One point under automatic promotion conversations. Four wins in five EFL engagements. The solitary home League defeat this season was 2-1 against Burton Albion on Saturday 8th November.

Port Vale preview – Rock bottom slumbering 10 points adrift of safety. Their last League victory came on Saturday 27th September, 2-0 away to Barnsley.

Consequently, Vale have failed to win during 11 EFL matches culminating in the 5-0 Boxing Day hammering at Huddersfield Town. They are also League One’s lowest scorers recording 13 goals. Thus, boss Darren Moore features heavily in divisional sack race odds.

Score prediction: Bradford City 6-0 and Moore dismissed afterwards.

Stockport County v Doncaster Rovers

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 6th versus 23rd

Stockport County preview – Two defeats in three EFL games see County trailing those coveted automatic promotion spots by six points. Home form is mixed bringing four League wins, three draws and four reverses in 2025/26.

Doncaster Rovers preview – Three points shy of survival nursing four successive EFL losses.

Score prediction: Stockport scintillating 4-2.

Bolton Wanderers v Mansfield Town

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 4th versus 17th

Bolton Wanderers preview – Rapidly climbing to within four points of second place. One defeat amid nine EFL games including six victories.

The Trotters are yet to lose at home all season registering eight League wins and three draws.

Mansfield Town preview – The aforementioned 3-2 success away to Barnsley terminated a six match winless streak which brought five defeats.

Score prediction: Bolton boisterous 3-0.

Huddersfield Town v Northampton Town

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 7th versus 16th

Huddersfield Town preview – A point short of Play-Off discussions protecting a four match unconquered EFL run. They’ve won the past two scoring a total of eight goals. One defeat across six League games overall.

Northampton Town preview – One win in four EFL matches. Fresh from a comprehensive 5-1 trouncing at Burton Albion on Boxing Day.

Score prediction: Huddersfield hallelujah 2-0.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*