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125/1 Eight-Goal Thriller Heads EFL League 1 Predictions This Weekend

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| BY Tony Incenzo

A HUGE top of the table clash illuminates another weekend of crucial EFL League One action.

In effect, the title race is extremely close. Meanwhile issues concerning Play-Offs and relegation are certainly unresolved. And there is a short-term managerial appointment to digest. Accordingly, League One betting is proving very popular.

These are the upcoming pairings alongside considered score predictions to assist your football betting…

Cardiff City v Lincoln City

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 1st versus 2nd

Cardiff City preview – Not quite winner takes it all but the outcome here will go a long way towards deciding the eventual champions. Cardiff are one point clear of their imminent opponents following four victories in five EFL matches.

They are divisional foremost scorers too amassing 68 goals. Bluebirds striker Cian Ashford penned a new contract on Monday taking him up to the summer of 2030.

Lincoln City preview – Holding a formidable 10 point buffer ahead of the chasing Play-Off pack. Lincoln boast 13 maximum pointers during 17 unconquered EFL contests.

Also no goals conceded in their past three fixtures whilst scoring 10 times. The Imps haven’t graced English football’s second tier since 1960/61.

Score prediction: Spectacle of the season 4-4.

Huddersfield Town v Rotherham United

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 7th versus 22nd

Huddersfield Town preview – One point below Play-Off discussions. A single win across six League and Cup games which brought four defeats. Nevertheless, unbeaten on home turf beyond mid-October.

Rotherham United preview – One win amid six League attempts culminating with Tuesday’s scoreless stalemate against visitors Mansfield Town. It leaves the Millers two points short of safety.

Score prediction: Huddersfield happy 4-0.

Bolton Wanderers v Wycombe Wanderers

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 3rd versus 6th

Bolton Wanderers preview – Sitting 10 points beneath second spot. The Trotters possess six wins peppering a 10 match unbeaten League streak. Furthermore, one loss throughout 13 EFL assignments. Their only home League defeat all season was 1-0 against Mansfield Town on Monday 29th December.

Wycombe Wanderers preview – Three consecutive victories ascend the Chairboys into Play-Off contention. Fresh from Tuesday night’s 1-0 triumph at Barnsley yet they need to improve on just three 2025/26 away EFL wins.

Score prediction: Edgy 1-1.

Bradford City v Leyton Orient

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 4th versus 21st

Bradford City preview – Two defeats in three EFL outings. The Bantams lie 13 points shy of those coveted automatic promotion places. Home form is strong though reflecting 13 League wins among 17 encounters spanning the 2025/26 campaign.

Leyton Orient preview – One point under survival rungs. Orient have mustered a solitary victory within seven League engagements.

Score prediction: Bantams brilliant 3-1.

Barnsley v Exeter City

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 13th versus 15th

Barnsley preview – Tuesday evening’s 1-0 home reverse against Wycombe Wanderers signalled the Tykes’ second defeat inside three EFL affairs. Even so, veteran 38 year old striker David McGoldrick has impressively registered 10 goals over his last 10 Barnsley appearances.

Exeter City preview – Six points above relegation peril nursing an eight match winless EFL sequence including six draws. Tuesday morning saw Matt Taylor return to the club for first team manager duties until the end of the season. He commenced by overseeing a 1-1 home result against Burton Albion later that day. Former boss Gary Caldwell departed in February joining Wigan Athletic.

Score prediction: Grim 0-0.

Luton Town v Reading

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 10th versus 8th

Luton Town preview – Six points to make up on the Play-Off region. Four EFL matches lacking wins by the Hatters. However their previous home League defeat was in mid-October.

Reading preview – Two points behind Play-Off spots. The Royals protect five League games unbeaten.

Score prediction: Royals ready to rumble 2-1.