League One

League 1 Predictions: Leaders Stunned As Title Race Takes Another Twist

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| BY Tony Incenzo

THE top two sides look set fair for promotion as we approach another weekend of crucial EFL League One action. Even so, the title race is extremely close.

Meanwhile issues concerning Play-Offs and relegation are certainly unresolved. Accordingly, League One betting is proving very popular.

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

Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 18th versus 1st

Doncaster Rovers preview – Four wins across five League and Cup matches take Donny five points above bottom four danger. They are unbeaten at home in EFL combat since 20th December.

Cardiff City preview – I was really surprised by that 5-2 capitulation away to Plymouth Argyle last Saturday. This abruptly terminated the Bluebirds’ 12 game undefeated EFL run and their leadership cushion was subsequently cut to one point.

Nevertheless, Cardiff remain divisional foremost scorers amassing 64 goals. Welsh international forward Isaak Davies is set to return following a head injury.

Score prediction: Rovers roaring 4-3.

Lincoln City v Blackpool

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 2nd versus 19th

Lincoln City preview – One point below pole position whilst extending a 10 point buffer ahead of the chasing Play-Off pack. Lincoln boast 12 maximum pointers during 16 unconquered EFL contests.

Blackpool preview – Three points clear of the dreaded dotted line in light of one League victory amid six attempts. The Tangerines haven’t won away beyond 20th December.

Score prediction: Lincoln lively 4-0.

Exeter City v Bolton Wanderers

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 14th versus 3rd

Exeter City preview – Mid-table nursing six winless League games incorporating five draws.

Last Saturday’s 3-3 result at Peterborough United saw Exeter striker Jayden Wareham score three times inside eight minutes just after half-time (46, 52 and 54 mins) thereby recording the fastest hat-trick in his club’s history.

Bolton Wanderers preview – 10 points shy of second spot. The Trotters possess five wins peppering a nine match unbeaten League streak, drawing the past three. Furthermore, one loss throughout 12 EFL assignments.

Score prediction: Trotters turn it on 3-1.

Reading v Bradford City

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 7th versus 4th

Reading preview – Four points beneath Play-Off discussions aided by four unbeaten EFL outings – two wins then two draws. The Royals’ previous home defeat was in early December.

Bradford City preview – Fresh from Tuesday night’s 1-0 home success against Rotherham United. Thus four wins enriching six EFL fixtures. The Bantams lie 10 points short of coveted automatic promotion rungs.

Score prediction: Tenacious 3-3.

Stevenage v Stockport County

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 8th versus 5th

Stevenage preview – Four points behind the Play-Off region hindered by three losses among five EFL encounters. However, currently protecting seven unbeaten home scorelines culminating with three straight wins.

Indeed, Boro suffered only one League defeat at Broadhall Way this season which was 1-0 against high flying Cardiff City on Tuesday 9th December.

Stockport County preview – Eight points ahead of Saturday’s Hertfordshire hosts yet disappointing in Tuesday’s 3-0 reverse at Burton Albion.

It was a second setback within three EFL engagements for County. Kyle Wootton is League One’s leading scorer chalking up 17 goals.

Score prediction: Twitchy 1-1.

Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 21st versus 6th

Wigan Athletic preview – One win spanning 10 League affairs leaving the Latics two points adrift of safety.

Don’t forget they lifted the FA Cup as recently as 2013 beating Manchester City 1-0 in the Wembley Stadium showpiece but imminent fourth tier football is distinctly possible.

Huddersfield Town preview – Holding a four point advantage on those teams under Play-Off contention. Last Saturday’s 2-1 triumph against visitors Barnsley overturned four League and Cup games lacking victory.

Score prediction: Huddersfield hallelujah 2-0.