Ahead of the EFL League One season kicking off this weekend, we’ve asked AI for some betting tips you can back on the opening weekend.
League One gets back underway on Friday night as relegated Luton Town host AFC Wimbledon at Kenilworth Road.
Other big fixtures include Cardiff City Vs Peterborough and Sunday’s local derby as Stockport County take on Bolton Wanderers.
Ahead of the campaign, UK betting sites have Luton as favourites for promotion.
Huddersfield, Cardiff City and Stockport County are also tipped for promotion pushes.
At the opposite end of the table, Wimbledon are relegation favourites at 1/1.
Also expected to struggle are Exeter, Northampton and Burton.
But before any of this weekend’s games kick off, we asked AI to provide some opening weekend betting tips.
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AI EFL League One AI Betting Tips
Friday 1 August
Luton vs AFC Wimbledon @ 20:00
Odds: Luton 1/2, Draw 18/5, AFC Wimbledon 6/1
AI Tip: Luton to win at 1/2.
Luton are overwhelming favourites for this one. The AI backs them to swiflty bounce back from back-to-back relegations.
With a vastly superior squad and home advantage, the Hatters’ attacking firepower makes them a safe bet for a confident start.
Saturday 2 August
Cardiff vs Peterborough @ 12:30
Odds: Cardiff 4/5, Draw 12/5, Peterborough 7/2
AI Tip: Cardiff over 1.5 team total goals at 3/5.
The AI argues that Cardiff’s attacking intent at home often intensifies after early midfield control.
Therefore, if they lead or dominate early, backing over 1.5 Cardiff goals in-play could yield returns.
Blackpool vs Stevenage @ 15:00
Odds: Blackpool 11/10, Draw 12/5, Stevenage 9/4
AI Tip: Blackpool to win at 11/10.
Blackpool are the AI’s pick for this one thanks to their League One experience up against newly-promoted Stevenage.
Bradford vs Wycombe @ 15:00
Odds: Bradford 6/5, Draw 12/5, Wycombe 2/1
AI Tip: Bradford over 0.5 first-half goals at 4/6.
The AI has Bradford down for a strong start at home. Expect them to create early chances and score in the first half.
Burton vs Mansfield @ 15:00
Odds: Burton 5/4, Draw 11/5, Mansfield 9/4
AI Tip: Burton to win at 5/4.
It’s a close call on this one, with the AI suggesting it is backing Burton only due to home advantage.
Recent form also marginally favours the hosts, but this one could go either way.
Doncaster vs Exeter @ 15:00
Odds: Doncaster 13/10, Draw 12/5, Exeter 9/5
AI Tip: Doncaster to win at 13/10.
The AI gives Doncaster a slight edge against newcomers Exeter, who it argues might struggle to adapt to a higher tempo.
Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient @ 15:00
Odds: Huddersfield 11/10, Draw 12/5, Leyton Orient 9/4
AI Tip: Huddersfield to lead at half-time at 8/11.
Promotion hopefuls Huddersfield are tipped by the AI to take an early lead.
It expects them to enjoy a comfortable start at home as the favoured side.
Lincoln vs Reading @ 15:00
Odds: Lincoln 5/4, Draw 12/5, Reading 9/4
AI Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes at 6/5.
The form guide means Lincoln get the nod in our AI prediction, but believes both sides will create chances and the game will have goals in it.
Plymouth vs Barnsley @ 15:00
Odds: Plymouth 4/5, Draw 12/5, Barnsley 6/4
AI Tip: Barnsley to be carded first at 5/2.
The AI argues that if Barnsley are pressed early and committing to challenges, card markets often spike, particularly with a physical away team under pressure.
Rotherham vs Port Vale @ 15:00
Odds: Rotherham 7/5, Draw 12/5, Port Vale 2/1
AI Tip: Rotherham to win at 7/5.
Rotherham are given clear backing by the AI here, which has them as a side likely to push for promotion and get off to a flyer at home against Port Vale.
Wigan vs Northampton @ 15:00
Odds: Wigan 6/5, Draw 12/5, Northampton 2/1
AI Tip: Wigan to win to nil (Wigan HT/FT) at 6/5.
If Wigan can control play and avoid conceding early, the AI believes they will keep a clean sheet on top of their victory.
Sunday 3 August
Stockport vs Bolton @ 12:00
Odds: Stockport 11/10, Draw 12/5, Bolton 5/4
AI Tip: Stockport to win at 11/10.
It should be a tense and cagey affair, this.
But the AI has promotion hopefuls Stockport as the side most likely to emerge victorious against local rivals Bolton.
