Blackburn vs Sheffield United prediction, odds & betting tips – 21/10/2025

Blackburn and Sheffield United, two of the struggling sides in the Championship this season, will both be looking for rare victories when they face off at Ewood Park on Tuesday night.

Check out our free Blackburn vs Sheffield United prediction below.

Blackburn vs Sheffield United prediction: Rovers to continue home struggles 

Key statistics

• Blackburn have won just three of their last 12 meetings with Sheffield United (3D, 6L), though all those victories have come at Ewood Park.
• Sheffield won at Ewood Park last season, and are looking to win two successive games at this ground for the first time since 1970.
• Blackburn are winless at home in the league this season (1D, 3L).

Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-1 Sheffield United

Blackburn’s struggles at Ewood Park is likely to continue, though given Sheffield’s struggles as well, the hosts might nick a point here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Both sides likely to share the spoils

• Blackburn Rovers: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
• Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 31%
• Sheffield United: 9/5 (2.80) – 36%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The odds suggest a tight contest, with Blackburn given a slight edge due to home advantage. Sheffield United, however, remain close behind in the market, reflecting how finely balanced this fixture is. The draw also holds decent value, indicating that both teams are evenly matched heading into this clash.

Blackburn are coming into this game off a 2-0 loss at Coventry, and without a win in their last four matches with three defeats.

Sheffield, on the other hand, are looking to build on their second victory of the season after a 1-0 win over Watford last time out. They are currently 23rd with six points, and it was only the recent win that helped them leave the foot of the table due to a superior goal difference.

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Most recent H2Hs: Sheffield have been superior in recent meetings

Last season, Sheffield won at this ground and drew 1-1 in the return leg. The Blades also won when both teams met in the FA Cup in 2023. In 2022-23, they faced off as well in the Championship, with each team winning at their homes.

England Championship 03/05/25

Sheff Utd

1

Blackburn

1

England Championship 02/11/24

Blackburn

0

Sheff Utd

2

England FA Cup 19/03/23

Sheff Utd

3

Blackburn

2

England Championship 04/03/23

Blackburn

1

Sheff Utd

0

England Championship 20/08/22

Sheff Utd

3

Blackburn

0

Blackburn preview: Rovers looking to secure first win at home

The Rovers have picked up just one point in front of their home crowd in the league this season, while both of their wins have come on the road.

The hosts head into this clash without Moussa Baradji, who is yet to kick a competitive ball due to his foot injury. Hayden Carter has also missed the last eight matches through a hamstring issue, while Jake Garrett has missed the entire season so far due to injury.

Predicted lineup: Toth (GK), Miller, Wharton, McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Tronstad, Gardner-Hickman, Hedges, Henriksson, Ohashi & Gudjohnsen

Blackburn's last five fixtures

• 18.10.25 – Coventry 2-0 Blackburn
• 04.10.25 – Blackburn 1-1 Stoke
• 30.09.25 – Blackburn 1-2 Swansea
• 27.09.25 – Charlton 3-0 Blackburn
• 13.09.25 – Watford 0-1 Blackburn

Sheffield United preview: The Blades have two confirmed injuries 

Sheffield have four losses and one win on the road. Having gone through a managerial change, which has Chris Wilder back at the helm, things have still not changed for the Blades.

The visitors head into this clash without Tahith Chong (Menbiscus) and Ollie Arblaster (Cruciate Ligament), while Ben Godfrey is doubtful.

Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Tanganga, McGuinness, Mee, Ogbene, Peck, Soumare, Mccallum, O'Hare, Barry & Campbell 

Sheffield United's last five fixtures

• 18.10.25 – Sheffield United 1-0 Watford
• 04.10.25 – Hull 1-0 Sheffield United
• 30.09.25 – Sheffield United 1-2 Southampton
• 27.09.25 – Oxford United 0-1 Sheffield United
• 20.09.25 – Sheffield United 0-1 Charlton

Player to Watch: Callum O'Hare

The attacking midfielder scored the winning goal against Watford last time out, which was his second for the campaign.

He always carries a threat on the pitch, and in a game that we think will have few chances, his quality could be what makes the difference.