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Sheffield United vs Blackburn: Check out our betting tips
This match is very much a big one in the battle for locking down a playoff spot. Who will win? Find out with our Sheffield United vs Blackburn match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Blades to win it
Blackburn have no wins in their last four games; it's even worse considering they did not score a single goal in those four games. In contrast, Sheffield United have no losses in their last eight games in all competitions; they've actually lost just once in their last 14 league games. Also, Sheffield United have been really solid defensively; they have not conceded a single goal in their last four games, and they conceded just one goal in their last eight games. Considering Blackburn's poor form, coupled with the fact that Sheffield United won nine of their last 13 league games; Sheffield United should win this game.
A low scoring match
We've mentioned that Sheffield United have lost just once in their last 14 league games, we would also like to point out that they've kept 10 clean sheets in those 14 games. Due to their good defence, Sheffield United's games tend to be on the low scoring side; five of their last seven games went below the 2.5 goal mark. Similarly, Blackburn's games have mostly been low scoring; although this is mostly because of their lack of goals. Blackburn scored just one goal in their last six games; all of their last seven games went under 2.5. On that note, we shouldn't expect a lot of goals in this game.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Sheffield United vs Blackburn
Sheffield United vs Blackburn: It's predicted lineup time
This game is a showcase of how quickly things can change in either direction. Sheffield United have mounted a tilt at the top six seemingly from nowhere whilst Blackburn have blown their battle for a top two finish and now, having played more games than most, could be in a fight for a playoff spot. This game is huge.
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup
Sheffield United have had a good run of form the past couple of months; they have no losses in their last eight games, and they've won five of those eight games. Due to their good form, Sheffield United went from 17th to 6th in just three months; they will look to extend their unbeaten run to nine games.
Predicted lineup – Foderingham, Basham, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Norwood, Gibbs-White, Norrington-Davies, Berge, Fleck, Sharp
Blackburn Predicted Lineup
Blackburn Rovers have been going through a rough patch recently; they have no wins in their last four games, with two draws and two losses. Due to their poor form, Blackburn dropped from second to third, and they are now 10 points behind league leaders Fulham; Tony Mowbray's men will hope to put an end to their unwanted streak today.
Predicted lineup – Kaminski, Wharton, Hecke, Nyambe, Giles, Rothwell, Travis, Rankin-Costello, Buckley, Gallagher, Díaz
Frequently Asked Questions on Sheffield United vs Blackburn
- What time does the match start? 7 45 PM GMT
- Where is the game being played? – Bramall Lane
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sheffield United
