Sheffield United will make the trip to Ewood Park for their Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, 2 November. View our free Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd predictions below.
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Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Blackburn's last seven matches.
- Each of Sheffield United's last 11 games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Sheffield United kept seven clean sheets in their last nine matches.
- Both teams scored in only one of Blackburn's last eight games.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 0-1 Sheffield United
Sheffield United have six wins in their last nine matches, keeping seven clean sheets in the process. In contrast, Blackburn suffered three defeats in their last five games (D1, L1). Considering Blackburn failed to score in three of their last five games, we are backing Sheffield United to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheffield United are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW:11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY:6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Sheffield United have won six of their last nine matches, Blackburn managed one win in their last five games.
On that note, Sheffield Utd are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 40% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Sheffield United opened the scoring in six of their last eight encounters with Blackburn Rovers. For this reason, Sheffield United to score first has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Sheffield United avoid a third consecutive defeat at Ewood Park?
Blackburn Rovers came out on top the last two times they hosted Sheffield United. However, the Blades have been the dominant side in recent years, having won four of the last six encounters between these teams.
England FA Cup 19/03/23

Sheff Utd

Blackburn
England Championship 04/03/23

Blackburn

Sheff Utd
England Championship 20/08/22

Sheff Utd

Blackburn
England Championship 23/02/22

Sheff Utd

Blackburn
England Championship 06/11/21

Blackburn

Sheff Utd
Blackburn preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
Hayden Carter (knee injury), Zak Gilsenan (muscle injury), and Scott Wharton (cruciate ligament injury) have all been ruled out of this game for the home side.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Beck, Hyam, Batth, Brittain, Tronstad, Travis, Cantwell, Weimann, Hedges & Gueye.
England Championship 03/05/25
D

Sheff Utd
1

Blackburn
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W

Watford
1

Blackburn
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W

Sunderland
0

Blackburn
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W

Millwall
1

Blackburn
4
England Championship 12/04/25
W

Luton
0

Blackburn
1
Sheffield Utd preview: No new injury concerns
Defender Anel Ahmedhodzic will serve a one-game suspension, while Tom Davies is still sidelined with a leg injury.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Gilchrist, Shackleton, Souttar, Burrows, Rak-Sakyi, Souza, Arblaster, O’Hare, Campbell & Moore.
England Championship 12/05/25
W

Bristol City
0

Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W

Bristol City
0

Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D

Blackburn
1

Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W

Stoke
0

Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L

Burnley
2

Sheff Utd
1
Player to watch: Gustavo Hamer

Gustavo Hamer has gone through a rough patch lately, as he failed to score or register an assist in his last five appearances for Sheffield United. However, the Dutch midfielder has been the club's top performer in the Championship this season with five direct goal involvements in nine starts. It will be interesting to see if Hamer can get back to scoring ways this weekend.