Main prediction: Sheffield United to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Sheffield United
Other market: over 10.5 corners
A clash with history. Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United are synonymous with rivalry and now they meet again this 08/09, at Ewood Park, at 19:45.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Blackburn Rovers have won 1 time(s). Sheffield United have won 2. Sheffield United have a 40.00% probability of winning according to the sportsbooks.
Check out the probable line-ups here, where to watch and the prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United in the EFL Championship 2026/27.
Prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Double Chance: Draw or Sheffield United
Overview Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United go in as favourites, with odds of 2.5 and a 40.00% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 9 win(s) for The Sheffield United Football Club Limited against 9 for The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the English Championship, Blackburn Rovers have accumulated 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sheffield United have accumulated 1 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, with Thomas Cannon as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United
In 13 clashes, Sheffield United have the advantage over Blackburn Rovers: 9 win(s) against 3 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/08/2026, in the EFL Cup, the match score was: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Blackburn Rovers: current form
Blackburn Rovers are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match
5 goals scored (1.25 per match)
Top scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen (2 goal(s))
Sheffield United: current form
For the visitors, Sheffield United have played 4 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.5 point(s) per match
5 goals scored (1.25 per match)
Top scorer: Thomas Cannon (1 goal(s))
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United key players
In the EFL Championship, Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen carries The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Oladapo Afolayan, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Thomas Cannon is the name that frightens the most for The Blades with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Sam McCallum leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Patrick Bamford has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United statistics in the EFL Championship
Blackburn Rovers have an average of 10 corners and 3.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Sheffield United have 11 corners and 1 cards. See the numbers for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United in the table below.
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 2.07 | 1.7 |
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.52 | 1.97 |
More tips for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
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Correct score prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Sheffield United. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Check out where to watch the live match between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United
The line-ups for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up
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1
Aynsley Pears
Goalkeeper
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2
Ryan Alebiousu
Defender
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4
Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
Defender
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8
Sam Morsy
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9
Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen
Forward
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10
Todd Cantwell
Midfielder
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15
Sean McLoughlin
Defender
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21
Oladapo Afolayan
Forward
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25
Ryoya Morishita
Midfielder
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28
Adam Forshaw
Midfielder
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31
Kristi Montgomery
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
The Sheffield United Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Michael Cooper
Goalkeeper
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5
Japhet Tanganga
Defender
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8
Hamza Choudhury
Midfielder
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11
Romelle Donovan
Forward
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15
Liam Kitching
Defender
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22
Ben Brereton
Forward
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23
Tyrese Campbell
Forward
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30
Rhys Norrington-Davies
Defender
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42
Sydie Peck
Midfielder
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44
Jaïro Riedewald
Midfielder
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45
Patrick Bamford
Forward
The Sheffield United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Match: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 08/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Ewood Park
Broadcast: none scheduled
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