Blackburn vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Sheffield United

Blackburn host Sheffield United in this Championship meeting at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Oppose a High-Scoring Game

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Blackburn go up against Sheffield United. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -156 and we anticipate a return here.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Clash

Blackburn Rovers were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Coventry City at Coventry Building Society Arena. Valerien Ismael's team had 48% possession and recorded three shots on target.

Sheffield United won their previous game, beating Watford at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane. The Blades had 40% of possession and six shots on goal, with Callum O'Hare on target in the 59th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Blackburn, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Bramall Lane. The past 8 H2H meetings have included five victories for United, two wins for Blackburn and a single draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
22	Blackburn	9	2	1	6	7	13	-6	7:13	7
23	Sheffield Utd	10	2	0	8	4	16	-12	4:16	6

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Blackburn have had 48.2% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Todd Cantwell is the top goalscorer with 3, Yuki Ohashi has 2, with Augustus Kargbo and two other players on 1. Todd Cantwell, Yuki Ohashi and Augustus Kargbo are the leading assists makers with 1.

United have won 2 and lost 8, with an average of 10.9 attempts, 2.7 shots on goal and 0.4 goals. The Steel City side average 54.2% possession, 7.4 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Callum O'Hare and Tyrese Campbell are both on 2 goals. Andre Brooks, Gustavo Hamer and Chiedozie Ogbene have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Balázs Tóth (GK), Scott Wharton, Sean McLoughlin, Harry Pickering, Ryan Alebiosu, Sondre Tronstad, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Ryan Hedges, Todd Cantwell, Yuki Ohashi, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (3-4-3): Michael Cooper (GK), Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee, Chiedozie Ogbene, Sydie Peck, Djibril Soumaré, Sam McCallum, Callum O'Hare, Tyrese Campbell, Louie Barry.

Blackburn vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Blackburn vs Sheffield United with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring Championship encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -156 for this prediction.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Championship experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Blackburn vs Sheffield United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 United games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 United games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 United games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 1 - 0 Sheffield United

Blackburn are available at +510 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yuki Ohashi To Score +260

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn) can be wagered at +260 to be on the scoresheet. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Yuki Ohashi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Sheffield United To Have Most Corners -103

In the past six away games, it has been United with the most corners. United are capable of winning the Corner Match Bet and there’s a great option to get -103 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

9.70 5.20 4.50

Away

8.50 4.00 4.50

Sheffield United

Total

11.20 7.40 3.80

Home

10.80 7.00 3.80

Away

10.30 6.60 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-123

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Sheffield United Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+106

X

+600

2

-102

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Blackburn vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

The 1x2 odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can secure +155 that Blackburn Rovers are victorious and +175 that Sheffield United get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +225.

There are different ways to bet on Blackburn winning and that includes the +114 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with United, you get half stakes refunded.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+225

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+108

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-345

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-127

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-125

Tyrese Campbell is the First Goalscorer Favourite

The First Goalscorer favourite is Tyrese Campbell at +450. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+240

Anytime

+450

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Gustavo Hamer (United)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Chiedozie Ogbene (United)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Sydie Peck (United)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Tahith Chong (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Djibril Soumaré (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Tom Davies (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Mark McGuinness (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Lewis Miller (Blackburn)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Alex Matos (United)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Ben Mee (United)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Jamie Shackleton (United)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2000

Blackburn Struggling to Find Home Wins

Blackburn haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches at Ewood Park. Valerien Ismael's team have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

United have finished with seven defeats and three wins in the past 10 away games, netting an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Ewood Park, United beat Blackburn 2-0. In the previous 3 H2H matches at Ewood Park, there have been two Blackburn victories and one United win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackburn Home Stats		2-2-6	3.00	1.30	1.70	7	3	8	2
Sheffield United Away Stats		3-0-7	2.10	0.80	1.30	4	6	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Blackburn vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

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