Blackburn vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Sep 2026
Blackburn vs Sheffield United Predictions
We’re not convinced that Blackburn and Sheffield United score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -108.
Take a closer look at our complete Blackburn vs Sheffield United betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Blackburn square off against Sheffield United at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 8 September.
Blackburn Rovers were defeated on the road in their last game. Preston North End won 2-1 at Deepdale. Tony Mowbray's side had five shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, while Stanley Mills (own goal) bagged the goal.
Sheffield United were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Norwich City by a 3-1 scoreline at Bramall Lane. The Blades had 46% possession and four shots on goal, with Patrick Bamford finding the net.
United 2-1 Winners in Last H2H Battle
It was a 2-1 EFL Cup away victory for United at Ewood Park when last facing Blackburn. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six United victories, three Blackburn wins and one draw.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd |
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 16 |  Blackburn |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 5 |
Blackburn have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. The Lancashire outfit have averaged 45.2% possession and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.2 corners from 15.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Top scorer Ryoya Morishita has found the net 3 times, with Andri Gudjohnsen and Yuki Ohashi getting 2 apiece. Ryoya Morishita and Ryan Alebiosu are the top assists makers with 2.
United have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.6% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Patrick Bamford is top scorer on 5, with Thomas Cannon and Gustavo Hamer next on 2. Patrick Bamford has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Blackburn predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Aynsley Pears (GK), Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Ryan Alebiosu, Kristi Montgomery, Sam Morsy, Oladapo Afolayan, Todd Cantwell, Ryoya Morishita, Andri Gudjohnsen.
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Michael Cooper (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Romelle Donovan, Kalvin Phillips, Sydie Peck, Ben Brereton Díaz, Patrick Bamford, Tyrese Campbell.
Main Match Prediction
The teams might play out a low-scoring Championship clash, with Under 2.5 looking like the best selection. We can head to the betting sites and secure odds of -108 for this pick.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
It’s always a case of checking out the latest Championship team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
Bettors wanting to boost their odds might want to combine the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a specific side to land a victory. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A potentially entertaining bet is going for Sheffield United to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Patrick Bamford (United) has been among the goals in back-to-back Championship games. It’s worth a gamble on the +210 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.40 Blackburn Rovers corners in the past 5 games, while the previous 5 United matches have seen them average 3.00. The Corner Match bet can be won by Blackburn and odds of -111 can be taken.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Under 2.5, United on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 and Blackburn Rovers to win the Corners bet.
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Blackburn vs Sheffield United Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Sheffield United are the skinniest price to succeed in this Championship clash, with the favourites afforded a 44% probability based on their +128 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re searching for a different slant, Blackburn Rovers are available at +195.
United are available at odds of -105 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Blackburn to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.
If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -159 on the BTTS market.
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Thomas Cannon is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +150.
Stats: Championship matches only
Blackburn have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Sheffield United have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. The Blades have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
United beat Blackburn 2-1 when the teams last met at Ewood Park. The H2H record for the previous 4 games at Ewood Park shows that both teams have two wins.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Home Stats |
3-4-3 | 1.60 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| Sheffield United Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- EFL Cup: 25/08 2026 Blackburn 1 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 22/04 2026 Sheffield United 1 Blackburn 3
- Championship: 21/10 2025 Blackburn 1 Sheffield United 3
- Championship: 03/05 2025 Sheffield United 1 Blackburn 1
- Championship: 02/11 2024 Blackburn 0 Sheffield United 2
- FA Cup: 19/03 2023 Sheffield United 3 Blackburn 2
- Championship: 04/03 2023 Blackburn 1 Sheffield United 0
- Championship: 20/08 2022 Sheffield United 3 Blackburn 0
- Championship: 23/02 2022 Sheffield United 1 Blackburn 0
- Championship: 06/11 2021 Blackburn 3 Sheffield United 1
Blackburn League Stats
Sheffield United League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 7.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Blackburn this season are Andri Gudjohnsen (2), Ryoya Morishita (1), Sean McLoughlin (1)
- Top Assistors for Blackburn this season are Andri Gudjohnsen (1), Harry Pickering (1), Oladapo Afolayan (1)
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Blackburn vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Blackburn vs United team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.
Blackburn Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Blackburn Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:1 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 3 | QPR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 5 | West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 6 | Charlton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 8 | West Ham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 8 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 13 | Stoke | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 18 | Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 19 | Southampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 22 | Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:12 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Southampton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 |
| 3 | West Ham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 5 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 7 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 5 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 11 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 13 | Norwich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 15 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 16 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 17 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Preston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 24 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
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