Sheffield United host Blackburn Rovers in a clash where motivation could outweigh mid-table comfort. As both sides seem capable of scoring, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Blades come into this on the back of a solid 2–0 win over Watford, but with 12th place secured, intensity may dip. Their recent form shows moderate consistency at 1.20 points per game, with matches averaging 2.70 goals. At home, however, they’ve struggled defensively—conceding 1.80 per game and seeing BTTS land in 100% of those fixtures. A key midfielder remains a doubt.
Blackburn, by contrast, are fighting for survival and should bring urgency despite mixed form. The Riversiders have scored just 0.70 goals per game overall but tend to be more open away (2.33 total goals per match). Defensively, they concede 1.10 on average, and their 30% clean sheet rate suggests some resilience.
Historically, Sheffield United dominate this fixture with 8 wins in 11 meetings, and 82% of clashes producing over 1.5 goals. Therefore this betting option should be considered, alongside BTTS (Sheffield United home pattern), and Half-Time Draw.
This Championship match will be played on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sheffield United 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips
- European Handicap: Leicester -2 @ -106 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferSheffield United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdldldlww | 1.20 |
| Home | ldldw | 1.00 |
| Away | wldlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.85 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.33 | 1.55 |
Blackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlwdwddld | 1.10 |
| Home | dddd | 1.00 |
| Away | llwwdl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 0.89 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.25 | 1.53 |
Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sheffield United (73%)
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Blackburn Rovers (18%)
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