Sheffield United vs Blackburn Prediction 3 May 2025
🔊 An action-packed and intriguing match is on the horizon as Sheffield United host Blackburn at their home ground. The hosts sit third in the standings and boast an impressive home record, while the visitors are striving to break into the playoff zone. Both sides are in decent form, but their playing styles differ significantly: Sheffield favor a solid defense and organized attacks, whereas Blackburn rely on a more dynamic approach. Who will emerge victorious from this battle?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 November 2024 and ended with a 0-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter: Blackburn vs Sheffield United
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 5 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 9;
- fouls: 11 vs 13.
📊 Analytical breakdown of previous official encounters between Sheffield United and Blackburn:
- 17 matches played;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 5, draws - 3;
- goals scored (home/away) - 24 to 18;
- average total goals per match - 2.47.
Head-to-head statistics Sheffield United - Blackburn
Sheffield United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Stoke City, away team - Sheffield United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Sheffield United vs Stoke City):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
🔴 Sheffield United are in excellent form since the start of the season, delivering consistent results at home. The Blades have confidently secured third place in the table, thanks to their solid defense and balanced attack. In their last ten matches, they have claimed five victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn once. The team's playing style focuses on ball control and tight defense, conceding less than a goal per game on average this season. Historically, their head-to-head encounters with Blackburn have been favorable, often ending in victories for Sheffield United.
🔗 Sheffield are waiting to find out their opponent in the semi-final playoff for promotion to the Premier League. If they lose to Blackburn, there's a chance Blackburn could become their opponent. For this to happen, exactly two teams from Bristol, Coventry, and Middlesbrough must not win in the final round.
Match Results: Sheffield United
Blackburn Rovers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Blackburn Rovers, away - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Blackburn Rovers vs Watford):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 5;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
⚪️ Blackburn Rovers are also in fine form, especially considering their recent success-four wins in their last five matches suggest the team is seriously vying for a playoff spot. The visitors focus on quick counterattacks and apply high pressure on the opponent's defense. Despite sitting eighth in the table, their away record is less impressive, scoring under 1.5 goals in many games on the road. The last head-to-head between these teams ended with a 2-0 victory for Sheffield.
🔗 For Blackburn to secure a playoff spot, they must win their match and hope that at least two out of Bristol, Coventry, and Millwall drop points in their respective fixtures.
Match Results: Blackburn Rovers
Latest news
Sheffield United
❌ Midfielder Tom Davies and right-back Harry Clarke, both long-term injury concerns, remain doubtful for the match. Midfielder Oliver Arblaster, also sidelined with a long-term injury, will not feature.
Blackburn Rovers
❌ In the upcoming match, the team will be without striker Harry Leonard, attacking midfielder Andreas Weimann, left-back Owen Beck, and central defenders Hayden Carter and Scott Wharton due to injuries.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 5, draws - 3.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- number of wins: 28 vs 19;
- win percentage: 62% vs 41%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 19;
- number of draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
- Sheffield United have won in last 5 home games against Blackburn Rovers (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.41, the guests - 1.06;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.47;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 2.16 vs 2.2;
- average total goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.41;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.72;
- Sheffield United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.45;
- Blackburn Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 0.82;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.4) vs 1.2 (away - 0.6).
- Blackburn Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Sheffield United.
- Blackburn Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Blackburn Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 14 of last 15 away games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.51; at home field - 6.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 7.6.
Blackburn Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.26, away - 3.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 3.4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.3 (1.65 for home team and 1.65 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.56 (1.56 for home team and 1 for away team).
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91; at home - 1.68;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 0.8.
Blackburn Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.55;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 7 (32%);
- number of BTTS matches for Blackburn Rovers away - 8 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Blackburn Rovers away - 1 (20%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the strengths of both sides-Sheffield's reliability at home and Blackburn's ambition-one can anticipate a tense and cautious game right up to the final whistle. The hosts' lack of motivation and the recent head-to-head results where both teams didn't score suggest this outcome. A bet on both teams NOT to score appears to be the most well-founded choice for this match.No comments
Betting Tips: Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers
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