Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
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1.20Odds
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Value bet: Sheffield Utd to win @ 1.77 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSheffield Utd to win ✗61% · @1.77
Double chanceSheffield Utd or draw ✗81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.38
Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield Utd host Blackburn in the Championship on Wednesday 22 April, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Bramall Lane. Sheffield Utd are 10th with 22 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Blackburn sit 13th on 21 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sheffield Utd's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Bristol City 0–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Blackburn's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Coventry 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Sheffield Utd and 0.8 for Blackburn. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 55%.
Value angle: Sheffield Utd to win at 1.77 – 61% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Sheffield Utd or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Sheffield Utd 1–0 Blackburn. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Utd61%fair 1.64 · @1.77
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @3.65
Blackburn19%fair 5.17 · @4.35
2.58Expected goals
1.75Sheffield Utd xG
0.83Blackburn xG
55%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Sheffield Utd 1.8 – 0.8 Blackburn expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Utd to win✗
61%
1.64
1.77 ▲
Double chance
Sheffield Utd or draw✗
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.77
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
1.93
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.35
Half-time result
Sheffield Utd ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd✗
37%
2.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.38
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Form
Sheffield Utd – last 5
LDLLW
6 Apr
@ Bristol City
0–1
L
3 Apr
vs Swansea
3–3
D
11 Mar
@ Norwich
1–2
L
25 Feb
vs Coventry
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs Sheffield Wednesday
2–1
W
1.4Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
80%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
Blackburn – last 6
DLDWLD
17 Apr
vs Coventry
1–1
D
14 Apr
@ Southampton
0–3
L
6 Apr
vs West Brom
0–0
D
3 Apr
@ Birmingham
1–0
W
11 Mar
@ Oxford United
0–1
L
7 Mar
vs Portsmouth
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Utd and Blackburn.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?
Our pick is Sheffield Utd or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?
On our numbers Sheffield Utd have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Blackburn 19%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Utd 1–0 Blackburn, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?
Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn (Championship) kicks off on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Bramall Lane.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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