Blackburn host Sheffield Utd in the Championship on Tuesday 8 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Ewood Park. Blackburn are 13th with 21 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Sheffield Utd sit 10th on 22 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Blackburn's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Preston 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Sheffield Utd's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Norwich 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Sheffield Utd arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 25 August 2026, finished Blackburn 1–2 Sheffield Utd. Across their last 2 meetings Blackburn have won 1, Sheffield Utd 1, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Blackburn and 1.5 for Sheffield Utd. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Blackburn 1–1 Sheffield Utd. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Blackburn33%fair 3.00 · @3.05
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.40
Sheffield Utd46%fair 2.19 · @2.24
2.65Expected goals
1.19Blackburn xG
1.45Sheffield Utd xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
0–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Blackburn 1.2 – 1.5 Sheffield Utd expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
On our numbers Blackburn have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Sheffield Utd 46%.
How many goals will there be in Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
Our predicted score is Blackburn 1–1 Sheffield Utd, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ewood Park.
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.
