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League Cup · England · Ewood Park

Blackburn

WDWDW
1–2
FT

Sheffield Utd

DDWDW

Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd prediction & analysis

75%
Footrivo pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.32 · bookmaker 1.28 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.28Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultSheffield Utd to win ✓42% · @2.54
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.38

Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd preview and prediction

The match

The League Cup sees Blackburn take on Sheffield Utd on Tuesday 25 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Ewood Park.

Form guide

Blackburn's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Middlesbrough 2–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Sheffield Utd's last 5: DDWDW Most recently they drew with Swansea 0–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.2 conceded. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 22 April 2026, finished Sheffield Utd 1–3 Blackburn.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Blackburn and 1.5 for Sheffield Utd. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 62%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% 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

Blackburn35%fair 2.88 · @2.65
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.35
Sheffield Utd42%fair 2.41 · @2.54
2.85Expected goals
1.35Blackburn xG
1.50Sheffield Utd xG
62%Both score
52%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–27%

From our goals model: Blackburn 1.3 – 1.5 Sheffield Utd expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSheffield Utd to win ✓42%2.412.54 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76%1.311.25
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓62%1.611.70 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75%1.321.28
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓52%1.911.85
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓69%1.441.33
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗41%2.45–
Half-time / full-timeHT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd ✓24%4.14–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9%11.38–

Form

Blackburn – last 6

WDWDWL
22 Augvs Middlesbrough2–1W
14 Aug@ Wolves2–2D
8 Aug@ Burton Albion2–1W
1 Aug@ Huddersfield1–1D
25 Jul@ Strasbourg2–0W
22 Jul@ Nottingham Forest0–3L
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Sheffield Utd – last 6

DDWDWW
22 Aug@ Swansea0–0D
15 Augvs Birmingham0–0D
9 Aug@ Mansfield Town3–0W
1 Aug@ VfL Bochum0–0D
25 Jul@ Rotherham2–0W
21 Julvs Huddersfield3–1W
1.3Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

22 Apr 2026Sheffield Utd v Blackburn1–3
Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd head-to-head page →

More League Cup predictions

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FT Cardiff1 Norwich2 134%2.68X21%3.55246%2.42 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 84%@1.22 ✓
FT Doncaster1 Middlesbrough3 117%5.10X18%4.10265%1.59 U3.5Under 3.5 goals 69%@1.50 ✗
FT Barnsley3 Crewe2 167%1.60X20%4.20213%4.80 1Barnsley to win 67%@1.60 ✓
FT Blackpool1 Lincoln4 119%3.60X25%3.55257%1.95 X2Lincoln or draw 81%@1.28 ✓
FT Cambridge United0 Millwall1 135%3.20X22%3.35243%2.20 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 75%@1.30 ✗
FT Ipswich3 Leicester1 165%1.60X22%3.90213%4.50 1Ipswich to win 65%@1.60 ✓
FT Southampton1 West Ham4 138%2.44X22%3.60240%2.60 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 79%@1.22 ✓
FT Stevenage0 Reading3 140%2.28X24%3.25236%3.10 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 71%@1.40 ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.

Who will win Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?

On our numbers Blackburn have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sheffield Utd 42%.

How many goals will there be in Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 62% 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 2.9 goals in total.

When is Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?

Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd (League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 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.