Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd November, 2024

Blackburn Rovers take on Sheffield United in the 13th round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both sides are perched in the top six of the standings.

John Eustace's Blackburn are fresh off a 1-0 loss at Watford in their previous outing. Edo Kayembe's 71st-minute spot-kick proved to be the difference between the two sides at Vicarage Road.

Following their second straight winless outing, the Rovers - who dominated possession against Watford - are sixth in the points table with 19 points from 12 games, winning five.

Meanwhile, Chris Wilder's Sheffield are coming off a 2-0 home win over Stoke City at the weekend. Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell strikes either side of the break snapped the Blades' two-game losing streak.

Wilder's side are fourth in the Championship, having amassed 22 points from 12 games, trailing leaders Sunderland by six, having won seven of their league outings.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Blackburn-Sheffield Championship clash at Ewood Park.

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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United head-to-head and key numbers

• In 154 meetings across competitions, Sheffield lead Blackburn 62-56, including a 2-0 home win in their last clash, in the FA Cup in March 2023.
• The Blades have three wins and two defeats in their last five games with the Rovers.
• Blackburn have three wins in their last five home games across competitions, losing once.
• Sheffield have one win in their last five road outings, losing thrice.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Blackburn: L-D-W-L-L; Sheffield: W-L-L-W-W

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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United prediction

Both sides have had decent starts to the season as they find themselves in the upper echelons of the standings. However, Sheffield have been the slightly more in-form side, especially in the last few games.

In terms of head-to-head, the Blades hold a clear advantage over Blackburn, winning six of their last eight meetings across competitions, losing twice. However, both losses have come in their last two Championship visits to Ewood Park.

However, Blackburn have won only one of their last five games, which means Sheffield will fancy their chances. Considering the Blades' superior recent form, we expect them to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Sheffield United

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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United betting tips

Tip-1: Sheffield to win

Tip-2: Sheffield to keep a clean sheet: Yes (The Blades have had seven clean sheets in their last nine outings across competitions.)

Tip-3: Under 2.5 goals: Yes (Two of their last four meetings have had solitary goals.)