Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Sheffield Utd favourites at 57% (Blackburn 21%, draw 22%). That rests on expected goals of 1.67 to 0.89, 5 wins in Sheffield Utd's last 10 matches to 3 for Blackburn and 6 wins from the last 10 meetings to 3. It put over 2.5 goals at 56% and both teams scoring at 58%. Sheffield Utd won 2-1, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• They last met on 25 Aug 2026, when Sheffield Utd won 2-1.