Prediction for match Sheffield United — Blackburn Rovers

Odds and probabilities for the match outcome

The match between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers will take place on 22.04.2026 as part of the Championship. According to the 1X2 odds, Sheffield United's victory is priced at 1.76, a draw is at 3.74, and Blackburn Rovers' win is at 4.30. The probabilities for Sheffield United to win are 53.19%, a draw is 25.03%, and Blackburn Rovers to win is 21.77%. Thus, the bookmakers highlight Sheffield United as the favorite, and the percentage difference between the teams is noticeable. The most likely outcome is a victory for Sheffield United, though a draw is also possible based on probability assessments.

Team results and statistics

In their last three matches, Sheffield United defeated Watford 2-0 (18.04.2026), won against Hull City 2-1 (11.04.2026), and lost to Bristol City 0-1 (06.04.2026). Blackburn Rovers drew with Coventry 1-1 (17.04.2026), lost to Southampton 0-3 (14.04.2026), and drew with Stoke City 1-1 (11.04.2026). In their head-to-head match on 21.10.2025, Blackburn Rovers lost to Sheffield United 1-3. Additional statistics over the last five games show Sheffield United with an average of 55% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 7.8 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. Blackburn Rovers show 38% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 7.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per match. These figures highlight Sheffield United's higher ball control and slightly better discipline from Blackburn Rovers in terms of cards.

How many goals to expect?

Over a five-match series, Sheffield United's average total goals per match is 3, with the team scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4 per game. Blackburn Rovers' average total goals over five matches is 1.6, with 0.6 scored and 1 conceded. Sheffield United has seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Blackburn Rovers only in 1 out of 5. In terms of halves, Sheffield United has seen over 1.5 goals in the second half 4 out of 5 times, but only 1 out of 5 in the first half. For Blackburn Rovers, both halves are low-scoring: over 1.5 goals in 1 out of 5 for both halves. The most frequent intervals for goals for Sheffield United are 16-30, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (each 29%), and for Blackburn Rovers, it's 46-60 minutes (40%). In terms of goals conceded, Sheffield United stands out in the 46-60 interval (38%), while Blackburn Rovers in the 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 intervals (each 33%). Based on this data and considering Blackburn Rovers' low scoring and average conceding ability of both teams, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.91 seems logical. Sheffield United tends to have high-scoring finishes, but Blackburn Rovers rarely scores, reducing the likelihood of many goals.

Corners in the match

Sheffield United averages 7 corners per game, Blackburn Rovers - 4.8. Over the last five matches, Sheffield United has seen over 9.5 corners 3 times, Blackburn Rovers 2 times. Among the proposed totals for corners, there are a couple of outcomes on 9.5: over 9.5 is at 1.55, under 9.5 is at 2.26. For corner outcomes, Sheffield United is the favorite with odds of 1.27. Given both teams' average figures and the frequency of outcomes, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially considering Sheffield United's activity in this component. Individual corner totals for Sheffield United can also be considered, as the team consistently takes many corners.