Sheffield Utd v Blackburn prediction
Team pages: Sheffield Utd · Blackburn · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Blackburn, Championship on Wed, 07 Apr 2027 19:45 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sheffield Utd host Blackburn in the Championship on Wednesday 7 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Blackburn’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Blackburn’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Blackburn have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Sheffield Utd have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 1.40 points per game, scoring 1.40 and conceding 1.20. Sheffield Utd have scored 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sheffield Utd have conceded 14 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Away from home, Blackburn have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.38. Blackburn have scored 17 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Blackburn have conceded 16 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Sheffield Utd (11th) and Blackburn (10th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Blackburn the stronger side, 6 rating points above Sheffield Utd (Blackburn 1497, Sheffield Utd 1492, after at least 292 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 September 2026, finished Blackburn 1–2 Sheffield Utd.
Team news
Predicted Sheffield Utd XI (4-4-2): M. Cooper, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, H. Choudhury, M. McGuinness, S. Peck, K. Phillips, B. Brereton, R. Donovan, T. Cannon, P. Bamford — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. O'Hare (4.5 per match over five appearances, two goals) and Kalvin Phillips (3.7 per match over nine appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Sheffield Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sheffield Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. O'Hare averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 955 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances. Kalvin Phillips averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 472 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Blackburn XI (4-2-3-1): B. Tóth, S. McLoughlin, T. Atcheson, R. Alebiosu, H. Carter, S. Morsy, K. Montgomery, O. Afolayan, R. Morishita, T. Cantwell, A. Guðjohnsen — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Oladapo Afolayan (4.2 per match over 13 appearances, five goals and two assists) and Kristi Montgomery (4.1 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Blackburn’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Blackburn (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Oladapo Afolayan averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 908 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances. Kristi Montgomery averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 1007 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Bramall Lane
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Utd 4 · draws 1 · Blackburn 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L · Blackburn 3W 1D 1L
Sheffield Utd v Blackburn (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sheffield Utd for / against | Line | Blackburn for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.63 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.25 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.88 for · 15.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.88 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Campbell n 8 | 43 | 2.4 | 0 | — |
| J. Ayew n 8 | 55.1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 2 | 2.3 | — |
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | — |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 71.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Cannon n 8 | 51.9 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| R. Oné n 8 | 28.3 | 2 | 0 |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 43 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| R. Donovan n 8 | 45.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 71.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| T. Chong n 8 | 57.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Rothwell n 8 | 56.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Choudhury n 8 | 71.5 | 3.3 |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 3.3 |
| R. Donovan n 8 | 45.8 | 3.2 |
| J. Baptiste n 8 | 66.3 | 2.9 |
| Liam Kitching n 8 | 82.1 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Blackburn
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gady Beyuku n 8 | 46.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | — |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | — |
| Sam Morsy n 8 | 83.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Fevrier n 8 | 36.1 | 4 | 1.2 |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| A. Guðjohnsen n 8 | 58.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Guðjohnsen n 8 | 58.8 | 1 | 0.2 |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| H. Pickering n 8 | 82.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kristi Montgomery n 8 | 84.1 | 3.5 |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 3 |
| Sam Morsy n 8 | 83.5 | 2.6 |
| M. Baradji n 8 | 41.8 | 2.4 |
| H. Pickering n 8 | 82.4 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sheffield Utd v Blackburn — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-08 Blackburn 1–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2026-08-25 Blackburn 1–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2026-04-22 Sheffield Utd 1–3 Blackburn
- 2025-10-21 Blackburn 1–3 Sheffield Utd
- 2025-05-03 Sheffield Utd 1–1 Blackburn
- 2024-11-02 Blackburn 0–2 Sheffield Utd
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Blackburn?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 4, Blackburn won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sheffield Utd and Blackburn?
- Recent form — Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L; Blackburn 3W 1D 1L.
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