Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United

• Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: Ewood Park

Match Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers are coming off a tough run, but they've shown they can nick a win at times. Their last victory was a gritty 1-0 triumph against Watford away, which might give them the confidence to push Sheffield United. Rovers will need to be solid at the back and take their chances up top, especially with Ohashi leading the line.

Sheffield United have had a mixed bag recently, with wins and losses scattered about. They'll fancy their chances against a Blackburn side that's been struggling. The Blades will look to control the midfield with Soumaré and hit on the break with Campbell’s eye for goal. It could be a tight affair, but Sheffield might just edge it.

Blackburn Rovers have had a rough patch lately, losing three out of their last five games. Their only win came against Watford away, showing they can still pull off a result when it counts. They'll need to tighten up at the back, having conceded eight goals in their last four games. If they can keep it tight and get Ohashi and Gudjohnsen firing, they might just surprise Sheffield United.

Recent Championship results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Coventry City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (A)

Sheffield United have been up and down, with two wins and three losses in their recent outings. Their victories came against Watford and Oxford United, showing they can be solid both at home and on the road. The Blades will need to be wary of Blackburn's counter-attacking threat, but with Ogbene's pace and Soumaré's control in midfield, they should have the edge. It's all about keeping their focus and taking their chances.

Recent Championship results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

The head-to-head record between these two sides has been closely contested recently. In their last five meetings, Sheffield United have won three, Blackburn have won one, and there's been one draw. The most recent clash ended in a 1-1 draw, but before that, Sheffield United had a convincing 2-0 victory away at Blackburn. It's often a tight affair when these two meet.

Recent Championship results:

• Sheffield United 1-1 Blackburn Rovers (03 May 2025)

• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Sheffield United (02 Nov 2024)

• Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Sheffield United (04 Mar 2023)

• Sheffield United 3-0 Blackburn Rovers (20 Aug 2022)

• Sheffield United 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (23 Feb 2022)

• Hayden Carter (Hamstring) - Doubt
• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt
• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

• Tahith Chong (Menbiscus) - Out

• Ollie Arblaster (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Jamie Shackleton (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Tóth (GK), Miller (DF), Wharton (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Tronstad (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), Hedges (MF), Henriksson (AT), Ohashi (AT), Gudjohnsen (AT)

Blackburn will rely on their attacking trio of Gudjohnsen, Henriksson, and Ohashi to break down Sheffield United's defence. With Miller and McLoughlin at the back, they'll need to be solid to keep the Blades at bay.

• Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Tanganga (DF), McGuinness (DF), Mee (DF), Ogbene (MF), Peck (MF), Soumaré (MF), Mccallum (MF), O'Hare (AT), Barry (AT), Campbell (AT)

Sheffield United's strength lies in their midfield with Soumaré pulling the strings and Ogbene providing pace on the break. Up front, O'Hare, Campbell, and Barry will look to exploit any gaps in Blackburn's defence.

• Andri Gudjohnsen vs Japhet Tanganga: This will be a key battle between Blackburn's sharp attacker and Sheffield's sturdy defender.
• Taylor Gardner-Hickman vs Djibril Soumaré: A midfield tussle to watch, with Blackburn's energetic midfielder facing off against Sheffield's controlling presence.
• Axel Henriksson (Blackburn Rovers): Henriksson's creativity and goal threat will be crucial for Blackburn's chances of getting a result.
• Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United): Ogbene's pace and directness could be the difference-maker for Sheffield United in this match.

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