Blackburn Rovers
- Blackburn Rovers have taken five points from their first four Championship 2026/2027 games, while 9th-placed Sheffield United have accumulated six points from the same amount of matches.
- Rovers' last three results have seen them suffer a 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United in the EFL Cup 2026/2027, a 1-2 home loss to Queens Park Rangers in the Championship 2026/2027 and a 0-0 draw away to Lincoln City in the Championship 2026/2027.
- Tony Mowbray sets his side up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation and has them controlling the pace and tempo with patient build-up, midfield control and penetration.
Sheffield United
- Sheffield United are yet to lose away this season and have drawn both of their two away trips, conceding just two goals in the process.
- Chris Wilder's Blades continue to set up in a 3-5-2 with overlapping centre-backs, wing-backs who get on a roll and quick transitions from defence to attack via the flanks.
Head-to-Head
- Blackburn Rovers have won one of the last five head-to-head matches with Sheffield United (3 defeats, 1 draw).
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last three away games (1 win, 2 draws).
Key Players
Japhet Tanganga has scored one Championship 2026/2027 goal in four games and he brings an unexpected goal threat from deep areas, but it's the Blades' system that makes them dangerous.
Betting Insights
Rovers are available at 2.65 for this match, which is just a bit short for our taste considering The Blades are available at 2.43 and the draw at 3.4 .
Prediction
The double-chance is very live , but we're going for the away side to nick the result here as Rovers have lost two of their last three home games and Ewood Park hasn't been a fortress lately.