Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, lineups & odds (03/05)

Expect plenty of final day drama in the Championship this week as 3rd-placed Sheffield United host play-off hopefuls Blackburn Rovers.

Our 3 predictions for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers

1st prediction: Blackburn Rovers to win or draw
2nd prediction: Over 2.5 goals in the game
3rd prediction: Both teams to score

1st prediction for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers: Blackburn Rovers to win or draw – 61/100

This is an incredibly difficult game to predict as league table and form, and therefore momentum, contradict each other. Sheffield United lie third but they had spent most of the season in the automatic promotion spots, so their current position will be disappointing. Their form has dropped significantly recently, with four wins in six, which has consigned them to the play-offs. They will be hoping to buck this trend here to end the season well in front of their home fans and gave some momentum before the play-offs. Blackburn are the exact opposite; they had been really struggling but have picked up hugely recently and now have an outside shot of the play-offs. Despite being the away team, they will go for it as they have to win to stand a chance, and will hope their momentum carries them through.

2nd prediction for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers: Over 2.5 goals in the game – 19/20

This should be an entertaining game with plenty of goals. Sheffield United will play with the shackles off as their league position can’t change, and they will want a win leading into the play-offs. With home advantage and their attacking talent, there is always the opportunity for goals, and this game will be no different. Blackburn will have to attack and will relish this game having been in good form recently and will want a win to get into the play-offs, which will further their own momentum. This will be a tough game for them, and it may be a case of needing to score a couple to get the win they desperately need.

3rd prediction for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers: Both teams to score – 3/4

This will likely be an experimental game for Sheffield United; they will already be planning for. This likely means they will play with more freedom with less riding on the game, so will hopefully look more of a threat going forward. As for Blackburn, they have to go for it to stand any chance of getting into the play-offs. They won’t rest as they look for a win, as a draw won’t be enough for them to break into the top six. They will want to get their shooting boots on to gain momentum before a play-off campaign, so this looks like a high scorer for both sides.

Best odds for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers

Bookmaker	Sheffield United	Draw	Betarno
MyriadPlay	6/5	12/5	2/1
Gentleman Jim	13/10	12/5	2/1
Betarno	63/50	239/100	2/1

Full preview of the game: last results and head to head

This is a huge game in the Championship; while Sheffield United’s position is confirmed, everything is still to play for as Blackburn look to clinch a play-off spot with a win and other favourable results.

In terms of form coming into this, it couldn’t be more opposite. The Blades have won only two of their last six which has seen them drop into the play-offs and completely lose momentum. By contrast, Blackburn do have form on their side after an initial poor run under Valerien Ismael. Four consecutive wins has pushed them up to eighth and with a chance of the play-offs. Both won their last games, against Stoke and Watford respectively.

In this fixture’s past, United have the upper hand with 63 wins to Blackburn’s 56, and having won seven of the last nine meetings.

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Where to watch Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers

This is a huge game in the Championship which will have huge implications at the top of the table. Here’s where to watch it.

Location: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, UK, S2 4RR
Channel: Sky Sports+ (subscription required)
Date and time: 12:30pm UK time, Saturday 3rd May 2025

Probable lineups for Carlisle United vs Salford City

This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. Sheffield United have considerably less to play for than Blackburn but both will put out their best teams. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.