Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 8, 2026
In the 6th round of the English Championship on September 8, 2026, Blackburn Rovers will face Sheffield United. The visitors certainly will not be willing to surrender without a fight.
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United team news and expert analysis
The Blackburn-based club battled relegation last season and eventually finished 20th. They have made a decent start this time around, picking up points consistently. However, after beating Burton in the League Cup, they lost 1-2 to their current opponents. That marked the beginning of a downturn, as they subsequently lost to QPR and Preston while drawing with Lincoln City.
The Sheffield-based side finished 13th last spring with 60 points. They began the new season with League Cup victories alongside draws in the Championship. They finally beat Bolton in the league, but then suffered their first defeat, losing to Norwich.
Mowbray's men are currently averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Bamford and his teammates have identical figures, scoring 1.2 goals per game while conceding 1.4.
Head to Head matches: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have won four of their last six encounters, suffering just one defeat — on this very ground in the spring.
The visitors are rightly considered favourites here. However, we will play it safe by backing them with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.60).
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: key statistics and trends
- Blackburn Rovers have lost three of their last four matches
- 80% of Blackburn's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
- Sheffield United have suffered their first defeat in seven matches
- 60% of Sheffield United's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: Possible starting lineups
Blackburn Rovers play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Toth - Pickering, McLoughlin, Atcheson, Alebiosu - Montgomery, Morsy - Afolayan, Cantwell, Morishita - Gudjohnsen
Sheffield United play in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Cooper - McCallum, McGuinness, Tanganga - Rothwell - Peck, Arblaster, Burrows, Seriki - O'Hare, Bamford
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