Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 03

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

1-1

03/05/2025 07:30

Blackburn Rovers

D W W W W

7th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers on May 03, 2025 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing for you.

Sheffield United are currently 3rd with 90 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 7th with 66 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield United to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Sheffield United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Blackburn Rovers have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:30

2025-05-03

Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

2025-05-03 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 03/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

02/11/2024 08:30

Blackburn Rovers

0 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

19/03/2023 08:00

Sheffield United

3 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG FAC

04/03/2023 08:30

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

20/08/2022 10:00

Sheffield United

3 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

23/02/2022 15:45

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

06/11/2021 11:00

Blackburn Rovers

3 - 1

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Sheffield United

67%

Draw

Blackburn Rovers

33%

Sheffield United Last 6 matches

25/04/2025 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

21/04/2025 12:30

Burnley 2 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

18/04/2025 12:30

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Cardiff City ENG LCH

12/04/2025 07:30

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

08/04/2025 14:45

Sheffield United 0 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

05/04/2025 10:00

Oxford United 1 - 0 Sheffield United ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

26/04/2025 10:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

21/04/2025 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

18/04/2025 10:00

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

12/04/2025 10:00

Luton Town 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

08/04/2025 14:45

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

04/04/2025 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

249

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

228

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

211

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

167 (56%)133 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

150 (50%)150 (50%)

Sheffield United

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.24 avg / game

Blocked

879 total

Avg. 3.69

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.08 avg / game

Blocked

750 total

Avg. 3.22

Sheffield United Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

111566

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

111990

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield United

300

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.30

5.43

1630

Corners

1415

4.72

19.33

5800

Throw-ins

6291

20.97

1.65

495

Offsides

571

1.90

2.57

771

GK saves

768

2.56

Sheffield United

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

556

581

1.94

0.06

0.06

9.83

2949

Fouls

2921

9.74

13.86

4158

Tackles

4235

14.12

NEXT MATCHES

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Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers on 03 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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