Blackburn vs Sheffield UtdPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Blackburn arrive on the back of a 2-2 draw at Wolves, following a heavy 0-3 defeat at Nottingham Forest, in a run that also included a 2-0 away win over Strasbourg. Sheffield United have gone unbeaten in their last five games, with three wins including a 3-0 win at Mansfield Town and a 3-1 win over Huddersfield, plus two scoreless draws. Across the five head to head meetings Sheffield United have won three times against Blackburn's single win, with one draw; the most recent clash, in April this year, was won 3-1 by Blackburn at Sheffield United's ground. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.