Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026

Carabao Cup · 2nd Round

25 Aug 2026 Ewood Park Louis Hecq

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
BetVictor	2.80	3.30	2.30	View odds

Our prediction

2: Sheffield United to win

2.30 on BetVictor · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 00:58 · Odds are subject to change

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Preview

Blackburn Rovers head into this Carabao Cup second-round tie at Ewood Park in decent fettle. Their Championship campaign has opened with a win and a draw from two outings, the most recent a spirited 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough on 22 August. In the first round, goals from substitutes Andri Gudjohnsen and Jayden Fevrier secured a comeback win against Burton Albion, suggesting useful depth in the squad.

Sheffield United arrive unbeaten so far this season, though a goalless draw against Birmingham City last time out in the Championship hinted at a side still finding its attacking rhythm. The Blades safely navigated their first-round tie against Mansfield Town and will fancy their chances of progression here. Left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies could depart on loan to Portsmouth, but his status as third-choice at Bramall Lane means his absence would barely register.

Sheffield United's head-to-head dominance over Blackburn is striking: eight victories from the last twelve meetings, with a combined scoreline of 22-12 in the Blades' favour. That record includes a 3-1 win at Ewood Park, underlining their comfort on this ground. The away win at 2.30 reflects that historical edge and represents our primary selection.

Both sides enter off the back of first-round Carabao Cup wins, Blackburn edging past Burton Albion 2-1 and Sheffield United seeing off Mansfield Town. Recent Championship form is comparable, with each side unbeaten across their last three outings. The Blades' goalless draw with Birmingham hints at defensive solidity, a useful trait in cup football.

Given the frequency of goals in this fixture's recent history, the over 2.5 goals market at N/A warrants attention alongside the away win pick. Blackburn have shown attacking intent, scoring in each of their last three matches, while Sheffield United's record of 22 goals across twelve meetings with Rovers suggests they rarely struggle for output here.

Trends to Know about Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United

Blades won 8 of last 12 meetings
Sheffield United outscored Blackburn 22-12 recently
Blackburn conceded in five consecutive fixtures

Form & Statistics: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Recent form

WDW

Wins2/3 (67%)

Draws1/3 (33%)

Losses0/3 (0%)

Season statistics (3)

2.2Total goals

51%Both teams score

1Goals scored

1.2Goals conceded

Sheffield United

Recent form

DDW

Wins1/3 (33%)

Draws2/3 (67%)

Losses0/3 (0%)

Season statistics (3)

3Total goals

57%Both teams score

1.6Goals scored

1.4Goals conceded

Statistic	Blackburn Rovers		Sheffield United
Last 5 results	2W 1D	·	1W 2D
Avg goals scored	1.0	·	1.6
Avg goals conceded	1.2	·	1.4
Under 2.5 (last 5)	0/3	·	2/3
H2H, last 4 meetings	1 Blackburn Rovers · 1 Draws · 2 Sheffield United