{"id":4014,"date":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/blackburn-rovers-vs-sheffield-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","slug":"blackburn-rovers-vs-sheffield-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/blackburn-rovers-vs-sheffield-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 25\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Carabao Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/blackburn-rovers.png\" alt=\"Blackburn Rovers\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Blackburn Rovers<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:45<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/sheffield-united.png\" alt=\"Sheffield United\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Sheffield United<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Sheffield United to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.43<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/blackburn-rovers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Blackburn Rovers<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/sheffield-united.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Sheffield United<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 25\/08\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Carabao Cup &middot; 2nd Round<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Ewood Park<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>1xBet<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.01<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.42<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.43<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.75<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.20<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.32<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.72<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.25<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">2.52<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">X2: Double Chance Draw or Sheffield United<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.43<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on 1xBet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 06:27 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 25 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:45 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Ewood Park<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Preview<\/h2><p>Blackburn Rovers have made an encouraging start under returning manager Tony Mowbray, picking up a win and a draw from their opening two Championship fixtures. Their most recent outing, a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough at Ewood Park, will have boosted confidence. In the Carabao Cup first round, substitutes Andri Gudjohnsen and Jayden Fevrier came off the bench to overturn a deficit against Burton Albion, highlighting useful squad depth for cup rotation.<\/p><p>Sheffield United remain unbeaten across all competitions but carry a nagging concern: <strong>zero goals scored<\/strong> in both Championship matches so far. Chris Wilder's side ground out two draws to open the league campaign, and this cup tie may offer the platform to unlock some attacking fluency. The Blades comfortably navigated their first-round Carabao Cup fixture with a win, though Wilder faces a tactical decision over whether to persist with a cautious setup or give his forwards more licence.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Blackburn Rovers to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.01<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.75<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.72<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.66<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.66<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 06:27 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Sheffield United's head-to-head record against Blackburn is commanding: eight wins from twelve meetings, with 22 goals scored compared to Rovers' 12. Last season's Championship encounters saw both sides claim 3-1 away victories, but the broader pattern favours the Blades. That historical dominance, combined with Sheffield United's unbeaten start this term, makes the double chance of a draw or away win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_blackburn-rovers_sheffield-united_19813456\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.43<\/a> a sensible route.<\/p><p>Chris Wilder's side have drawn both Championship fixtures without scoring, which raises questions about their attacking output. A cup tie at Ewood Park could, however, free the Blades from the cautious approach Wilder has adopted in league action. Blackburn showed squad depth by coming from behind to beat Burton Albion in the first round, so this will not be straightforward for either side.<\/p><p>Both teams remain unbeaten across all competitions, meaning something has to give. The under 2.5 goals market at 1.85 also merits consideration given Sheffield United's goalless league outings. Our primary recommendation stays with the <strong>X2 double chance<\/strong>, backing Sheffield United to avoid defeat based on their superior pedigree in this fixture. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blades won 8 of 12 past meetings<\/li><li>Sheffield United unbeaten across all competitions<\/li><li>Blackburn's squad depth shown against Burton<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Blackburn Rovers<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">51%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Sheffield United<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">57%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Blackburn Rovers<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Sheffield United<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2W 1D<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1W 2D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.0<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.2<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0\/3<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 4 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">1 Blackburn Rovers &middot; 1 Draws &middot; 2 Sheffield United<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Blackburn Rovers<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Balazs Toth<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Ryan Alebiosu<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Tom Atcheson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Sean McLoughlin<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Harry Pickering<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Adam Forshaw<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Todd Cantwell<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Kristi Montgomery<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Ryoya Morishita<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Andri Gudjohnsen<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Oladapo Afolayan<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Yuki Ohashi<\/li><li>Jayden Fevrier<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Hayden Carter <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Aynsley Pears <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>John Fleck <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Lewis Miller <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Scott Wharton <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Augustus Kargbo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Matty Litherland <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Dion De Neve <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Moussa Baradji <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Sheffield United<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Michael Cooper<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Femi Seriki<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Japhet Tanganga<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Mark McGuinness<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Sam McCallum<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Oliver Arblaster<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Joe Rothwell<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Sydie Peck<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Donovan<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Patrick Bamford<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Callum O'Hare<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Harrison Burrows<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Jamie Shackleton <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Kalvin Phillips <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(muscle injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both sets of lineups carry a speculated tag here, drawn from partial information and earlier predicted selections, so treat the tactical picture as provisional rather than confirmed. That said, a <strong>4-3-3 vs 4-3-3<\/strong> contest is the working shape for Ewood Park, with mirror formations setting up what could be a compact, midfield-dominated Carabao Cup tie.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">For Blackburn, <strong>Todd Cantwell<\/strong> in the centre of the park will be a key creative outlet, while Sheffield United's <strong>Oliver Arblaster<\/strong> offers similar influence for the visitors. With both sources carrying low confidence, managers may yet shuffle personnel before kick-off, making the widget above worth a final check closer to the 18:45 start.<\/p><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:25%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:25%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:50%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Blackburn Rovers <strong>25 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>25 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Sheffield United <strong>50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">75%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">2.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United?<\/h3><p>Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United at Ewood Park on 25 August 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United being played?<\/h3><p>This Carabao Cup second round tie takes place at <strong>Ewood Park<\/strong> in Blackburn.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Check local listings for Carabao Cup second round broadcast details in your region. 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