Sheffield United vs Blackburn: Will Sheffield extend their winning run?
In Matchday 44 of the English Championship, Sheffield United will take on Blackburn. The fixture will be played on Wednesday, April 22, with kick-off at 20:45 CET. Here is a betting pick for the game.
Sheffield United vs Blackburn: Match facts and head-to-head
- Sheffield United have won their previous two matches.
- Blackburn are winless in four consecutive games.
- At home, Sheffield have won only one of their last five matches.
- Blackburn have the second-worst attack in the Championship with 39 goals scored.
- The two sides have lost a nearly identical share of matches without scoring: 23% for Sheffield and 24% for Blackburn.
- Sheffield have won 20% of their matches to nil, while Blackburn have done so in 18%.
- Sheffield defeated Blackburn 3-1 in the most recent meeting between the sides.
Sheffield United vs Blackburn: Match preview
Sheffield United currently sit in mid-table and are no longer in danger of relegation, nor are they likely to challenge for the top positions. The side have collected 57 points from 43 matches and are now in 12th place. They are 13 points clear of the relegation zone and 10 points behind sixth place. With only two matches remaining, Sheffield United look set for a mid-table finish. Back-to-back victories in their last two outings mean they head into this clash in confident mood.
Blackburn still have plenty to play for and must do everything possible to win this match, or at least take something from it. They currently sit 21st in the standings with 49 points from 44 games. The team are five points above the relegation zone with two matches left to play. That means they still need to pick up points either in this fixture or the next one. If they do, Blackburn will secure their Championship status for next season.
Probable line-ups
- Sheffield United: Davies; Seriki, Tanganga, McGuinness, Burrows; Riedewald, Peck; Cannon, O'Hare, Hamer; Bamford
- Blackburn: Toth; Atcheson, McLoughlin, Cashin; Alebiosu, Montgomery, Gardner-Hickman, Ribeiro; Morishita, Ohashi, Hedges
Prediction
Blackburn need a win, or at least a point, but that will be difficult away against Sheffield United — especially a Sheffield side that have won their last two matches and appear to be hitting form. My recommended bet is a Sheffield United victory.
