Sheffield Utd v Blackburn Prediction & Expected Goals (22 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSheffield Utd to win ✗53% · @1.77

Double chanceSheffield Utd or draw ✗78% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.77

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.55

Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Sheffield Utd welcome Blackburn to Bramall Lane for a Championship fixture on Wednesday 22 April (19:45 WAT). In the table, Sheffield Utd are 10th, upper half, on 22 points after 15 matches; Blackburn are 13th (lower half) with 21. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Sheffield Utd, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Bristol City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.4 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Blackburn, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Coventry, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Utd 1.6 xG, Blackburn 1.0 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 56%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Utd 53%, draw 24%, Blackburn 22%.
Lower-risk option: Sheffield Utd or draw (78%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.77.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Sheffield Utd or draw (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Utd 1–1 Blackburn. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Sheffield Utd53%fair 1.88 · @1.77

Draw24%fair 4.12 · @3.65

Blackburn22%fair 4.45 · @4.35

2.59Expected goals

1.59Sheffield Utd xG

1.00Blackburn xG

56%Both score

50%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–012%

2–19%

2–09%

0–18%

0–07%

From our goals model: Sheffield Utd 1.6 – 1.0 Blackburn expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Sheffield Utd to win ✗	53%	1.88	1.77
Double chance	Sheffield Utd or draw ✗	78%	1.29	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	56%	1.77	1.77
Draw no bet	Sheffield Utd (draw no bet) ✗	70%	1.42	–
Asian handicap	Blackburn +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	65%	1.54	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	73%	1.36	1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✗	50%	1.98	1.93
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	72%	1.39	1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	86%	1.16	1.12
First team to score	Sheffield Utd to score first ✗	57%	1.76	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	43%	2.35	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd ✗	31%	3.25	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.55	–

Sheffield Utd – last 5

LDLLW

6 Apr	@ Bristol City	0–1	L
3 Apr	vs Swansea	3–3	D
11 Mar	@ Norwich	1–2	L
25 Feb	vs Coventry	1–2	L
22 Feb	vs Sheffield Wednesday	2–1	W

1.4Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

80%Both scored

80%Over 2.5

Blackburn – last 6

DLDWLD

17 Apr	vs Coventry	1–1	D
14 Apr	@ Southampton	0–3	L
6 Apr	vs West Brom	0–0	D
3 Apr	@ Birmingham	1–0	W
11 Mar	@ Oxford United	0–1	L
7 Mar	vs Portsmouth	1–1	D

0.5Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

33%Both scored

17%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Birmingham	15	8	5	2	+14	29
2	Middlesbrough	15	8	5	2	+11	29
3	Stoke City	15	9	2	4	+6	29
4	Wolves	15	8	4	3	+8	28
5	West Brom	15	8	4	3	+8	28
6	Swansea	15	8	2	5	+4	26
7	Southampton	15	8	4	3	+14	24
8	QPR	15	6	6	3	+6	24
9	West Ham	15	6	5	4	+14	23
10	Sheffield Utd	15	6	4	5	+2	22
11	Portsmouth	15	6	4	5	+2	22
12	Norwich	15	7	0	8	+8	21
13	Blackburn	15	6	3	6	-1	21
14	Cardiff	15	4	6	5	0	18
15	Wrexham	15	4	6	5	-2	18
16	Millwall	15	5	3	7	-4	18
17	Bristol City	15	5	3	7	-8	18
18	Bolton	15	5	2	8	-9	17
19	Charlton	15	4	5	6	-10	17
20	Watford	15	4	3	8	-10	15
21	Lincoln	15	4	3	8	-11	15
22	Burnley	15	1	7	7	-9	10
23	Derby	15	2	4	9	-16	10
24	Preston	15	2	2	11	-17	8

Team

Pts

+14

+11

+14

+14

-1

-2

-4

-8

-9

-10

-10

-11

-9

-16

-17

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?

Our pick is Sheffield Utd or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?

On our numbers Sheffield Utd have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Blackburn 22%.

How many goals will there be in Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?

Our predicted score is Sheffield Utd 1–1 Blackburn, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.

When is Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn?

Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn (Championship) kicks off on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Bramall Lane.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Sheffield Utd v Blackburn: numbers & prediction