Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: match statistics
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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackburn Rovers plays Sheffield United in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
Recent form
Blackburn Rovers has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.25 points per game. Sheffield United has 1 win, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackburn Rovers scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.25. Sheffield United scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Blackburn Rovers's games and 50% of Sheffield United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 73% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Blackburn Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 1.04 per game. Blackburn Rovers takes 9.0 shots per game, while Sheffield United takes 8.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackburn Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Sheffield United, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 73% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackburn Rovers | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sheffield United is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.5 pts / game - Sheffield United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sheffield United is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1 goals / game - Sheffield United
Blackburn Rovers scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Sheffield United scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1 pts / game - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 25% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Blackburn Rovers | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 18% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 79% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▼ 25% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackburn Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sheffield United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United play?
Blackburn Rovers face Sheffield United on September 8, 2026 in Championship. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Blackburn Rovers won 1, Sheffield United won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United?
Blackburn Rovers score 1.25 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.25. The Championship average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 50% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and Sheffield United 1-3-0 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.