Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Blades experiencing a challenging period in the Championship. Despite their current third-place position with 89 points from 45 games, they have struggled for consistency in their last six matches. The team endured a concerning three-match losing streak, falling to Oxford United, Millwall, and Plymouth Argyle, before bouncing back with a win against Cardiff City. However, they couldn't maintain that momentum, losing to Burnley before securing another victory in their most recent outing against Stoke City. Interestingly, their goal difference over these six games is neutral, having scored and conceded six goals each. The Blades have managed two clean sheets during this period, but their attacking output has been somewhat limited, averaging just one goal per game. With 67% of their recent matches seeing under 2.5 goals, Sheffield United have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, suggesting a cautious approach or difficulty in breaking down opposition defences.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are currently experiencing a remarkable run of form, having won their last four matches in the Championship. This impressive streak has propelled them to 8th position in the league table, with 65 points from 45 games. The Rovers have shown significant improvement in their defensive capabilities, keeping two clean sheets in their last six matches, while also demonstrating their attacking prowess by scoring 10 goals during this period. Their most notable result came in a high-scoring 4-1 victory over Millwall, showcasing their ability to dominate matches. With an average of 1.67 goals scored per game and only one goal conceded per game in their last six outings, Blackburn have struck a fine balance between attack and defence. The team's current unbeaten run of five games since their last defeat is a testament to their resilience and growing confidence as the season progresses.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, winning three, drawing one, and losing two of their last six matches at Bramall Lane. The Blades have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, demonstrating some defensive resilience. However, their goal-scoring record has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of these matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, low-scoring affairs. The standout result in this run was a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, which represents their highest-scoring game in this period. Despite the inconsistent results, Sheffield United have maintained a strong league position, sitting third with 89 points from 45 games, indicating their overall solid performance throughout the season.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' recent away form has been a tale of two halves, with a notable turnaround in their last two matches. After enduring a difficult run of four consecutive away defeats, including a 3-0 thrashing at Swansea, Rovers have shown resilience by securing back-to-back 1-0 victories against Luton Town and Sunderland. This recent upturn in form has been characterised by improved defensive performances, with the team keeping clean sheets in their last two away fixtures. Despite this positive end to their away campaign, Blackburn's overall away record remains concerning, with only three goals scored in their last six matches, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. The team's defensive struggles are evident in their goals conceded per game (1.17), although their recent clean sheets suggest a potential improvement in this area. Interestingly, 67% of Blackburn's recent away matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs on their travels.