League Cup
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ewood Park
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Prediction & Stats - League Cup 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United carries real history into this round of the League Cup.
The two sides meet on 25/08 (Tuesday) at Ewood Park, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Blackburn Rovers or Draw
Last updated on 25-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sheffield United the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Cup odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Blackburn Rovers Preview
Blackburn Rovers reach this fixture 1 match into their League Cup. Here is where Blackburn stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
Blackburn, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen, 2 goals
Most assists: Ryan Alebiousu, 1 assists
Recent results — Blackburn Rovers
22/08/2026 10:00
14/08/2026 15:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 07:30
22/04/2026 14:45
Sheffield United: how they are travelling
Sheffield United come in 1 matches into their League Cup.
Here is what The Blades have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
The Blades, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Callum O'Hare, 1 goals
Most assists: Joe Rothwell, 1 assists
Recent results — The Blades
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 12:30
09/08/2026 11:00
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Sheffield United
Sheffield United have generally come out ahead of Blackburn in their recent meetings.
From 12 match(es):
Sheffield United: 8 win(s)
Blackburn Rovers: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United prediction.
Form comparison Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 0 | 2.55 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 0 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
-0.12 | 0 | 0.88 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
Fixture information - Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Match: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Competition: League Cup
Date: Tuesday, 25/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Ewood Park
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Stats
The statistics for The Riversiders vs Sheffield United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 41%
Cards
2
League: 3.32
Corners
12
League: 10.35
Home Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 0 | 2.55 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 0 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
-0.12 | 0 | 0.88 |
Corners
15 / Match
+88% Corners / Match
Blackburn Rovers received +88% more corners than Sheffield United in the League Cup
8 / Match
Burton Albion
(9)(3)
Mansfield Town
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Burton Albion
(1)(1)
Mansfield Town
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+50%
Sheffield United is +50% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Burton Albion
(2)(3)
Mansfield Town
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
100%
Blackburn Rovers condeded 100% more goals than Sheffield United
0 / Match
Burton Albion
(1)(0)
Mansfield Town
League Cup Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Luton Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sheffield United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolverhampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Norwich City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Bradford City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Leyton Orient
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Southampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |
Charlton Athletic
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 |
West Ham
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 13 |
Birmingham City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 |
Fleetwood Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |
Leicester
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 |
Middlesbrough
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 |
Peterborough United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |
Walsall
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 20 |
Watford
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 21 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 |
Cambridge United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 23 |
Crawley Town
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 24 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 25 |
Lincoln City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 26 |
Stevenage
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 27 |
Cardiff City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 28 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 |
Barnsley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 |
Bromley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 31 |
Burnley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 32 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 33 |
Huddersfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 34 |
Millwall
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 35 |
Newport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 36 |
Notts County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 37 |
Preston North End
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 38 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 39 |
Reading
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 40 |
Salford City
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 41 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 42 |
Stockport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 43 |
Wigan Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 44 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 45 |
Rochdale
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 46 |
Exeter City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 |
Bristol City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 |
Bristol Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 51 |
Chesterfield
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 |
Northampton Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 53 |
Swansea City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 54 |
Wrexham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 |
Accrington Stanley
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 |
Barnet
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 57 |
Burton Albion
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 58 |
Derby County
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 59 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 |
Swindon Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 |
Colchester United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 |
Oldham Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 63 |
Oxford United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 64 |
York City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 |
Cheltenham Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 |
Grimsby Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 67 |
Portsmouth
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 |
Gillingham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 |
Mansfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 |
Port Vale
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 71 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 72 |
Rotherham United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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