Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
If Blackburn Rovers manage to defeat Sheffield United, they could overtake them in the standings. To achieve this immediately at the end of the 13th round, the hosts need to win by at least a two-goal margin.
Blackburn Rovers
However, to secure a 2:0 victory, Blackburn Rovers will need to put in a significant effort. The last time they won by such a margin was against Queens Park Rangers in the seventh round. Their most recent victory was over Swansea City (1:0) in the 10th round. Last season, their matches were quite entertaining, averaging 2.9 goals, which might explain why they finished only 19th in the league. Currently, Blackburn are more cautious with their goals: five of their last seven matches have ended with a total under 2.5, and the average across 12 rounds is 2.3 goals per game.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United have consistently shown since the start of the season that one shouldn't expect high-scoring games involving them. In only two of the 12 rounds both teams have scored. More than two goals were scored only in their encounter with QPR (2:2). Sheffield United seem to either win or lose without scoring. Judging by recent away matches, they might suffer a defeat.
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Prediction
The prospect of a clean sheet victory is also suggested by their previous Championship encounters. In the spring of 2023, Blackburn emerged victorious at Ewood Park (1:0), while Sheffield United secured wins at Bramall Lane (1:0 and 3:0).
