Predictions & Statistics

So far, Sheffield Utd have built a campaign that leaves them 12 in the table on 57 points from 43 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 17 wins, 6 draws, and 20 losses, while the 59:59 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on P. Bamford (11 goals), C. O'Hare (9 goals), Andre Brooks (6 goals), with creative support from Gustavo Hamer (11 assists), C. O'Hare (6 assists), F. Seriki (5 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 9 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with M. Cooper, S. McCallum, J. Shackleton unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Blackburn approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 21 with 49 points from 44 matches. Their record of 12 wins, 13 draws, and 19 losses, together with goals at 38:50, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Y. Ohashi (8 goals), A. Gudjohnsen (7 goals), M. Jorgensen (5 goals), with creative support from R. Morishita (8 assists), Ryan Alebiosu (4 assists), T. Cantwell (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without J. Garrett, A. Gudjohnsen, A. Kargbo, that absence is especially important because it affects one of their main scoring outlets.