Friday, December 13, 2024

Bitesize Prediction: Blackburn vs Sheffield United – 02/11/24

Competition: Championship

Market: Both teams to score – No

Odds: 19/20 @ Pribet

Two sides who are scrapping it out in the play-off battle, Blackburn will welcome Sheffield United to Ewood Park on Saturday lunchtime.

Starting with the hosts, while Blackburn might still open this weekend’s fixtures sat in the play-off places, it is no secret that the Rovers are seeking some crucial stability. Although John Eustace’s men might have marked their return from October’s international break with a gritty 1-0 win against Swansea, that is the only Championship victory that they have collected from any of their previous five appearances. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Watford, the former Birmingham boss will have a headache over his side’s struggles in the final third. Opening October with a nightmare 3-0 drumming against Coventry, Saturday’s hosts have also drawn back-to-back Championship blanks. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Blackburn have registered just a pair of goals in their last five outings. However, despite those extended issues, Eustace’s side have not conceded a single goal at Ewood Park since the end of August.

As for the visitors, managing to make a much-welcomed return to winning ways last week as they clinched a 2-0 victory against Stoke, Sheffield United will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. Marking their return from October’s international break with consecutive defeats against Leeds and Middlesbrough, Chris Wilder’s side find themselves in a similar position to Saturday’s opponents. However, still pencilled in as a leading contender in this season’s play-off chase, the Blades have largely gained a reputation for their rugged success at the back. Getting October underway with a 2-0 win against fellow Championship returners Luton, Wilder’s camp have recorded a clean sheet in seven of their previous nine appearances. However, facing what is a real play-off six-pointer this weekend, it should be noted that Sheffield United have failed to find the net in any of their last three Championship showdowns away from Bramall Lane.

Bet: Both teams to *not* to score at Blackburn vs Sheffield United 19/20 for Saturday’s Championship battle @ Pribet

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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