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Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Blackburn or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Blackburn host Sheffield United in the EFL Cup Round of 64, with both sides carrying solid unbeaten runs into this knockout fixture. Blackburn enter the tie in confident scoring form, having secured a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough in their most recent outing and remaining undefeated across their last five matches in all competitions.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, have shown strong defensive resilience. The Blades have kept clean sheets in all of their last five matches, though three of those fixtures finished in goalless 0-0 stalemates against VfL Bochum, Birmingham, and Swansea. Their progression to this round was secured with a convincing 3-0 away win against Mansfield Town.
With Blackburn finding the net in each of their last five matches and Sheffield United proving extremely difficult to break down, this cup tie promises to be a tightly contested affair where fine margins dictate qualification.
Combined scoring rate: 3.1 goals per game (Blackburn at home plus Sheffield Utd away).
Sheffield Utd have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.8 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Blackburn are unbeaten across their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and won the most recent head-to-head clash 3-1. While Sheffield United have maintained clean sheets recently, their lack of goals in consecutive 0-0 draws indicates Blackburn possess sufficient offensive momentum to avoid defeat in regular time.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
