Blackburn Rovers welcome Sheffield United at Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire on Tuesday, Sep 8 at 8:45 PM in a Championship fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Blackburn Rovers come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 1D 0L). Sheffield United travel in mixed form (0W 2D 0L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Blackburn Rovers face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sheffield United have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sheffield United won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Blackburn Rovers clear favorites, but Sheffield United have shown they can grind out results. Expect Blackburn Rovers to take the points, potentially without being at their best.