Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd snatch win at Blackburn
Montgomery's opener undone by Cannon and Peck's first-half strikes.
Blackburn took an early lead through Kristi Montgomery's 20th-minute goal, but Sheffield United turned the game on its head before the break with goals from T. Cannon and Sydie Peck. The visitors' comeback secured a narrow 2-1 victory, defying Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a Blackburn win. It was a first-half turnaround that left the home side rueing missed chances.
Outcome probability
Blackburn and Sheffield Utd face off in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have shown glimpses of form, but Blackburn's recent home scoring streak and tactical setup could prove decisive.
Match factors
Blackburn missing key attackers and defenders
Blackburn confirmed out players include multiple attackers and defenders, weakening attacking options and defensive depth
Blackburn's recent scoring streak at home
Blackburn has scored in last 2 home games, showing positive attacking momentum at home
Sheffield Utd's defensive solidity with McCallum
McCallum's 80% duel win rate and 6 interceptions make him a key defensive obstacle for Blackburn's attack
Blackburn's midfield defensive strength
Montgomery leads tackles and interceptions for Blackburn, providing midfield stability and ball recovery
Sheffield Utd's consistent scoring away
Sheffield Utd has scored in last 3 away games, indicating good attacking form on the road
The context
Sheffield Utd currently sit 9th in the league with 6 points from 4 games, while Blackburn are 14th with 5 points from 5 games. Historically, Sheffield Utd have dominated the head-to-head with 8 wins out of 12 meetings, but recent form and home advantage add an intriguing twist to this fixture.
Key insights
- S
S. McCallum
Sheffield Utd
McCallum's 80% duel win rate and 6 interceptions make him a defensive rock, challenging Blackburn's attack.
Championship 26/2780% duel win rate, 6 interceptions in 3 games
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Kristi Montgomery
Blackburn
Montgomery leads Blackburn's tackles and interceptions, providing crucial midfield stability and ball recovery.
Championship 26/2710 tackles and 10 interceptions, 93% passing accuracy
Analysis
Sheffield Utd boast a better points-per-game ratio (1.50) compared to Blackburn's 1.00, reflecting their steadier recent form. However, Blackburn have scored in their last two home matches, showing positive attacking momentum. Key defensive figures like Sheffield's McCallum, with an 80% duel win rate and 6 interceptions, will challenge Blackburn's attack. Meanwhile, Blackburn's midfield, led by Montgomery with 10 tackles and interceptions, provides stability and ball recovery. Despite some key absences weakening Blackburn's squad depth, their home resilience and tactical discipline suggest they can edge this one.
Key facts
- 1.Sheffield Utd have won 8 of 12 meetings against Blackburn, who have won 3.
- 2.Sheffield Utd are 9th in the league with 6 points from 4 games.
- 3.Blackburn are 14th with 5 points from 5 games.
- 4.Sheffield Utd have a points-per-game advantage of 1.50 over Blackburn's 1.00.
- 5.Blackburn have scored in their last two home games, showing attacking momentum.
- 6.Sheffield Utd have scored in their last three away games, indicating good road form.
- 7.Blackburn are missing key attackers and defenders, impacting squad depth.
- 8.Sheffield Utd's McCallum boasts an 80% duel win rate and 6 interceptions, key to their defence.
Prediction
The most likely outcome is a Blackburn win by 2-1. The probabilities favour a home victory, with the 2-1 scoreline having the highest chance among home wins. Expect a tight game with Blackburn leveraging their home form to secure the three points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Blackburn
Away — Sheffield Utd
The verdict
While Sheffield Utd have the historical edge and better recent form, Blackburn's home momentum and midfield strength should see them through. A 2-1 win for Blackburn fits the narrative of a competitive match decided by fine margins.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Montgomery
Cannon
Assist: Peck
Peck
Assist: Rothwell
Norrington-Davies
Donovan
Yellow Card
Choudhury
Rothwell
Montgomery
Yellow Card
Donovan
Tanganga
Yellow Card
Cantwell
Sam Morsy
Brereton
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 16 |  Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 |  Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 18 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
Match Statistics
Blackburn
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1A. PearsG
- 2R. AlebiosuD
- 4Yuri RibeiroD
- 6Tom AtchesonD
- 8Sam MorsyM
- 10T. CantwellM
- 11J. FevrierF
- 15S. McLoughlinD
- 21O. AfolayanM
- 25R. MorishitaM
- 31Kristi MontgomeryM
Substitutes
- 3H. PickeringD
- 17H. CarterD
- 22B. TóthG
- 28A. ForshawM
- 30J. GarrettM
- 53F. VareM
Sheffield Utd
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. CooperG
- 3S. McCallumM
- 5J. TangangaD
- 7J. RothwellM
- 8H. ChoudhuryD
- 9T. CannonF
- 11R. DonovanM
- 15L. KitchingD
- 22B. BreretonF
- 30R. Norrington-DaviesD
- 42Sydie PeckM
Substitutes
- 2M. DohertyD
- 4O. ArblasterM
- 10J. AyewF
- 17A. DaviesG
- 23T. CampbellF
- 27K. PhillipsM
- 33J. BaptisteM
- 44J. RiedewaldM
- 45P. BamfordF
Blackburn
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Montgomery | M | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| S. McLoughlin | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Sam Morsy | M | 83 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Yuri Ribeiro | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| O. Afolayan | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| J. Fevrier | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| T. Cantwell | M | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0/4 |
| Tom Atcheson | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Alebiosu | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Pears | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Morishita | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| H. Carter | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Garrett | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Vare | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Pickering | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Forshaw | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Tóth | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydie Peck | M | 90 | 8.8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| T. Cannon | F | 90 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| J. Rothwell | M | 58 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| H. Choudhury | D | 58 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Campbell | F | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Cooper | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Kitching | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Arblaster | M | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. McCallum | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Tanganga | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Phillips | M | 32 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Brereton | F | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Baptiste | M | 7 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Doherty | D | 32 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Donovan | M | 67 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| R. Norrington-Davies | D | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ayew | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Davies | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Bamford | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Riedewald | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Blackburn to win against Sheffield Utd.
- What score did Fipster predict for Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Blackburn 2–1 Sheffield Utd.
- What were the win probabilities for Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd?
- Fipster's model gave Blackburn a 85% chance of winning, Sheffield Utd a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.