Sheffield United are set to take on Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup quarterfinals at Bramall Lane. Both teams have been producing impressive performances so far in the competition, with Sheffield beating Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in the last 16. Blackburn, on the other hand, registered a 2-1 win against another top-flight team, Leicester City. In this article, we take a closer look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers ahead of the game, as well as offer our prediction and betting tips.
Important Details about Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction and Betting Tips –
– Sheffield United will host Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
– Sheffield United beat Millwall and Wrexham before stunning Tottenham Hotspur in the last 16.
– Blackburn Rovers beat Norwich City, Birmingham City, and Leicester City in previous rounds.
– Sheffield leads the head-to-head record against Blackburn with 61 wins in 153 meetings.
– Sheffield has picked up 36 points at home this season with a strong defensive record of conceding only 33 times.
– Blackburn has lost ten of their 14 league games away from home.
– Sheffield has won 2 of their last 3 games, while Blackburn has won seven of their last eight games.
– The prediction is Sheffield United 1-0 Blackburn Rovers.
– The betting tips are Result: Sheffield, Goals – Under 2.5, and Both teams to score: NO.
Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers: A Battle for FA Cup Quarterfinals
In the FA Cup quarterfinals, Sheffield United will host Blackburn Rovers at Bramall Lane on March 19, 2022. The previous meetings between these two teams have seen Sheffield lead 61-56 in 153 matches. Blackburn beat Sheffield 1-0 in their last meeting, ending a run of back-to-back defeats in the fixture. Let’s analyze both teams’ performances and their chances of winning the fixture.
Sheffield United’s Cup Run
Sheffield United had an impressive start to their FA Cup campaign, beating Millwall 2-0 in their first game of the competition. They then beat Wrexham 3-1 in a replay in the next round. Sheffield then stunned Premier League heavyweights Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the last 16, thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s winner.
However, Sheffield United has been knocked out in the last eight in two of the last three seasons. Therefore, they will be looking to change the script and make it to the semi-finals this time around.
Blackburn Rovers’ Cup Run
Blackburn Rovers’ cup run has been quite similar to their opponents. They beat Norwich City 1-0 before overcoming Birmingham City 1-0 in a replay in the next round. That was followed by a 2-1 win against Premier League side Leicester City in the next round.
Although Blackburn has had a decent run so far, this will be a big test for them as they face a side that is playing some excellent football.
Sheffield United’s Recent Form
Sheffield United has won two of their last three games and four of their last six across competitions. They have fared well at home recently, winning eight of their last ten outings. They will be looking to continue this excellent form against Blackburn Rovers.
Blackburn Rovers’ Recent Form
Blackburn has won seven of their last eight games across competitions and has lost just twice all year. They have been solid on the road recently, but it will be a tough ask for them to beat a strong Sheffield United side.
Predictions and Betting Tips
Based on their recent performances, Sheffield United goes into the fixture as the favorites. They have a strong defensive record, conceding just 33 times this season in the Championship, the second-best defensive record in the league. Blackburn has lost ten of their 14 league games away from home, which could be a crucial factor in their defeat.
Our prediction for the match is Sheffield United 1-0 Blackburn Rovers.
In terms of betting tips, we recommend:
– Tip 1: Result: Sheffield
– Tip 2: Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals (Five of the hosts’ last six games have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
– Tip 3: Both teams to score – NO (Both teams have scored in just one of the hosts’ last six games.)
Conclusion
Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers are two teams looking to progress to the FA Cup semi-finals in what promises to be an exciting fixture. Sheffield United goes into the match as the favorites based on their recent form and strong defensive record. Blackburn will need to pull off something special to cause an upset. The fixture promises to be a thrilling one, and we can’t wait for it to kick off.