Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 13:45
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Match Stakes and Importance
This Championship fixture sees Blackburn Rovers hosting Sheffield Wednesday, with both teams desperate for points as they sit in the lower half of the table. Blackburn currently occupies 18th place with 21 points, while Sheffield Wednesday languishes at the bottom with just 8 points, making this a crucial match for both sides to improve their fortunes.
Current Form & Trends
Both teams have struggled recently, but their trajectories tell different stories.
- Blackburn: The Rovers have been inconsistent, managing only one win in their last five outings. Their home form is slightly concerning, with a record that includes three losses and just one win, showcasing vulnerabilities in defense as they concede an average of 1.6 goals per home game.
- Sheffield Wednesday: The Owls are in dire straits, having not won in their last five matches, and they’ve failed to find the back of the net consistently, averaging only 0.8 goals scored per match. Their away form mirrors their overall struggles, leading to a significant lack of confidence.
Head-to-Head
The historical head-to-head record favors Sheffield Wednesday slightly, with two wins to Blackburn's one in their last four encounters. Interestingly, these matches have often been high-scoring, averaging 3.25 goals per game. The most recent clash ended in a 2-2 draw, indicating that both teams can find the net, but also that defensive frailties are evident.
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
Blackburn will look to leverage their home advantage, possibly employing a more aggressive approach to exploit Sheffield Wednesday's shaky defense. Key players like T. Cantwell and R. Hedges will be crucial in creating chances and driving the attack. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday's B. Bannan will be pivotal in midfield, tasked with orchestrating play and trying to break down Blackburn's defense, which has shown signs of vulnerability. The battle in midfield will likely dictate the flow of the game.
AI Prediction
Winner Prediction: Home Win.
Predicted Score: Blackburn 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
Reasoning: Given Blackburn's slight edge in form and home advantage, alongside Sheffield's struggles to score and maintain defensive solidity, a home win seems the most probable outcome.
Betting Tips
- Safe Bet: Match Winner - Home @ 1.65 (42.7%).
- Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Under 2.5 @ 2.02 (61.1%).
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Trends for Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday Football 3 Feb, 2026 13:45
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Dominant Chance Creation
Blackburn create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Chance Suppression
Blackburn rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Blackburn(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Blackburn have not won in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Blackburn efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Blackburn create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Championship (Home) matches
Sheffield Wednesday(6 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Sheffield Wednesday are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
- Not WinRecent27/3090%Sheffield Wednesday have not won in 27 of their last 30 Championship matches
- Not WinRecent12/1486%Sheffield Wednesday have not won in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Away) matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent11/1479%Sheffield Wednesday efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague6/967%Sheffield Wednesday score (1.11/match) and concede (1.44/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 67% of matches (league avg: 60%)

Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/475%Both teams scored in 3 of their last 4 Championship H2H matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent23/3077%Blackburn scored 0-1 goals in 23 of their last 30 Championship matches
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent23/3077%Sheffield Wednesday scored 0-1 goals in 23 of their last 30 Championship matches

Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H3/475%Over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship H2H matches
🛡️ Double Chance
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Blackburn have not won in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday(5 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%Sheffield Wednesday are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches vs Blackburn
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Sheffield Wednesday are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
- Not WinRecent27/3090%Sheffield Wednesday have not won in 27 of their last 30 Championship matches
- Not WinRecent12/1486%Sheffield Wednesday have not won in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Away) matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Blackburn(2 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H4/4100%Blackburn scored 1+ goals in their last 4 4 matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Defensive SolidarityRecent15/15100%Blackburn rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 15 of their last 15 Championship (Home) matches
Sheffield Wednesday(5 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Scored 2+H2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday conceded under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- First Half SpecialistsH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday score in first half in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
- Scored 1+Recent11/1479%Sheffield Wednesday scored 1+ goals in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Away) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Blackburn receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Blackburn(3 trends) — avg 6.5 (+30% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%Blackburn win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%Blackburn dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Many CornersLeague10/1085%Blackburn average 6.5 corners/match at home (+30% above league avg 5.0)
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends) — avg 5.3 (+4% above league)
- Few CornersH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches vs Blackburn
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Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Sheffield Wednesday is stronger in the first half (8 vs 4).
🔄 Second Half: Blackburn is stronger in the second half (12 vs 6).
⚡ Final Stage: Blackburn is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Blackburn
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Blackburn - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Blackburn - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
⚡ Pressure Analysis
⏰ Timing Patterns
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
⚡ Pressure Analysis
⏰ Timing Patterns
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Sheffield Wednesday often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 1)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Sheffield Wednesday scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Sheffield Wednesday is stronger in the first half (8 vs 4)
- First Half Result: Consider Sheffield Wednesday to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Blackburn shows superior performance after the break (12 vs 6 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Blackburn winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Blackburn excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Blackburn scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Blackburn has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Blackburn handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Blackburn):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sheffield Wednesday):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-head statistics for Tue 3 Feb, 2026 @ 13:45 Championship
Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Blackburn and away matches for Sheffield Wednesday
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Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
| Handicap | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3.6% Low N/A | 7.2% Low N/A |
| -2 | 7.8% Low N/A | 13.5% Low N/A |
| -1.5 | 12.0% Low N/A | 19.8% Low N/A |
| -1 | 21.3% Low N/A | 31.1% Low N/A |
| -0.5 | 30.5% Low N/A | 42.5% Low N/A |
| +0.5 | 57.5% Medium N/A | 69.5% Medium N/A |
| +1 | 68.9% Medium N/A | 78.7% High N/A |
| +1.5 | 80.2% High N/A | 88.0% High N/A |
| +2 | 86.5% High N/A | 92.2% High N/A |
| +2.5 | 92.8% High N/A | 96.4% High N/A |
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.97%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
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| Home | Over 1.5 | 34.10% | Low | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 65.90% | Medium | N/A | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 42.87% | Low | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 57.13% | Medium | N/A | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 12.27% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 87.73% | High | N/A | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 18.12% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 81.88% | High | N/A |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
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| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Wins | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Losses | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.9 | 9 | 1.1 | 11 | 1 | 20 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.6 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1.3 | 26 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 16 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.6 | 32 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.2 | 4 | |
| Corners | 6.5 | 65 | 5.1 | 51 | 5.8 | 116 |
| Fouls | 10 | 100 | 11.9 | 119 | 11 | 219 |
| Offsides | 2.3 | 23 | 1.6 | 16 | 2 | 39 |
| Shots | 12.1 | 121 | 11.6 | 116 | 11.9 | 237 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.4 | 34 | 3.7 | 37 | 3.6 | 71 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 9 | 20 | |||
| Wins | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 9 | 4 | 13 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.5 | 5 | 1.1 | 10 | 0.8 | 15 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.5 | 27 | 1.4 | 13 | 2 | 40 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.5 | 16 | 1.9 | 17 | 1.7 | 33 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Corners | 5.4 | 59 | 4.7 | 42 | 5.1 | 101 |
| Fouls | 11.4 | 125 | 10.6 | 95 | 11 | 220 |
| Offsides | 1.3 | 14 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.1 | 21 |
| Shots | 10.1 | 111 | 9.6 | 86 | 9.9 | 197 |
| Shots on Goal | 2.7 | 30 | 3.7 | 33 | 3.2 | 63 |


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