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Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 13:45
Betting Tip
-2.5 goalsNo high-confidence tip found, displaying main verdict.
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: Championship Clash Preview
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%).
Bet responsibly.
Prediction League
14
Played
2
Wins
5
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(14 total)
xG
1.30
(18.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.1
(169 total)
Shots on Target
3.4
(28% acc)
Corners
5.7
(80 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(7%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.6
(135 total)
Offsides
1.9
(27 total)
14
Played
5
Wins
3
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(12 total)
xG
1.10
(15.6 total)
Shots per Match
11.1
(156 total)
Shots on Target
3.1
(28% acc)
Corners
4.9
(69 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.9
(166 total)
Offsides
1.6
(22 total)
28
Played
7
Wins
8
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(26 total)
xG
1.20
(34.1 total)
Shots per Match
11.6
(325 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(28% acc)
Corners
5.3
(149 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
10.8
(301 total)
Offsides
1.8
(49 total)
15
Played
0
Wins
4
Draws
11
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.5
(7 total)
xG
0.90
(13.3 total)
Shots per Match
9.5
(142 total)
Shots on Target
2.3
(25% acc)
Corners
5
(75 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.1
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(7%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.9
(164 total)
Offsides
1.2
(18 total)
13
Played
1
Wins
4
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.8
(11 total)
xG
0.70
(9.5 total)
Shots per Match
8.5
(110 total)
Shots on Target
3
(35% acc)
Corners
4.7
(61 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
10.6
(138 total)
Offsides
1
(13 total)
28
Played
1
Wins
8
Draws
19
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.6
(18 total)
xG
0.80
(22.8 total)
Shots per Match
9
(252 total)
Shots on Target
2.6
(29% acc)
Corners
4.9
(136 total)
Defense
Conceded
2
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(11%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.8
(302 total)
Offsides
1.1
(31 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.75 vs 0.87
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
8.13%
⭐
0:1
6.25%
0:2
2.4%
⭐
0:3
0.62%
0:4
0.12%
0:5
0.02%
⭐
1
1:0
13.41%
🔥
⭐
1:1
11.13%
1:2
4.6%
1:3
1.26%
⭐
1:4
0.26%
⭐
1:5
0.04%
2
2:0
11.05%
⭐
2:1
9.86%
⭐
2:2
4.35%
2:3
1.27%
2:4
0.28%
⭐
2:5
0.05%
⭐
3
3:0
6.08%
3:1
5.79%
3:2
2.72%
3:3
0.84%
3:4
0.19%
3:5
0.04%
4
4:0
2.5%
4:1
2.54%
⭐
4:2
1.27%
4:3
0.42%
⭐
4:4
0.1%
⭐
4:5
0.02%
⭐
5
5:0
0.83%
5:1
0.89%
⭐
5:2
0.47%
5:3
0.16%
⭐
5:4
0.04%
⭐
5:5
0.01%
Hotspot:
1:0 (13.4%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
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In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Blackburn will take on Sheffield Wednesday as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 19 and will take place on 2026-02-03 at 2026-02-03 in the famous Ewood Park.
The referee for the game will be R. Ricardo. Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Blackburn, and the visiting side, Sheffield Wednesday. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : Blackburn or draw.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-03
Time: 19:45
Location: Ewood Park
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
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:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 78% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Blackburn create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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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(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Blackburn have not won in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Blackburn efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
Sheffield Wednesday(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Sheffield Wednesday are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Blackburn(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague8/1173%Blackburn score (1.00/match) and concede (1.45/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 73% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/1070%Sheffield Wednesday score (1.10/match) and concede (1.60/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 70% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/475%Both teams scored in 3 of their last 4 H2H matches (75.0%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent16/2176%Blackburn scored 0-1 goals in 16 of their last 21 Championship matches
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent17/2181%Sheffield Wednesday scored 0-1 goals in 17 of their last 21 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H3/475%Over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 H2H matches (75.0%%)
Both teams score 0-1 goals frequently (76% + 81%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Blackburn have not won in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
Sheffield Wednesday(3 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%Sheffield Wednesday are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Sheffield Wednesday are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Blackburn(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent4/4100%Blackburn scored 1+ goals in their last 4 4 matches
Sheffield Wednesday(3 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/475%Sheffield Wednesday scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Scored 2+Recent3/475%Sheffield Wednesday scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent3/475%Sheffield Wednesday score in first half in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Blackburn(1 trends) — avg 1.9 (-3% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Blackburn receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-23% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.5 cards per match in their last 4 H2H matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Blackburn(3 trends) — avg 6.2 (+24% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%Blackburn win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%Blackburn dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Blackburn average 6.2 corners/match at home (+24% above league avg 5.0)
Sheffield Wednesday(1 trends) — avg 5.2 (+2% above league)
- Few CornersH2H3/475%Sheffield Wednesday win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Blackburn
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.31
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.05
Pressure
0.13
⏰ 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)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Blackburn - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
9
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Sheffield Wednesday - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
2
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 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.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.356
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.006
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.053
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Blackburn):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. 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:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-head statistics for Tue 3 Feb, 2026 @ 13:45 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
21
7
9
11
24
37
-13
30
22
7
8
13
26
37
-11
29
23
6
9
13
27
36
-9
27
24
1
8
19
18
56
-38
11
Team comparison
Prediction
-2.5 goals
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Blackburn
VS
Sheffield Wednesday
Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
2
Draws
2
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (5)
1.6 (8)
xG
1.00
0.70
Shots
11.6 (58)
10.8 (54)
Shots on Target
3.8 (19)
4 (20)
Corners
6 (30)
3.8 (19)
Defense
Conceded
1.6 (8)
1 (5)
xGa
0.70
1.00
Clean Sheets
2 (40%)
1 (20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4 (12)
2.2 (11)
Fouls
9.6 (48)
11 (55)
Offsides
2.2 (11)
1.6 (8)
Last 6 Matches
Blackburn
VS
Sheffield Wednesday
0/6 (0%)
Victories
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
5/6 (83%)
0.50
PPG
0.17
0.67
Avg Goals Scored
0.00
1.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
50%
BTTS %
0%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
0.79
Avg xG
0.38
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 ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Blackburn and away matches for Sheffield Wednesday
Number of goals
Blackburn
Under
Over
Sheffield Wednesday
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
1
10%
1
0%
0
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
40%
4
70%
7
Double Chance
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
60%
6
30%
3
X2
90%
9
100%
10
Total Goals
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
60%
6
4+
20%
2
20%
2
Total Corners
Blackburn
Under
Over
Sheffield Wednesday
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
40%
4
HT 2 - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT X
30%
3
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
xG
1.15
0.44
xGa
1.08
1.88
Number of goals
Blackburn
Under
Over
Sheffield Wednesday
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
80%
8
20%
2
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
1
20%
2
10%
1
X
40%
4
50%
5
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
12
60%
6
50%
5
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
80%
8
90%
9
Total Goals
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
0-1
40%
4
90%
9
2-3
60%
6
10%
1
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
Number of goals
Blackburn
Under
Over
Sheffield Wednesday
Under
Over
0.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
0%
0
20%
2
No
100%
10
80%
8
1X2
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
1
20%
2
0%
0
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
30%
3
80%
8
Double Chance
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
70%
7
20%
2
X2
80%
8
100%
10
Total Goals
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
0-1
80%
8
30%
3
2-3
20%
2
70%
7
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Yes
70%
7
10%
1
No
30%
3
90%
9
Missing Players
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Surgery
-
Injured - Leg Injury
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Knee Injury
-
Injured - Achilles Tendon Injury
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Knee Injury
-
Injured - Hamstring Injury
-
Injured - Shoulder Injury
-
Injured - Inactive
-
Injured - Achilles Tendon Injury
-
Injured - Groin Injury
-
Injured - Muscle Injury
-
Injured - Leg Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Inactive
1.51
xG
0.60
59%
Ball Possession
41%
13
Total Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
3
9
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
Sheffield Wednesday Triumphs 4-2 Over Derby County in Championship Showdown
Championship: Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday Draw 3-3 at Full Time