Blackburn Rovers — Sheffield United : Match Preview and Prediction for October 21,2025

Blackburn’s Current Form

Blackburn currently sits in the relegation zone, occupying 22nd place. Valérien Ismaël’s squad is struggling significantly with scoring, a fact the coach himself openly admits. According to him, the main issue is the necessity to create too many chances just to score a single goal. Statistics corroborate this, with only 7 goals scored in 9 matches, making it one of the league’s poorest offensive records.

Impact of Cantwell’s Injury

A crucial factor directly impacting the number of corners will be the absence of captain and primary attacking playmaker, Todd Cantwell, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Cantwell was responsible for creativity and ball progression into the final third; without him, the team’s attacking prowess is considerably diminished. This translates to fewer sustained attacks and less pressure on the opponent’s defense, which will inevitably result in a reduced number of set-pieces from the corner flag.

Recent Match Statistics

The recent match against Coventry is illustrative. Blackburn lost 0-2, and the total number of corners in that game was only 9 (7 for Blackburn, 2 for Coventry). Even in a home defeat against Swansea, the overall corner count was 10. These figures suggest that even when Rovers play actively, the total match statistics do not exceed our predicted total.

Sheffield United’s Offensive Struggles

The Blades follow closely behind Blackburn in 23rd place and boast the weakest attack in the , with only 4 goals scored in 10 games. This starkly indicates that the team fails to generate sufficient threats on the opponent’s goal, and consequently, they have minimal opportunities for corner kicks.

Hamer’s Absence and Its Impact

The situation is further exacerbated by the loss of key central midfielder, Gustavo Hamer, who sustained a knee ligament injury and will miss the upcoming fixture. Hamer was a foundational player through whom almost all offensive actions were built. His absence deprives Sheffield of quality and tactical acumen in the midfield, further impacting their already ineffective attack.

Consistent Low Corner Counts

In the previous encounter against Watford, which Sheffield won 1-0, exactly 10 corners were taken by both teams combined (7-3). In an away game against Oxford, the total sum of corners was 8. In the match against Southampton, the teams combined for 9 corners. All these recent games align perfectly with the parameters of our prediction.