{"id":1427781,"date":"2026-02-02T10:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427781"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:40:51","slug":"match-preview-blackburn-vs-sheffield-wednesday-03-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-blackburn-vs-sheffield-wednesday-03-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blackburn Rovers<\/a> welcome Sheffield Wednesday<\/a> in a Championship<\/a> clash where both sides are desperate for points at the bottom of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only three wins between them since November, and their last head-to-head ending goalless, the pressure is on for a breakthrough. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 at Ewood Park, and both managers know this fixture could shape their survival hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent form and clear attacking trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday. We’re particularly confident about Blackburn’s chances given their superior chance creation and Wednesday’s defensive frailties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Blackburn Rovers to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/11 @ Betfair<\/a>
(73.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing Blackburn to win because they’ve created 37 big chances this season (29% more than Wednesday) and face a side with just one win in 29 league games. Wednesday’s -39 goal difference is the worst in the league.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Betfair<\/a>
(51.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: both teams average under one goal per game and their last meeting finished 0-0. Neither side has reached 30 league goals after 29 matches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The table tells its own story \u2013 both teams are in the relegation zone, with Blackburn marginally better. Wednesday have just one win all season and the league’s worst defensive record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sheffield Wednesday<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n-39<\/td>\n-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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