Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Rovers will take on the Owls on matchday 19 of the EFL Championship.

This will be a battle of teams who are struggling in the EFL Championship, as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park on Tuesday. Both sides have a high chance of getting relegated this season. It is surely becoming difficult for them to turn around the situation.

In 28 league matches so far, Blackburn have won seven, drawn eight and lost 13 matches. With 29 points on the table, they sit in 22nd position.

If they are able to get a few good results consistently, then they can be out of danger. But the competition in the EFL Championship is very high, and it won’t be easy to go high up in the table.

On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday are going through an injury crisis, as several players are out. They have won only once this season. They played 29 matches, in which eight ended in draws, and 20 ended in defeats.

Fans are very upset and have raised their voice against the manager, players and the club management. They have been awful in every department and surely are bound to get relegated this season.

With only 11 points on the table, they are at the bottom. They will have to be at their best to get at least a draw from this match.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Blackburn, England
• Stadium: Ewood Park
• Date: Wednesday, 4 February
• Kick-Off Time: 01:15 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Blackburn Rovers (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-D

Sheffield Wednesday (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers)

Cantwell is someone who thrives when he has freedom on the pitch. The Englishman has a strong rightfoot and can strike the ball with full power. A decent dribbler who can play short and long passes quite well.

Cantwell is a reliable midfielder who likes to create chances for himself and his teammates on the pitch. This season, he hasn’t played regularly. In 18 appearances, he has scored five goals and provided two assists.

Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday)

Ingelsson has been part of Sheffield Wednesday for the last two seasons and has been a key player for them. There are rumours that this can be his last season with this club, but as of now, he is a vital part of the squad.

The Swedish is a physical player who is strong in duels. He is a player who makes perfectly timed tackles and wins balls in the midfield. This season, he has played 28 matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Match Facts

• Blackburn Rovers’ last home win against Sheffield Wednesday was in 2019.
• Rovers sit in 22nd position, and Sheffield Wednesday sit at the bottom of the table.
• Sheffield Wednesday have lost five matches in a row.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Blackburn Rovers to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

George Pratt is out as he recently had surgery on his face. Sidnei Tavares, Wharton, Kargbo, Hedges, Lietherland, and Pears are all injured for the home side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Sheffield Wednesday already has a small squad, and they will miss several players due to injuries. Pierce Charles, Dominic Iorfa, Bernard, Weaver, Lowe, Chalobah, Kobacki, and Ugbo are all sidelined due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 161

Blackburn Rovers: 58

Sheffield Wednesday: 62

Draws: 41

Predicted Lineups

Blackburn Rovers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Toth (GK); Miller, O’Riordan, McLoughlin, Cashin; Baradji, Tronstad; Jorgensen, Cantwell, Morishita; Ohashi

Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Cooper (GK); Palmer, Otegbayo, McGhee, Johnson; Heskey, Ingelsson; Redmond, Cadamarteri, McNeill; Lowe

Match Prediction

Both teams are struggling this season and have an injury crisis. Sheffield Wednesday are going through a losing streak, and they haven’t been able to break it for a long time. Blackburn are the favourites going into this fixture, as they play at home.

Most probably, the home team will win this fixture.

Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Telecast Details

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