Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers come into this match with a mixed bag of results, showing resilience with a draw against Wrexham away from home and a win against Preston North End on the road. Their recent form suggests they can be competitive, especially with the attacking threat posed by players like Gudjohnsen and Hedges. However, their home form has been less convincing, with losses to Queens Park Rangers and Derby County, which might affect their confidence at Ewood Park.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have struggled to find their footing, losing four out of their last five matches. Despite this, they managed a draw against Norwich City at home, which could provide a glimmer of hope. The Owls will need to be more solid defensively and hope that players like Bannan can inspire a turnaround. Given the recent form of both teams, Blackburn might just have the edge at home.

Blackburn Rovers have shown a degree of inconsistency in their recent performances, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. Their ability to secure victories away from home against Preston North End and Bristol City suggests they can be a threat on the road, but their home form has been less impressive, losing to Queens Park Rangers and Derby County. This mixed bag of results could impact their confidence going into this match, but the wins might provide enough momentum to push for a positive result against Sheffield Wednesday.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Preston North End (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been concerning, with four losses and one draw in their last five matches. The team has struggled to find consistency, particularly at home, where they lost to Preston North End and Sheffield United.

The draw against Norwich City at home might offer some hope, but overall, their form suggests they will need to significantly improve to challenge Blackburn Rovers. The lack of wins could affect their confidence and make it difficult to secure a positive result in this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston North End (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

The head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday shows a competitive rivalry, with both teams having recent successes. Blackburn Rovers secured a 1-0 victory in their last away match against Sheffield Wednesday, while Sheffield Wednesday won 3-1 in their previous visit to Ewood Park.

The most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, indicating that matches between these two teams are often closely contested. This pattern suggests that the upcoming game could be another tight affair.

Recent Championship Results

• Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday (08 Apr 2025)

• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Blackburn Rovers (10 Dec 2024)

• Blackburn Rovers 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday (21 Apr 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Blackburn Rovers (02 Dec 2023)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (20 Apr 2021)

• Hayden Carter (Calf) - Out

• Sondre Tronstad (Ankle) - Out

• Balazs Toth (Knee) - Out

• Scott Wharton (Achilles) - Out

• Augustus Kargbo (Calf) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Out

• Kristi Montgomery (Ankle) - Out

• Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Suspended) - Out

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Out

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Out

• George Brown (Ankle) - Out

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Miller (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Pratt (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Baradji (MF), Forshaw (MF), Hedges (MF), Morishita (MF), Gudjohnsen (AT), Ohashi (AT)

Blackburn Rovers are expected to line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Pears in goal and a back three of Miller, McLoughlin, and Pratt. This setup allows for a solid defensive structure while enabling wing-backs Alebiosu and Hedges to push forward, supporting the attacking trio of Gudjohnsen, Ohashi, and Morishita.

• Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), Palmer (DF), Valery (DF), Iorfa (DF), Ingelsson (MF), Fusire (MF), Lowe (MF), McNeill (MF), Amass (MF), Bannan (AT), Cadamarteri (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday are predicted to use a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Horvath between the posts and a back three of Palmer, Valery, and Iorfa. This formation provides a strong defensive base, with Ingelsson anchoring the midfield, allowing Fusire, Lowe, Amass, and McNeill to push forward and support the attacking duo of Bannan and Cadamarteri.

• Gudjohnsen vs Palmer: Gudjohnsen's attacking prowess will be tested against Palmer's defensive solidity.

• Forshaw vs Lowe: Forshaw's ability to control the midfield will be crucial against Lowe's dynamic play.

• Hedges (Blackburn Rovers): Hedges' creativity and ability to link midfield and attack will be vital for Blackburn Rovers.

• Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday): Bannan's leadership and playmaking skills are essential for Sheffield Wednesday's chances.

Fans in the UK will be unable to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 06 December 2025, due to the 3 PM blackout.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday.

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