Blackpool vs Sheffield United Match Analysis and Prediction

Sheffield United will be looking all the three points to remain in the Champioship playoff places when they travel to face Blackpool on Wednesday.

Blackpool are currently sitting 12th in the standings, and a fourth successive win will move them to within three points of the visitors.

Pressure remains off Blackpool, who have already achieved their main target of avoiding relegation straight back to League One.

However, off the back of three victories on the bounce, the Seasiders cannot be ruled out of the promotion race, particularly with a direct rival standing ahead of them on Wednesday.

Neil Critchley will ensure they remain regarded as underdogs given the size of the clubs around them, but Blackpool have proven on different occasions that they can trouble any team in this division.

The only goal of the game from Gary Madine ensured they defeated Swansea City at the weekend, the target man now joint-top goalscorer with eight goals to his name.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United supporters were left frustrated at missing an opportunity to strengthen their position in the top six, as they lost 4-1 at Coventry City on Saturday.

However, even with two defeats in four matches, Paul Heckingbottom is yet to suffer successive setbacks since his return in November.

Sheffield United are also still averaging two points per game under Heckingbottom, but he will be aware that his team need to take advantage of the upcoming matches against Blackpool and Barnsley to improve their run of form.

The Blades went from producing their best performance of the season to their worst under his tenure, but the discussion will be that defeating Middlesbrough 4-1 is still memorable.

While Sander Berge has scored in successive games, Paul Heckingbottom’s side still need more players to assist the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Billy Sharp in the final third.

Blackpool vs Sheffield United head to head

The two teams have previously met on 40 occasions across all competitions, where Blackpool have taken 12 victories while Sheffield have won 17, and they have drawn in 11. Sheffield have scored 68 goals and conceded 57. In their last five meetings, Sheffield have won twice, Blackpool once with two draws.

Sheffield United 3-0 Blackpool 16/03/10

Sheffield United 1-1 Blackpool 31/07/11

Sheffield United 2-0 Blackpool 22/08/15

Blackpool 0-0 Sheffield United 26/01/16

Sheffield United 0-1 Blackpool 30/10/21

Blackpool latest home form

Blackpool have recently been on a good run of form at home, having lost just one of their six most recent matches. Their last home defeat came on February 12 when they lost 2-1 to AFC Bournemouth. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded four.

Blackpool 1-0 Millwall 22/01/22

Blackpool 3-1 Bristol City 05/02/22

Blackpool 1-2 AFC Bournemouth 12/02/22

Blackpool 4-1 Reading 26/02/22

Blackpool 1-0 Swansea City 12/03/22

Blackpool latest away form

Blackpool have recently been on a relatively good form on the road, as they have lost just one of their five most recent away matches. They defeat came on February 23 when they lost 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers. In their last five, they have scored five goals and conceded five.

Fulham 1-1 Blackpool 29/01/22

Coventry City 1-1 Blackpool 08/02/22

Cardiff City 1-1 Blackpool 19/02/22

Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Blackpool 23/02/22

Stoke City 0-1 Blackpool 05/03/22

Sheffield United latest home form

Sheffield have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their nine most recent matches. In their last home game, they managed to defeat Middlesbrough 4-1 in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded just two.

Sheffield United 0-0 Hull City 15/02/22

Sheffield United 4-0 Swansea City 19/02/22

Sheffield United 1-0 Blackburn Rovers 23/02/22

Sheffield United 1-1 Nottingham Forest 04/03/22

Sheffield United 4-1 Middlesbrough 08/03/22

Sheffield United latest away form

Sheffield have most recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having failed to win in any of their three most recent matches. Their last away victory came on February 4 when they defeated Birmingham City 2-1. In their last five, they have scored five goals and conceded six.

Peterborough United 0-2 Sheffield United 29/01/22

Birmingham City 1-2 Sheffield United 04/02/22

Huddersfield Town 0-0 Sheffield Town 12/02/22

Millwall 1-0 Sheffield United 26/02/22

Coventry City 4-1 Sheffield United 12/03/22

Blackpool news

While Blackpool have a lengthy injury list, they did not pick up any fresh issues at the weekend, leaving Critchley in line to name an unchanged starting XI.

Shayne Lavery and CJ Hamilton are most likely to be considered for a recall if fresh legs are brought into the squad.

Sheffield United news

While Heckingbottom could make a few changes to his first XI, Iliman Ndiaye will hope to come into the squad, likely replacing Conor Hourihane, while Billy Sharp may rest.

That would see Daniel Jebbison provided with an opportunity after Oliver McBurnie sustained an injury during the game against Coventry City.

Prediction and Odds

Even with the difference in league places between the two teams, Blackpool are likely the favourites to win the game and will fancy their chances of recording a positive result.as they play at home.

However, Sheffield United will aim to correct their recent away performance, and we see a draw coming here.

Odds: 2.20 2.05 2.45

Probable outcomes

Blackpool 0-0 Sheffield United

Blackpool 1-1 Sheffield United

Blackpool 2-2 Sheffield United

Blackpool 1-0 Sheffield United

Blackpool 2-1 Sheffield United

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