Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace predictions: Premier League tips, odds and team news
Sheffield United’s first game back in the Premier League sees them host Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace on Saturday 12th August at 3pm (UK time).
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Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace odds
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
After finishing as runners-up to Burnley, Sheffield United secured automatic promotion back to the Premier League, returning to the top flight after two seasons away. The Blades, now under Paul Heckingbottom, had an impressive home record last term that saw them pick up 51 points from a possible 69, winning 16 of their 23 matches at Bramall Lane and will be hoping they can continue that form into the Premier League.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, finished 11th in the Premier League last term, after Roy Hodgson’s return to the club turned out to be a masterstroke by the Palace board. The Eagles won five and drew three of their 10 matches under their former boss after he took over in March, leading them away from relegation troubles into a comfortable mid-table finish.
He has returned for another bite at the cherry in 2023/24, as Palace look for a top 10 finish with their talented squad.
The Eagles finished the 2022/23 season with a game against each of the three promoted sides (Bournemouth, Fulham and Nottingham Forest). By facing Sheffield United in this game, the Eagles are the first side to have four consecutive top-flight games in Premier League history.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace: Predictions
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 10/11 with BetGoodwin |
| Correct score | Sheffield United 1-1 Crystal Palace | 11/2 with Bet365 |
| First Goalscorer | Eberechi Eze | 7/1 with Unibet |
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The stats behind our Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace predictions:
- Crystal Palace have lost just two of their last 10 Premier League games (W5, D3)
- Sheffield United had the second best home record in the Championship last season (51/69 points won)
- Eberechi Eze finished as Palace’s top goalscorer last term, reaching double figures in the PL for the first time
- Eberechi Eze has been involved in four goals in his last four league games against Sheffield United, finding the net in both of his Premier League games against them
- Palace kept just one clean sheet in their opening 11 home games last term
- Sheffield United scored and conceded 20+ away league goals in 2022/23
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace match tip
Cheick Doucoure to be carded @ 13/5 with Bet UK
Cheick Doucoure picked up more yellow cards than any other Palace player last season (9).
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace Bet-Builder tip
BTTS, Crystal Palace 5+ shots on target & Cheick Doucoure to be carded
Crystal Palace kept just one clean sheet in their opening 11 home games last term, while Sheffield United scored and conceded 20+ away league goals in 2022/23. Crystal Palace have had 5+ shots on target in three of their last five Premier League games, while Cheick Doucoure picked up more yellow cards than any other Palace player last season (9).
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Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United
Reason for tip
Crystal Palace kept just one clean sheet in their opening 11 home games last term, while Sheffield United scored and conceded 20+ away league goals in 2022/23.
Reason for tip
Crystal Palace have had 5+ shots on target in three of their last five Premier League games.
Reason for tip
Cheick Doucoure picked up more yellow cards than any other Palace player last season (9).
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace team news
Last season’s top goalscorer in the Championship Iliman Ndiaye has left the club to join Marseille, so it will be up to Ollie McBurnie and new signing Benie Traore to find the goals.
Sheffield United team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| Anis Slimane
Benie Traore Auston Trusty |
Jayden Bogle
John Fleck Ryhs Norrington-Davies Ismaila Coulibaly Rhian Brewster |
None |
After Wilfried Zaha’s departure and Michael Olise’s injury, it will be a new look front three for Palace for their opening game of the season, with Odsonne Edouard expected to lead the line. New signing Jefferson Lerma should start in midfield, but Matheus Franca, who signing from Flamengo will miss the start of the campaign.
Crystal Palace team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| Jefferson Lerma | Michael Olise
Matheus Franca |
Tyrick Mitchell |
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace head-to-head
- 8 May 2021 – Sheffield United 0-2 Crystal Palace – Premier League
- 2 Jan 2021 – Crystal Palace 2-0 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 1 Feb 2020 – Crystal Palace 0-1 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 18 Aug 2019 – Sheffield United 1-0 Crystal Palace – Premier League
- 19 Feb 2011 – Crystal Palace 1-0 Sheffield United – Championship
Palace completed their first league double over Sheffield United in 13 years when these two sides last met in the Premier League in 2020/21, winning both matches 2-0. Sheffield United have lost just one of their last five home league games against Crystal Palace (W3 D1), though it was their last such meeting.
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