Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
The Blades are back in the big time after a two-season absence, after finishing second in the Championship, and will need to get off to a good start against the Eagles with the season ahead looking as tough as ever.
Palace are without Wilfried Zaha after a protracted exit on a free transfer, finally leaving to join Galatasaray, but will now look to new shining star Eberechi Eze to continue his fine form under Roy Hodgson, who is sticking around as manager for another season.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
The match will take place at Hillsborough.
Where to watch Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live.
Highlights: BBC’s flagship highlights show ‘Match of the Day’ will be broadcast from 10.20pm BST on Saturday evening, featuring highlights from every match that day.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace team news
United hope to have Oliver Norwood and Oliver McBurnie fit, though perhaps not from the off. Daniel Jebbison is another who will be assessed ahead of the game.
John Fleck, Rhian Brewster, Ismaila Coulibaly, Jayden Bogle and Rhys Norrington-Davies are all out.
Palace will have to wait to hand new signing Matheus Franca his debut as he arrived carrying an injury. Michael Olise will also be absent, likely until late September, after picking up an injury while with France Under-21s.
Tyrick Mitchell could feature, while Will Hughes is a major doubt.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace prediction
Sheffield United impressed last season but have done little to strengthen the squad so far over the summer, while Crystal Palace are – by Hodgson’s own admission – a weaker team than the one he was able to field following his return.
The Blades will live and die by their home form, and this could be an early warning sign of things to come.
Palace to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Sheffield United wins: 22
Draws: 12
Crystal Palace wins: 23
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace match odds
Sheffield United: 15/8
Draw: 17/10
Crystal Palace: 13/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
