Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United Prediction & Match Preview

• Sheffield United lost eight and drew two of ten away fixtures in this term of the Premier League.
• Crystal Palace won each of the previous three head-to-head meetings with the Blades.
• Sheffield United have by far the weakest defensive record in the division with 51 goals conceded in 21 matches.

Both Crystal Palace and Sheffield United will be hoping to forget their recent disasters as they take on each other on Tuesday evening in a Matchday No 22 fixture at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace suffered a demolishing 0-5 loss to city rivals Arsenal ten days ago in the previous round of the Premier League.

The Eagles, however, had a full week of rest ahead of this home tie with Sheffield United whose players were in action on Saturday, falling 2-5 at home to Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sheffield United have been the weakest team in the top flight of English football in the first half of the season.

The Blades probably have the weakest roster of all elite-class teams. They own the weakest attacking and defensive record at the same time with a horrendous goal difference of 17-51 after 21 rounds of the competition in the Premier League. Sheffield United are also the division’s worst travellers. They claimed no more than two points from ten away outings in the league this term.

Recent Meetings

Crystal Palace can rely on recent tradition as they dispatched the Blades in each of the previous three head-to-head encounters.

The run includes this season’s 1-0 victory for Palace in August last year at Bramall Lane.

None of the previous six H2H matches between these rivals provided three or more goals scored.

Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United Prediction

Crystal Palace have received a major boost with the return of Michael Olise to full training last week. Olise is ready to make a start on Tuesday according to Roy Hodgson. Eberechi Eze is fully fit as well, meaning the Eagles have their full power available in the final third ahead of the clash with the league’s worst defensive unit.

This is a very important match for Crystal Palace whose players will be highly motivated to secure a statement win after a tough loss to Arsenal in the previous round. Sheffield United lost eight and drew two of ten away fixtures in this term of the Premier League.

We expect a commanding win for Crystal Palace here and we will back them to win by two or more goals difference at the odds of 2.62.

Odsonne Edouard is Palace’s top scorer this season with six goals to his name. He should have plenty of space to deliver in the final third past the division’s weakest defensive line on Tuesday. Sheffield United conceded 25 goals in 10 away outings in this term of the Premier League. We see great value in backing Edouard to score anytime at the 2.87 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- January 29, 2024

Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

Crystal Palace to win in -1.5 Asian Handicap

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	2.69 Odds
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Odsonne Edouard to score anytime

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2.88 Odds

Correct Score: Crystal Palace 3-0

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	12.00 Odds
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