Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace FC 10 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Assistant 1 Dan Cook
- Assistant 2 Mark Scholes
7 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 12.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 17 Jan | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Jan | Everton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 21 Jan | West Ham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Crystal Palace FC this season
Crystal Palace FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Crystal Palace FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/7
61-75
1/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Crystal Palace FC
| Tyrick Mitchell | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Crystal Palace FC get us underway at Selhurst Park.
- 1' Ben Brereton does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
- 6' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 6 minutes.
- 11' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 17' Eberechi Eze makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Crystal Palace FC are in front.
- 20' GOAL! James McAtee fires home to make it 1-2!
- 25' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' GOAL! Eberechi Eze scores on 27.
- 32' England international Jayden Bogle has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Jordan Ayew has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Auston Trusty has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Auston Trusty on 41.
- 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jack Robinson on 42 minutes.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Robinson.
- 46' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Ben Brereton has done his job and it is now time for Andre Brooks to step up.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 52' The whistle greets Ivo Grbic as he departs to be replaced by Wesley Foderingham.
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Crystal Palace FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' The crowd applauds Oliver McBurnie as he leaves the pitch. William Osula steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 67' Goal! Michael Olise scores his 58 goal in 390 matches.
- 70' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Michael Olise is replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp on 70 minute.
- 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Crystal Palace FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' David Ozoh is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eberechi Eze at the 78 minute mark.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Yasser Larouci. He replaces Jack Robinson on 82 minute.
- 87' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Gustavo Hamer is replaced by Cameron Archer on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rhys Norrington-Davies.
- 90' Crystal Palace FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Odsonne Edouard is hanging Jean-Philippe Mateta on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 19
- 9
- 8
-
10
Eberechi Eze ↓ David Ozoh 78'
- 30
- 14
- 16
-
7
Michael Olise ↓ Jeffrey Schlupp 70'
- 6
- 3
- 26
Bench
- 17
- 5
-
15
Jeffrey Schlupp ↑ 70'
- 44
- 1
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 90'
- 29
- 11
-
52
David Ozoh ↑ 78'
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↓ William Osula 64'
-
19
Jack Robinson ↓ Yasser Larouci 82'
- 15
- 20
-
11
Ben Brereton ↓ Andre Brooks 46'
-
8
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Cameron Archer 87'
- 5
- 21
- 25
-
–
Ivo Grbic ↓ Wesley Foderingham 52'
- 28
Bench
-
33
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 46'
- 23
- 16
-
18
Wesley Foderingham ↑ 52'
- 38
-
10
Cameron Archer ↑ 87'
-
27
Yasser Larouci ↑ 82'
-
32
William Osula ↑ 64'
-
35
Andre Brooks ↑ 46'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eberechi Eze | 4 |
| James McAtee | 1 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Vicente Guaita | 1 |
| Jeffrey Schlupp | 1 |
| Christian Benteke | 1 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 1 |
Head to Head
Crystal Palace FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-01-30
Crystal Palace FC
3–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-01-27
Sheffield United FC
2–5
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2024-01-21
Sheffield United FC
2–2
West Ham United FC
D
2024-01-06
Gillingham FC
0–4
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-12-30
Manchester City FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-12-26
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Luton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61
Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Crystal Palace FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Crystal Palace FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
49%
Crystal Palace FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC
| Handicap | Crystal Palace FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

