Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Anthony Coggins
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Jan | Arsenal FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | West Ham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Selhurst Park!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' George Baldock is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Crystal Palace FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for George Baldock.
- 23' Christian Benteke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 67 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. James Tomkins is booked for Crystal Palace FC — Yellow card on 24.
- 29' 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.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Crystal Palace FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Billy Sharp has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 44' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' Crystal Palace FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' The Spain Vicente Guaita breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 1-0!
- 63' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 64' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Billy Sharp departs to be replaced by Lys Mousset.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luka Milivojevic on 67 minutes.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Fleck.
- 68' John Lundstram is replacing Sander Berge for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 72' A moment of madness from Joel Ward on 72 minutes earns him a Red card. Crystal Palace FC will be frustrated.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joel Ward on 74 minutes.
- 77' The Crystal Palace FC bench stirs into life. Christian Benteke is withdrawn and Andros Townsend gets his opportunity.
- 80' The crowd applauds James McCarthy as he leaves the pitch. Max Meyer steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Cheikhou Kouyate. He replaces James McArthur on 85 minute.
- 90' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 90 minute. Oliver McBurnie leaves to be changed by Ben Osborn.
- Another three points for Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 9
- 2
- 5
- 3
- 18
- 11
- 17
- 24
-
22
James McCarthy ↓ Max Meyer 80'
Bench
-
8
Cheikhou Kouyate ↑ 85'
-
7
Max Meyer ↑ 80'
- 13
- 6
- 34
- 44
-
10
Andros Townsend ↑ 77'
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↓ Ben Osborn 90'
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Lys Mousset 64'
- 12
- 1
-
32
Sander Berge ↓ John Lundstram 68'
Bench
-
22
Lys Mousset ↑ 64'
- 15
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 90'
- 8
-
7
John Lundstram ↑ 68'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eberechi Eze | 4 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Vicente Guaita | 1 |
| Jeffrey Schlupp | 1 |
| Christian Benteke | 1 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 1 |
| Ben Brereton | 1 |
Head to Head
Crystal Palace FC Form
2020-02-01
Crystal Palace FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-01-21
Crystal Palace FC
0–2
Southampton FC
L
2020-01-18
Manchester City FC
2–2
Crystal Palace FC
D
2020-01-11
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Arsenal FC
D
2020-01-01
Norwich City FC
1–1
Crystal Palace FC
D
2019-12-28
Southampton FC
1–1
Crystal Palace FC
D
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-02-01
Crystal Palace FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-01-21
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
2020-01-18
Arsenal FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-01-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
West Ham United FC
W
2020-01-02
Liverpool FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2019-12-29
Manchester City FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.85
Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Crystal Palace FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
71%
Crystal Palace FC or Sheffield United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC
| Handicap | Crystal Palace FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 18% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.