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Sheffield United FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 8 May 2021 · 14:00 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Joel Ward
Y 31' Joel Ward

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Crystal Palace FCPremier League at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Matthew Wilkes
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Derek Eaton
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Eddie Smart

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Crystal Palace FC H 0–2 L
02 May Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–4 L
24 Apr Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–0 W
17 Apr Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
11 Apr Arsenal FC H 0–3 L
03 Apr Leeds United FC A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Sheffield United FC A 2–0 W
01 May Manchester City FC H 0–2 L
26 Apr Leicester City FC A 1–2 L
10 Apr Chelsea FC H 1–4 L
05 Apr Everton FC A 1–1 D
13 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Crystal Palace FC.
  • 2' Crystal Palace FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Christian Benteke on 2.
  • 7' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 12' Crystal Palace FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
  • 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
  • 27' Crystal Palace FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Controversy at the stadium! Joel Ward argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 31' Controversy at the stadium! Joel Ward argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gary Cahill, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Oliver Norwood gets a Yellow card.
  • 43' Sheffield United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' Sander Berge makes way for Ben Osborn at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Crystal Palace FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 70' Crystal Palace FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Jeffrey Schlupp is replaced by Jairo Riedewald on 71 minute.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Ayew. He replaces Andros Townsend on 75 minute.
  • 80' John Lundstram gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Kean Bryan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 88' What a moment for Eberechi Eze! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • Another three points for Crystal Palace FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for: Crystal Palace FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC30% Draw32% Crystal Palace FC38%
Actual: Crystal Palace FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
70%
Sheffield United FC or Crystal Palace FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC20% Draw53% Crystal Palace FC27%
Actual: Crystal Palace FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Crystal Palace FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 17% 73%
-0.5 27% 73%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 22% 18%
+1.5 82% 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
40%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.