Sheffield United Vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Head-To-Head, Live Stream, Time, Date, Lineup, Betting Tips, Where To Watch Live? Premier League Match Details – 12 Aug: Sheffield United returns to Premier League action this weekend as a new dawn begins at Crystal Place.
After finishing second in the Championship, the Blades are back big time after a two-season absence, and they will need to start well against the Eagles as the season ahead looks to be as tough as ever.
Palace is without Wilfried Zaha after a prolonged outing on a free transfer, eventually leaving to join Galatasaray, but will now look to new shining star Eberechi Eze to continue his fine form under Roy Hodgson, who remained as manager for one more season.
Sheffield United Vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Any optimism about Sheffield United’s top-flight return has certainly reduced during the off-season, as many fans fear a preposterous struggle for survival awaits in 2023-24.
The departure of Iliman Ndiaye to Marseille and midfield maestro Sander Berge to potential relegation rivals Burnley – as well as the departures of two promotion-winning loanees – leaves the Blades facing a tough year ahead.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side has languished since finishing runners-up to Vincent Kompany’s Clarets in a highly competitive Championship battle after the former Barnsley boss turned around United’s fortunes following relegation from the Premier League in 2021.
Overcoming a transfer ban and other off-field problems, Heckingbottom led his youth team to 28 wins last term – six more than any other team except Burnley – but an even bigger challenge awaits.
During the pre-season time, Sheffield United have lost half of their matches, failing to score on four occasions, including a 3–0 home defeat to Stuttgart in their final warm-up match last week.
Sheffield United Vs Crystal Palace Date, kick-Off Time and Venue
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for kick-off at 3 PM BST on Saturday, 12 August 2023.