Bramall Lane will host an intriguing English Premier League match on Saturday. Sheffield United takes on Crystal Palace in the season opener for both teams. The match is part of a six-game schedule in the Premier League, and Sheffield United returns to the league after promotion from the Championship. Crystal Palace finished No. 11 in the EPL table a season ago, finishing strong in the process.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Crystal Palace are +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace odds, with Sheffield United +205 underdogs. A draw is priced at +215, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace picks or English Premier League predictions, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer is saying.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's Men's World Cup, he has been red-hot, going 167-149-8 for a profit of $2,787 for $100 bettors. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his EPL picks. Here are the betting lines for Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace:
- Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace money line: Crystal Palace +140, Sheffield United +205, Draw +215
- Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace spread: Crystal Palace -0.5 (+140)
- Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace over/under: 2.5 goals
- Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Sheffield United
Sheffield United has the benefit of playing at home in the opener. The club won 16 of 23 home matches last season in the Championship, including the final five, and Sheffield had a +28 goal differential on home soil. Overall, Sheffield United earned promotion with top-three marks in goals (73), goals allowed (39) and goal differential (+34).
Crystal Palace suffered a key loss with Wilfried Zaha, and the club failed to score in 16 of 38 league games last season. Crystal Palace has also won only one of the final five road games against Sheffield United. Furthermore, Crystal Palace suffered defensive slippage in some areas late last season, allowing more shots than any club in the league after March 21. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Crystal Palace
While Crystal Palace must venture on the road for this match, the club is the betting favorite due to overall class. Crystal Palace finished in the middle of the EPL table a season ago, but the team ended on a high note, suffering only two losses across the final 10 games in league play. Sheffield United performed well against Championship competition, but the club lost to VfB Stuttgart in a friendly earlier this month, and Sheffield has lost eight of the last nine season opening matches.
In addition, Sheffield lost Iliman Ndiaye, who led the club in goals and finished atop the Championship with 11 assists last season. Crystal Palace ended the preseason friendly run with a 2-0 win over Lyon and, last season, defense was a clear strength. Crystal Palace allowed only 49 goals in 38 games and ranked in the top five in save percentage (71.9%). Palace also has a budding star in Eberechi Eze in the midfield, with the youthful standout scoring six goals in the last ten games in 2022-23. See which team to pick here.
How to make Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace picks
Eimer has taken an intensive look at the Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace matchup. In addition to his full breakdown, Eimer has a pair of confident best bets. He's only sharing picks and Premier League analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace in Saturday's matchup, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace match, all from the expert who is red-hot on his soccer picks, and find out.
