Analysis of Crystal Palace vs Sheffield Utd performance
Crystal Palace has not been playing well recently. They only won 1/10 recent rounds in the Premier League. Bad results caused coach Roy Hodgson’s team to drop to 15th place in the rankings.
Crystal Palace really wants to take advantage of the match with Sheffield Utd to gain points. It must be emphasized that in this match, they have the advantage of playing at home – where Mr. Hodgson’s students are going through a 3-match unbeaten streak.
Crystal Palace also has the support of the past. Specifically, they won all 3 recent encounters with Sheffield Utd and did not let the opponent score an honorable goal. Most recently, in the first leg of this season, Crystal Palace defeated Sheffied Utd 1-0 on the opponent’s field thanks to a goal from striker Odsonne Edouard.
In particular, at Selhurts Park, Crystal Palace won 4, drew 1, only having to suffer 1 defeat in the last 6 times welcoming Sheffield Utd. Therefore, Mr. Hodgson’s students are certainly very confident entering the upcoming match.
Sheffield Utd is not worthy of Crystal Palace’s opponent. They only won 1/7 recent matches on all fronts. Thereby, they are ranked lowest in the Premier League. The fatal weakness that prevents Sheffield Utd from raising its head is its weak defense. They are the worst defensive team in the tournament with 51 goals conceded.
With that poor defense system, it is likely that Sheffield Utd will be punished by Crystal Palace’s strikers.
Latest Crystal Palace vs Sheffield Utd force information
Crystal Palace is missing a few key players in this match due to injury. They are Michael Olise, Rob Holding, Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward. However, they have the return of Jordan Ayew after completing his obligation to play for Ghana at CAN 2023, but it is not certain that he will play as a starter.
Sheffield Utdd has the return of Ben Brereton Diaz. However, they are still missing Rhian Brewster due to suspension and John Egan and Ghris Basham due to injury.
Expected lineup Crystal Palace vs Sheffield Utd
Crystal Palace (4-4-2): Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Eze, Richards, Lerma, Schlupp; Edouard, Mateta
Sheffield Utd (4-5-1): Foderingham; Bogle, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Trusty; McAtee, Osborn, Souza, Hamer, Diaz; Osula