Premier League prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news today

An exciting Premier League opening weekend clash pits Crystal Palace against Sheffield United.

The Blades are back in prime time after a two-season absence and after finishing second in the Championship they will need to get off to a good start against the Eagles, with the season ahead looking as tough as ever .

Palace are without Wilfried Zaha after a prolonged outing on a free transfer, eventually leaving to join Galatasaray, but will now look to bright new star Eberechi Eze to continue his good form under Roy Hodgson, who remains as coach for one more season.

Date, start time and place

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 15:00 BST kick-off today, Saturday 12 August 2023.

The match will be played at Bramall Lane.

Where to watch Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace

TV Channel: In the UK, the match will not be broadcast live due to Saturday’s 3pm lockout.

Highlights: The BBC’s flagship show ‘Match of the Day’ will be broadcast from 10.20pm BST on Saturday night, showing highlights from every match that day.

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace team news

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Sheffield United impressed last season but have done little to strengthen the squad so far this summer, while Crystal Palace are – by Hodgson’s own admission – a weaker side than the one he was able to field after his return .

The Blades will live and die by their original form, and this could be an early warning sign of things to come.

Palace will win, 1-0.

Head-to-head history and results (h2h).

Sheffield United to win: 22

Draws: 12

Crystal Palace wins: 23

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace match odds

Sheffield United: 21/10

Draw: 21/10

Crystal Palace: 29/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).