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It is 1899 Hoffenheim against FC Schalke 04 on 8 November 2026 · 18:30 at Prezero Arena (Sinsheim), and Martin Petersen will referee. 1899 Hoffenheim (62%) start as favourites in our view. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Wins: 1899 Hoffenheim win by 2 or more. Stake back: 1899 Hoffenheim win by 1. Loses: a draw, 1899 Hoffenheim lose.
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. 1899 Hoffenheim are 9th in the table, on 12 points after 9 matches (4W 0D 5L), and FC Schalke 04 are 17th, on 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. On average 1899 Hoffenheim score 1.8 goals a match in the competition and concede 2.0; for FC Schalke 04 the figures are 0.5 scored and 1.1 conceded.
- Form in the competition. 1899 Hoffenheim: 3W 0D 5L, goals 14–16; FC Schalke 04: 1W 3D 4L, goals 4–9.
- Head to head. From 27 meetings: 14 wins for 1899 Hoffenheim, 8 wins for FC Schalke 04 and 5 draws, with the goals at 49–42.
What to expect
For us, 1899 Hoffenheim are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 2–1 (9.9%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), and we rate it at 62%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 62% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 27; 1899 Hoffenheim 14 wins, 5 draws, FC Schalke 04 8 wins.
- An average of 3.4 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: 1899 Hoffenheim 14–16, FC Schalke 04 4–9.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 62%.
- Out: 1899 Hoffenheim 0, FC Schalke 04 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for 1899 Hoffenheim: no absences. Absent for FC Schalke 04: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.57 | 4.83 | 6.10 |
| Market average | 1.53 | 4.52 | 5.57 |
| Lowest odds | 1.47 | 3.91 | 4.35 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.17 | 1.14 | 82.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.51 | 62.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.63 | 2.51 | 37.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.34 | 2.28 | 41.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.27 | 41.1% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 8/11/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 5.8%.
At a glance
- Likely result: 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 FC Schalke 04, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: 1899 Hoffenheim 9th (12 points), FC Schalke 04 17th (6 points).
- Form in the competition: 1899 Hoffenheim 3W 0D 5L (14:16), FC Schalke 04 1W 3D 4L (4:9).
- H2H: 27 matches: 1899 Hoffenheim 14W 5D 8L, goals 49–42.
- Absences: 1899 Hoffenheim 0, FC Schalke 04 0.
Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: team news and absences
1899 Hoffenheim
- No reported absences
FC Schalke 04
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 9 | 6-3-0 | 29:9 | 21 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 6-3-0 | 16:7 | 21 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 9 | 6-1-2 | 20:10 | 19 |
| 4 |  RB Leipzig | 9 | 6-0-3 | 27:13 | 18 |
| 5 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 9 | 5-1-3 | 20:17 | 16 |
| 6 |  Werder Bremen | 9 | 4-3-2 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 9 | 4-1-4 | 17:18 | 13 |
| 8 |  VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 4-0-5 | 15:15 | 12 |
| 9 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 4-0-5 | 16:17 | 12 |
| 10 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 3-3-3 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hamburger SV | 9 | 4-0-5 | 10:20 | 12 |
| 12 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 3-1-5 | 18:19 | 10 |
| 13 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 2-4-3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 |  FC Augsburg | 9 | 2-3-4 | 20:20 | 9 |
| 15 |  1. FC Köln | 9 | 2-3-4 | 10:14 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 9 | 1-4-4 | 7:21 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 1-1-7 | 12:25 | 4 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
1899 Hoffenheim -1 (Asian handicap) (2.02); Over 2.5 goals (1.57).
Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
We estimate: 1899 Hoffenheim win 62%, draw 21%, FC Schalke 04 win 17%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 8 November 2026, kick-off: 18:30, venue: Prezero Arena, Sinsheim. Referee: Martin Petersen.
Who will be missing?
1899 Hoffenheim: no absences. FC Schalke 04: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 62% (odds 1.57); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 38% (odds 2.63).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 2–1 as most likely (9.9%), then 2–0 (9.4%) and 1–1 (9.2%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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