1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04
Germany Bundesliga
1899 Hoffenheim
FC Schalke 04
November 8, 2026 at 19:30 · Prezero Arena
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1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04 prediction and betting tip for this Germany Bundesliga match, kicking off November 8, 2026 at 19:30 at Prezero Arena. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence. Final score: 2-1 (2-0). The tip won.
Why we pick: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X)
- 1899 Hoffenheim are the stronger side on Elo rating (+204).
- FC Schalke 04 won just 1 of their last 4 away games.
- Better recent form: 1.1 vs 0.8 points per game.
- Higher in the table: 14th vs 17th.
- Bookmakers agree: 83% chance (margin removed).
Model probability: 82%
Facts from this season's and last season's results. A pick is only made when several of them agree and nothing points the other way. No bet is ever certain — please gamble responsibly (18+).
1899 Hoffenheim 2-1 FC Schalke 04: Match Report
1899 Hoffenheim beat FC Schalke 04 2-1 at Prezero Arena in the Germany Bundesliga on Sunday. 1899 Hoffenheim led 2-0 at half-time.
Fisnik Asllani opened the scoring for 1899 Hoffenheim on 10 minutes. Tim Lemperle made it 2-0 on 26 minutes, set up by Fisnik Asllani. Junior Chukwubuike Adamu pulled one back for FC Schalke 04 on 81 minutes.
FC Schalke 04 had 51% of the ball, while 1899 Hoffenheim had 15 shots (7 on target) to FC Schalke 04's 23 (6). Expected goals finished 1899 Hoffenheim 1.94, FC Schalke 04 2.61, so 1899 Hoffenheim won against the run of play.
Referee Martin Petersen showed 1 yellow card.
Our tip, 1899 Hoffenheim or draw (1X), won as 1899 Hoffenheim won.
Goals & cards
- 10' Fisnik Asllani 1899 Hoffenheim
- 26' Tim Lemperle 1899 Hoffenheim · assist Fisnik Asllani
- 76' Hwang Hee-Chan FC Schalke 04 · Yellow Card
- 81' Junior Chukwubuike Adamu FC Schalke 04
- 90+10' Adil Aouchiche FC Schalke 04 · Yellow Card
Match stats
Before the match
1899 Hoffenheim hosted FC Schalke 04 in the Germany Bundesliga (matchday 9) on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 19:30 WAT at Prezero Arena in Sinsheim. Martin Petersen was the referee.
1899 Hoffenheim are 14th in the table with 9 points from 8 games (3-0-5), while FC Schalke 04 sit 17th on 6 points. Only 3 points separate them. At home 1899 Hoffenheim have won 2 of 4; FC Schalke 04 have won 1 of 4 on the road.
1899 Hoffenheim have two wins and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-W-W-L), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. FC Schalke 04 have two draws and three defeats in their last 5 league games (D-L-L-D-L), averaging 0.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings 1899 Hoffenheim have won 4, FC Schalke 04 1, with 1 draw and an average of 3.8 goals per game. The most recent, in April 2023, finished 1899 Hoffenheim 2-0 FC Schalke 04.
1899 Hoffenheim average 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2. FC Schalke 04 average 0.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 6 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1.
Line-ups: 1899 Hoffenheim lined up in a 4-2-2-2, FC Schalke 04 in a 5-3-2.
Before kick-off, bookmakers made 1899 Hoffenheim the favourites: 1899 Hoffenheim 1.57, draw 4.33, FC Schalke 04 5.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.62, no 2.20.
Our prediction was 1899 Hoffenheim or draw (1X). The model gives 1899 Hoffenheim or a draw a 90% chance, FC Schalke 04 have lost 3 of their last 5 and 1899 Hoffenheim sit 14th, 3 places above FC Schalke 04.
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
Season stats
| 1899 Hoffenheim | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 3 / 0 / 5 | 1 / 3 / 4 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 14 (1.8) | 4 (0.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 16 (2.0) | 9 (1.1) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.3 / 1.3 | 0.0 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 6 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 | 1-3 |
| Usual formation | 4-4-2 | 3-4-2-1 |
Odds (Bet365)
Odds before kick-off.
Starting line-ups
O. Baumann, V. Coufal, O. Kabak, K. Machida, M. Rots, L. Avdullahu, W. Burger, A. Kramarić, A. Prass, T. Lemperle, F. Asllani
Coach: C. Ilzer
L. Karius, D. Ljubičić, M. Ayhan, N. Katić, H. Kuruçay, R. Gosens, S. El-Faouzi, S. Tanaka, A. Aouchiche, K. Karaman, Hwang Hee-Chan
Coach: M. Muslić
Data: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 21:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: 1899 Hoffenheim or draw (1X) — The model gives 1899 Hoffenheim or a draw a 90% chance, FC Schalke 04 have lost 3 of their last 5 and 1899 Hoffenheim sit 14th, 3 places above FC Schalke 04.
Form (last 5)
1899 Hoffenheim
LLWWL
1.6 scored · 1.8 conceded per game
FC Schalke 04
DLLDL
0.2 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
4 1899 Hoffenheim wins 1 draws 1 FC Schalke 04 wins last 6 meetings
- 1899 Hoffenheim2 - 0FC Schalke 04 Bundesliga
- 1899 Hoffenheim5 - 1FC Schalke 04 DFB Pokal
- FC Schalke 040 - 31899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga
- 1899 Hoffenheim4 - 2FC Schalke 04 Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 044 - 01899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 041 - 11899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 14:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
