Bet with MINO CASINO →1899 Hoffenheim meet FC Schalke 04 on 8 November 2026 · 18:30 at SNP Arena (Sinsheim). 1899 Hoffenheim (58%) are the favourites here. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, 1899 Hoffenheim are 12th with 9 points after 8 matches (3W 0D 5L), whereas FC Schalke 04 are 17th with 6 points (1W 3D 4L).
- Attack and defence. 1899 Hoffenheim have scored 1.8 and conceded 2.0 goals per game on average in this competition; FC Schalke 04 average 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. In their 26 meetings so far, 1899 Hoffenheim have 13 wins, FC Schalke 04 have 8 wins and 5 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 47–41.
What to expect
1899 Hoffenheim should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 2–1 (9.8%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50), and our probability for it is 64%. We estimate both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 64%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 26; 1899 Hoffenheim 13 wins, 5 draws, FC Schalke 04 8 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 3.4 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: 1899 Hoffenheim 14–16, FC Schalke 04 4–9.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 64%.
- Absent: 1899 Hoffenheim 0, FC Schalke 04 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 62%, best available odds 1.55). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
1899 Hoffenheim are missing: no absences. FC Schalke 04 are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 1.65 | 4.67 | 5.08 |
| Market average | 1.61 | 4.33 | 4.73 |
| Lowest odds | 1.55 | 3.92 | 4.22 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.16 | 1.12 | 83.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.50 | 1.46 | 64.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.65 | 35.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.23 | 2.17 | 44.0% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.55 | 1.50 | 62.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.55 | 2.45 | 38.0% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 3/11/26, 02:45. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 6.4%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 FC Schalke 04, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: 1899 Hoffenheim 12th (9 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: 26 matches: 1899 Hoffenheim 13W 5D 8L, goals 47–41.
- Absences: 1899 Hoffenheim 0, FC Schalke 04 0.
Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: who is missing
1899 Hoffenheim
- No reported absences
FC Schalke 04
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 8 | 5-3-0 | 27:8 | 18 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5-3-0 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5-1-2 | 18:10 | 16 |
| 4 |  RB Leipzig | 8 | 5-0-3 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 8 | 4-3-1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4-1-3 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 8 | 4-1-3 | 16:16 | 13 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3-2-3 | 13:18 | 11 |
| 9 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3-1-4 | 17:17 | 10 |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2-3-3 | 18:15 | 9 |
| 11 |  VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:15 | 9 |
| 12 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:16 | 9 |
| 13 |  1. FC Köln | 8 | 2-3-3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 14 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 8 | 3-0-5 | 7:19 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1-4-3 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1-3-4 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1-1-6 | 11:22 | 4 |
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What is the best tip for 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
Our result tip is 1899 Hoffenheim to win (odds 1.65), and our goals tip is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50). The safer pick is 1899 Hoffenheim or draw (1X).
Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04?
Our probabilities: 1899 Hoffenheim to win 58%, a draw 22%, FC Schalke 04 to win 20%.
What time and where is kick-off?
8 November 2026, kick-off at 18:30, at SNP Arena, Sinsheim.
Who will be missing?
1899 Hoffenheim: no absences. FC Schalke 04: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 64% (odds 1.50); under 2.5 goals is at 36% (odds 2.75).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 62% probability (odds 1.55).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 2–1 (9.8%); after that come 1–1 (9.3%) and 2–0 (8.1%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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