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1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 FC Schalke 04
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Hoffenheim host Schalke at the SNP Arena in Sinsheim for a Bundesliga clash between a mid-table side looking to build momentum and a struggling visitor fighting to stay competitive. The hosts sit 12th with 9 points from 8 games, while Schalke occupy 17th with just 6 points. This is a fixture where Hoffenheim's recent form and home advantage should tell.
Team form
1899 Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim have found their rhythm. They won their last two league matches — beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home on 25 October and Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 away a week earlier. Over their last five games, they have scored 10 goals and conceded 8, averaging 2.0 per game at both ends. Their season record shows 14 goals scored and 16 conceded across 8 matches, a rate of 1.75 scored and 2.00 conceded per game. The 3-0 win over Leverkusen demonstrated attacking intent, with 6 shots on target and an expected goals figure of 3.34 in that fixture.
FC Schalke 04
Schalke are struggling to find consistency. They have won just once in their opening 8 games and have drawn three times, leaving them with 6 points. Their goal tally is alarming — only 4 scored and 9 conceded across the season, averaging 0.50 scored and 1.13 conceded per game. Their most recent league outing on 20 September ended goalless at home against Elversberg. Over their last five competitive matches, they have scored 8 goals but conceded 4, though that tally includes a friendly win; their league form is far more defensive and blunt.
Head-to-head
Hoffenheim have the edge in recent head-to-head meetings. In their last five encounters, Hoffenheim won three times at home (2-0 in 2017, 2-1 in 2016, and 2-1 in 2014), drew once (1-1 in 2018), and lost once (1-4 in 2016). The pattern shows Hoffenheim as the stronger force in this fixture, particularly on home soil.
Key factors
Hoffenheim's attacking threat is the standout factor. They have scored in their last two games and create chances consistently — their xG of 3.34 in the Leverkusen win shows they can generate quality opportunities. Schalke's defensive fragility is a concern; conceding 9 goals in 8 games reflects a backline under pressure. Hoffenheim's possession and shot volume should dominate this match. Schalke's only strength is their recent defensive discipline in draws, but they lack the attacking firepower to trouble Hoffenheim's defence consistently.
Prediction
Hoffenheim are the favourite. They bring superior recent form, a stronger goal difference, and the home advantage at the SNP Arena. Schalke arrive in poor shape and have struggled to score goals all season. The bookmakers price Hoffenheim's win at 1.61, reflecting their clear advantage. While Schalke showed resilience in draws against Elversberg and Bayern München, they have not won since early September and lack the attacking threat to trouble a Hoffenheim side in form. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, and their recent trajectory suggests they should control this encounter.
Back Hoffenheim to win. The hosts are the favourite and should have enough quality to overcome a Schalke side that has won only once all season. The over/under 2.5 goals market is finely balanced, while both teams to score is too close to call given Schalke's blunt attack and Hoffenheim's recent defensive improvements.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 |  VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Hamburger SV | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 12 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 |  FC Augsburg | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 |  1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 |  FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
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