Hoffenheim vs Schalke Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 November 2026
π Hoffenheim and Schalke meet in the ninth round of the Bundesliga with different objectives for the current season. The hosts are in the bottom half of the table and have already suffered five defeats. Schalke are in the relegation zone and are having serious problems scoring goals. Both sides come into the match after European and domestic fixtures, so much will depend on the playersβ fitness.
Head-to-head record: Hoffenheim have the edge
π In their previous 28 competitive meetings, Hoffenheim have won 13, Schalke have won nine, and six have ended in draws. The matches have averaged 3.29 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them. In their most recent meeting in April 2023, Hoffenheim won 2-0 at home. The historical advantage remains with the hosts, who still have a stronger group of attacking players.
Head-to-head statistics Hoffenheim - Schalke
Hoffenheim: poor results and high activity off the ball
Hoffenheim sit 13th with nine points after eight rounds. Christian Ilzerβs side have won three matches but have already suffered five defeats. In the previous Bundesliga round, the Sinsheim side lost 2-0 to Werder Bremen, and on 5 November they drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Europa League, conceding an equaliser in stoppage time despite having an extra player. Hoffenheim have therefore won only one of their four league-phase matches in the European competition.
After eight league rounds, the hosts have scored 14 goals and conceded 16. The team play with high intensity: only Bayern Munich have covered more distance, while Hoffenheim regain possession faster than any other side after losing it - in an average of 13 seconds. However, this style demands considerable physical effort, and the congested schedule may affect the playersβ freshness. Against Schalke 04, the hosts should control possession more often and make use of their attacking playersβ pace advantage.
Match Results: Hoffenheim
Schalke: attacking crisis and the fight to escape the relegation zone
Schalke are 17th with six points after eight rounds. Miron Muslicβs side have won just one league match, drawn three and lost four. In the previous round, the Gelsenkirchen side lost 2-0 to Leipzig, having earlier been knocked out of the German Cup by Dynamo Dresden (2-0). Their winless run has therefore reached five Bundesliga matches and six matches in all competitions.
The visitorsβ main problem is their lack of goals. Schalke have scored just four in eight rounds, the lowest total in the league. They have conceded nine goals and do not look entirely hopeless defensively. However, they lack a cutting edge up front, with most attacks ending without posing a serious threat to the opposition goal. Away to Hoffenheim, the visitors will need to find ways to improve their finishing; otherwise, it will be difficult to get a positive result.
Match Results: Schalke 04
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Hoffenheim
β Hoffenheim have fairly serious squad problems. Nathan De Cat, Valentin Gendrey, Albian Hajdari, Robin HranΓ‘Δ, Max Moerstedt and Patrick Wimmer remain unavailable. Bambase ContΓ©, VladimΓr Coufal and Adam HloΕΎek are also doubtful. The absences affect every area of the team and limit Ilzerβs options for rotation.
Schalke 04
β Schalke will be without Robin Gosens, Janik Bachmann, Adrian Gantenbein, Emil HΓΈjlund, Ron Schallenberg, Maximilian WΓΆber and Moussa Sylla. The Gelsenkirchen sideβs coaching staff may also lack options to strengthen the team during the match.
π¨ Yellow Cards Prediction
Over eight matchdays, Hoffenheim's players have received 13 yellow cards, while Schalke's players have received ten. That is an average of 1.63 and 1.25 bookings per game, respectively. Neither team commits fouls particularly often, and the visitors often prefer to keep their defensive lines compact rather than challenge actively across the pitch. Therefore, Total Yellow Cards - Under 4.5 is worth considering. The odds are 1.68*.
β½ Goals Prediction
Hoffenheim have scored 14 goals in eight rounds, while Schalke have found the net only four times. The visitors cannot boast a strong scoring record even against teams in the lower half of the table. The hosts have a stronger attack and should threaten Kariusβs goal more often. Given the difference in attacking potential, Hoffenheim Team Total Goals - Over 1.5 is worth considering at odds of 1.50*.
π© Corners Prediction
Hoffenheim average 6.1 corners per match, while Schalke 04 average 3.25 - the lowest figure in the league. The visitors also allow their opponents to win more than six corners per game. The Sinsheim side make active use of the flanks and regularly work the ball into positions to deliver crosses into the penalty area. At home, the hosts should gain an additional territorial advantage, so Hoffenheim Team Total Corners - Over 5.5 at 1.63* is worth considering.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
β Editor's Pick
Hoffenheim have a stronger attacking line and home advantage. Schalke are going through a serious crisis: the visitors have not won in six consecutive matches across all competitions and have scored just four goals in the league. Despite their own squad problems and the additional workload following the Europa League, the hosts should capitalise on their opponents' lack of goals. I expect the Sinsheim side to control the match and secure a win. Final prediction: Hoffenheim to win. Correct score prediction: 2-0.
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