Bundesliga · Sun 8 Nov 2026, 19:30 WAT
Hoffenheim vs Schalke Prediction & Tips
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
FC Schalke 04Who wins?
Hoffenheim vs Schalke match preview
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim face FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga on Sunday 8 November, with kick-off at 19:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
Our Poisson-based AI model, built from attack and defence ratings in every finished Bundesliga match, gives Hoffenheim a 58% chance of winning, 24% for a draw and 18% for Schalke. It expects about 1.68 goals for Hoffenheim and 0.81 for Schalke.
The model's top tip is Over 1.5 goals, a 71% chance with fair odds of 1.41. Both teams to score is rated at 45%, Over 1.5 goals at 71% and Over 2.5 goals at 45%. Fair odds have no bookmaker margin, so the price you see at Bet9ja, SportyBet or 1xBet will usually be lower. Check it before you play.
Hoffenheim have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches on record, scoring 8 and conceding 9.
Schalke have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches on record, scoring 1 and conceding 5.
All markets for Hoffenheim vs Schalke
| Market | Chance | Fair odds | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffenheim or Draw | 82% | 1.22 | Strong |
| Either team wins (no draw) | 76% | 1.32 | Strong |
| Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | Strong |
| Over 1.5 goals | 71% | 1.41 | Good |
| Hoffenheim to win | 58% | 1.73 | Weak |
| Not both teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | Weak |
| Under 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.83 | Weak |
| Over 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.20 | Avoid |
| Both teams to score | 45% | 2.21 | Avoid |
| Schalke or Draw | 42% | 2.38 | Avoid |
| Under 1.5 goals | 29% | 3.46 | Avoid |
| Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.15 | Avoid |
| Draw | 24% | 4.15 | Avoid |
| Schalke to win | 18% | 5.56 | Avoid |
Rating by chance: Strong 73%+, Good 65%+, Weak 52%+, Avoid below 52%. Odds are the model's fair odds, not bookmaker odds.