The encounter between Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 is set to kick off at 18:30 on Sunday, 08/11.
This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Hoffenheim Win To Nil
Why we predict Hoffenheim to win to nil
Our betting pick is Hoffenheim Win to Nil for the Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 contest.
We anticipate Hoffenheim to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Key Betting Insights
Hoffenheim
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Schalke 04 ended in a draw
Won 3 of their last 5 matches
Schalke 04
6 matches against Hoffenheim ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Hoffenheim Win To Nil: 9/4
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Hoffenheim Preview
Hoffenheim has completed 8 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 3 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses — an average of 1.13 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 14 goals (1.75 per game) and conceded 16 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Hoffenheim has played 13 matches, scoring 24 goals (1.85 per match) and conceding 22 (1.69 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Hoffenheim
Goals Scored:24
Goals Conceded:22
Average Goals Scored:1.85
Average Goals Conceded:1.69
Wins:5
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
31/10
Werder Bremen
2 - 0
Hoffenheim
L
28/10
Holstein Kiel
1 - 1
Hoffenheim
D
25/10
Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Bayer Leverkusen
W
22/10
Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Lyon
W
18/10
Borussia M'gladbach
1 - 2
Hoffenheim
W
Hoffenheim to win the match: 8/13
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Schalke 04 Preview
Across 8 Bundesliga matches, Schalke 04 has posted 1 victories, 3 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 0.75 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (0.5 per match) and conceded 9 (1.13 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Schalke 04 has earned 2 wins from 10 matches across all competitions, scoring 9 goals (0.9 per match) and conceding 13 (1.3 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Schalke 04
Goals Scored:9
Goals Conceded:13
Average Goals Scored:0.9
Average Goals Conceded:1.3
Wins:2
Goal Difference:-4
Date
Game
Result
31/10
Schalke 04
0 - 2
RB Leipzig
L
28/10
Dynamo Dresden
2 - 0
Schalke 04
L
24/10
Köln
0 - 0
Schalke 04
D
17/10
Schalke 04
0 - 1
Mainz 05
L
11/10
Freiburg
2 - 1
Schalke 04
L
Schalke 04 to win the match: 7/2
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Statistical Insights for Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Hoffenheim
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
W
W
2
Home
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Away
L
D
W
L
L
0.8
Schalke 04
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
L
L
0.2
Home
L
L
D
D
W
1
Away
L
D
L
W
L
0.8
Favourite
Home Win
8/15
64.52%
Draw
16/5
23.81%
Away Win
4/1
20%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Hoffenheim
9
last 5 matches
Schalke 04
1
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Hoffenheim scored +800% more goals than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 goals scored count, last 5 matches
Werder Bremen
0
Holstein Kiel
1
Bayer Leverkusen
3
Lyon
3
Borussia M'gladbach
2
0
RB Leipzig
0
Dynamo Dresden
0
Köln
0
Mainz 05
1
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Hoffenheim
4
last 5 matches
Schalke 04
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Schalke 04 conceded +75% more goals than Hoffenheim in the last 5 matches.
Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Werder Bremen
2
Holstein Kiel
1
Bayer Leverkusen
0
Lyon
0
Borussia M'gladbach
1
2
RB Leipzig
2
Dynamo Dresden
0
Köln
1
Mainz 05
2
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Corners
Hoffenheim
36
last 5 matches
Schalke 04
18
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Hoffenheim received +100% more corners than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 corners count, last 5 matches
Werder Bremen
4
Holstein Kiel
10
Bayer Leverkusen
5
Lyon
11
Borussia M'gladbach
6
3
RB Leipzig
4
Dynamo Dresden
5
Köln
4
Mainz 05
2
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Cards
Hoffenheim
13
last 5 matches
Schalke 04
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Hoffenheim received +18% more cards than Schalke 04 in the last 5 matches.
Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 cards count, last 5 matches
Werder Bremen
0
Holstein Kiel
5
Bayer Leverkusen
3
Lyon
3
Borussia M'gladbach
2
2
RB Leipzig
5
Dynamo Dresden
3
Köln
0
Mainz 05
1
Freiburg
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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