Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 confirmed lineups, starting XIs and substitutes, plus our match prediction and betting odds for this Bundesliga clash on Sunday.
Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 18:30 UK time |
Venue | SNP Arena |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 have been confirmed.
Hoffenheim Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI: Oliver Baumann, Vladimír Coufal, Koki Machida, Ozan Kabak, Mats Rots, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Alexander Prass, Andrej Kramarić, Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani
Substitutes: Valentin Lässig, Max Moerstedt, Adam Hložek, Adam Daghim, Luca Philipp, Jykese Fields, Bernardo, Natnael Abraha, Cajetan Lenz
Schalke 04 Starting XI
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI: Loris Karius, Robin Gosens, Nikola Katić, Hasan Kuruçay, Dejan Ljubičić, Mertcan Ayhan, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Adil Aouchiche, Satoshi Tanaka, Kenan Karaman, Hwang Hee-Chan
Substitutes: Luca Vozar, Edin Džeko, Edion Gashi, Vitalie Becker, Junior Dina Ebimbe, Junior Adamu, Bryan Lasme, Finn Porath, Kevin Müller
Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 Immediate Reaction
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim line up in a 4-2-2-2, with Andrej Kramarić and Alexander Prass operating in the attacking midfield positions behind the front pair of Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani. Wouter Burger and Leon Avdullahu are named in the double pivot, with Vladimír Coufal and Mats Rots as the full-backs in front of a back line of Koki Machida and Ozan Kabak.
Schalke 04
Schalke 04 set up in a 5-3-2, with Loris Karius in goal and a back five of Robin Gosens, Nikola Katić, Hasan Kuruçay, Dejan Ljubičić and Mertcan Ayhan. Soufiane El-Faouzi, Adil Aouchiche and Satoshi Tanaka make up the midfield three, with Kenan Karaman and Hwang Hee-Chan leading the attack.
Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Andrej Kramarić to score at any time, Hoffenheim to score over 1.5 home goals, Adam Hložek to have over 2.5 shots, and Alexander Prass to be shown a card.
Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Hoffenheim are favourites to win.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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