Get the TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and standout odds, plus a betting angle for this Bundesliga clash before kick-off.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Match Time | 18:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Sinsheim, SNP Arena |
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke puts a wobbling home side up against visitors in real trouble, and this Sunday evening Bundesliga meeting at SNP Arena matters plenty for both.
Hoffenheim sit 14th and are stretched by injuries. They are winless in three in all competitions, after being pegged back in stoppage time by Crystal Palace in the Europa League.
Schalke arrive in the relegation zone on a five-match winless run. Goals are the problem, as nobody in the division has scored fewer.
History sides with the hosts. Hoffenheim have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Schalke in all competitions, and the TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke betting odds make them 4/6 (Betfred) favourites.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Form
Hoffenheim's form has gone flat. A Bundesliga defeat at Werder Bremen was followed by that late leveller conceded to Crystal Palace in the Europa League. The shot volume is still there, though, with 16+ shots in six of the last seven league games in the Bundesliga. Fisnik Asllani has gone for goal with 3+ shots in four of his past five Bundesliga appearances.
Schalke are in a rut. Their most recent outings brought 2-0 defeats to RB Leipzig in the league and Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal. The real worry is up front: Schalke have drawn a blank in six of the eight most recent games they have played in the Bundesliga, which puts plenty on Edin Džeko's shoulders.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
TSG Hoffenheim: Patrick Wimmer (Injured/out), Nathan De Cat (Injured/out), Albian Hajdari (Injured/out), Valentin Gendrey (Injured/doubtful), Bambasé Conté (Injured/doubtful), Vladimír Coufal (Injured/doubtful), Adam Hložek (Injured/doubtful), Max Moerstedt (Injured/doubtful), Alexander Prass (Injured/doubtful)
Schalke: Max Wöber (Injured/out), Moussa Sylla (Injured/out), Adrian Gantenbein (Injured/out), Janik Bachmann (Injured/doubtful), Ron Schallenberg (Injured/doubtful)
TSG Hoffenheim
The TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke lineups start with a long home absentee list. Christian Ilzer could bring Bernardo and Adam Daghim into the starting XI, while Alexander Prass is set to return after serving his suspension despite carrying an issue. Bambasé Conté and Max Moerstedt were ruled out of the European clash with Crystal Palace and remain doubts, as does Adam Hložek.
Schalke
Miron Muslic is set to bring Dejan Ljubičić and Edin Džeko into the attack. Soufiane El-Faouzi and Robin Gosens are both fit for the trip, but Max Wöber, Moussa Sylla and Adrian Gantenbein are all out.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Predicted Lineup
TSG Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Oliver Baumann; Natnael Abraha, Ozan Kabak, Koki Machida, Bernardo; Adam Daghim, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Alexander Prass; Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani
Schalke
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Loris Karius; Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kuruçay, Vitalie Becker; Soufiane El-Faouzi, Satoshi Tanaka; Dejan Ljubičić, Kenan Karaman, Adil Aouchiche; Edin Džeko
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Key Stats & Match Facts
Hoffenheim have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 matches vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim have had 15+ shots in 4 out of 4 matches vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Edin Džeko has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
Schalke 04 have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 matches vs Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 7 of Hoffenheim's last 8 matches in the Bundesliga.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Hoffenheim win, with Schalke kept quiet at the other end. The hosts are far from flawless, but Schalke carry the weakest attack in the division and the projected total sits at only 2.51 goals, most of them in Hoffenheim colours. At 4/6 (Betfred), the home side are rightly clear favourites.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: No. Schalke have a poor scoring record away from home and Hoffenheim are expected to control the game. The visitors have been shut out six times across their previous eight Bundesliga games, and the projections rate both teams scoring at just 46.6%. It is the standout of our TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke best bets, because a side this blunt rarely finds its touch against a team that likes the ball in the opposition half.
Total Goals Over/Under: Under 3.5 goals. This suits a projected total of about 2.5 goals and a Schalke side that has been involved in low-scoring games. The projected total of 2.51 goals leaves room to spare under this line. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Schalke's last 3 games in the Bundesliga, and a stubborn, messy afternoon for the visitors fits that pattern.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Bet Builder
Our TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke bet builder tips back the home attack: Andrej Kramarić to score, Hoffenheim Over 1.5 home goals, Adam Hložek Over 2.5 shots and Alexander Prass carded.
Andrej Kramarić has found the net in five of his previous eight Bundesliga appearances against Schalke 04. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he knows where the net is in this fixture.
Hoffenheim have hit 2+ goals in six of their most recent eight Bundesliga outings. Schalke turn up in the relegation zone with confidence on the floor, so two home goals looks a fair ask.
Adam Hložek has tried 3+ shots in each of his three most recent Bundesliga appearances. He is a doubt, so check he makes the team, but when he plays he shoots on sight.
Alexander Prass has been booked twice across his previous three appearances. He returns from suspension into an aggressive Hoffenheim side, which keeps the card leg live.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 15/1 elsewhere.
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TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Talking Points
Ilzer has warned his side against complacency, insisting table positions mean nothing without physical intensity, and he has reason to be twitchy because holding on to a lead has been a Hoffenheim weakness. Muslic, for his part, says pressure "can give rise to the most stable and valuable things", but Schalke's long-ball approach runs straight into a home strength. Ozan Kabak and Nikola Katic rank as the top two defenders in the Bundesliga for aerial duels won, so expect a direct, physical battle in the air. Hoffenheim have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Schalke in all competitions, and that run feeds straight into our TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke prediction of a home win.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke Predictions FAQs
When is TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke being played?
The match is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 18:30 UK time. It is the Bundesliga fixture between TSG Hoffenheim and Schalke.
Where is TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke being played?
The match is played at SNP Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim are the home side.
What competition is TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke in?
TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke is a Bundesliga match in the 2026/2027 season.
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