1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04 Prediction

Hoffenheim host Schalke on 8 November 2026 at 21:30 in the Bundesliga. The hosts sit 12th with nine points from eight rounds, while Schalke occupy second-from-bottom with six points. Hoffenheim have won their last two home matches 3-0 each, most recently dismantling Bayer Leverkusen. Schalke have not scored in four consecutive league games and remain winless in five straight matches across all competitions. Hoffenheim have beaten Schalke in their last four head-to-head meetings and Schalke have not won at the SNP Arena in a decade.

Form and Head to Head

Hoffenheim's recent record shows inconsistency. They defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 away and thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home in October, but lost 0-2 to Werder Bremen. In European play, they beat Lyon 3-0 and drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace. Over their last ten matches, Hoffenheim average 1.50 goals for and 1.60 against at home.

Schalke's attacking crisis deepens. They have scored only four goals in eight league rounds, the worst tally in the Bundesliga. Their recent run includes a 0-2 loss to RB Leipzig, a 0-0 draw with Cologne, a 0-1 defeat to Mainz, and a 1-2 loss to Freiburg. Away from home over their last ten matches, Schalke average 0.99 goals for and 1.00 against.

In six head-to-head meetings since 2011, Hoffenheim have won three, drawn two, and lost one. Hoffenheim won 3-2 at home in November 2012 and 3-1 away in December 2013.

Best Bet

Back Hoffenheim to win. The hosts possess superior attacking quality, have scored 14 Bundesliga goals this season, and have dismantled strong opponents at home. Schalke cannot score and have not won in five league matches. Hoffenheim's home record and dominance in the fixture make them the clear pick. At Melbet, a Hoffenheim win trades at 1.59. At 1xBet and 22Bet, the same bet is 1.66. At 1Win, it is 1.63. At Mostbet, it is 1.60.

Odds to Watch

The draw is available at 4.44 on Melbet, 4.62 on 1xBet and 22Bet, 4.40 on 1Win, and 4.33 on Mostbet. A Schalke win is priced at 4.94 on Melbet, 5.13 on 1xBet and 22Bet, 4.95 on 1Win, and 4.80 on Mostbet. Hoffenheim's attacking prowess and Schalke's toothless form make the home win the strongest value in the 1X2 market.