TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/11/2026

Bundesliga · 9

08 Nov 2026 SNP Arena Louis Hecq

TSG Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04 – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
7bet	1.58	4.20	4.50	View odds
Betfred	1.67	4.33	4.60	View odds
Ladbrokes	2.00	2.60	4.40	View Odds
Coral	2.00	2.60	4.40	View Odds
BoyleSports	1.55	4.20	4.50	View odds

Our prediction

1: TSG Hoffenheim to win

1.58 on 7bet

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 08 Nov 2026 at 17:31 · Odds are subject to change

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Hoffenheim sit eleventh in the Bundesliga table, their form a mixed bag of late with two wins and two defeats across their last four outings. The hosts will be without Patrick Wimmer through a muscle complaint, while Nathan De Cat faces a lengthy absence following knee surgery. Despite that inconsistency, Hoffenheim have been prolific in creating chances, averaging close to eighteen shots per match, and they hold a commanding recent record against Saturday's opponents, winning the last three head-to-head meetings.

Schalke 04 find themselves in deep trouble near the relegation zone, sitting sixteenth after a dreadful run that has yielded just one draw and three defeats from their last four away fixtures. The newly promoted side are further hampered by a raft of injuries: captain Kenan Karaman is sidelined with muscular problems, Ron Schallenberg is out with a leg issue, and defender Maximilian Wöber is expected to miss the remainder of the calendar year. Hwang Hee-chan is, however, available.

Recommended Bets

	7bet	Betfred	Ladbrokes
TSG Hoffenheim to win	1.58	1.67	2.00
Under 2.5	2.40	·	2.45
BTTS Yes	1.57	1.53	1.57

Odds recorded on 08 Nov 2026 at 17:31 · Odds are subject to change

Hoffenheim's case for a home win at 1.58 rests on clear statistical superiority. They average 17.8 shots per match compared to Schalke's 10.2, and their attacking output of 1.75 goals per match underlines a side comfortable creating chances at the SNP Arena. Three consecutive head-to-head victories further strengthen the hosts' credentials in this fixture.

Schalke's injury list is deeply concerning. Captain Kenan Karaman, defender Maximilian Wöber, and midfielder Ron Schallenberg are all unavailable, while attacker Moussa Sylla's recent muscular problem adds further uncertainty. Sitting sixteenth with just one draw and three defeats from their last five away matches, the visitors look ill-equipped to trouble Hoffenheim's backline consistently.

Given the hosts' shot volume and Schalke's depleted squad, backing the home win represents the strongest value on offer. The over 2.5 goals line at 1.53 also merits consideration, as Hoffenheim's attacking intent against a weakened defence could produce a multi-goal affair. Both teams to score at 1.57 is less convincing given Schalke's blunt forward options.