Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 5, 2026, Crystal Palace and Hoffenheim will meet in the fourth round of the Europa League league phase. The hosts are determined to fight for the win.
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: team news and expert analysis
Under Glasner, the London club won the first major trophies in its history—the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield—and Oliver rounded off his spell by adding the Conference League trophy. His successor, Saj, has made a poorer start since taking over in the summer, with more than half of the team’s Premier League matches ending in defeat. They did, however, beat Fulham in the League Cup! The club from Sinsheim improved last season, finishing fifth in the Bundesliga. But this campaign, they rarely win and remain in the bottom half of the table.
The English side made its Europa League debut by thrashing Lech 4-0 at home. However, the very next round brought a disappointing shootout with Lyon, as they lost 2-3 away from home. In Istanbul, they at least managed a draw against Beşiktaş, finishing the match with a numerical advantage.
The Germans have also struggled this autumn. In the opening round, they sensationally lost to OFI. In October, they were again left without points at home against Beşiktaş, conceding one more goal than they scored in a 2-3 defeat. Their most recent match against Lyon, however, ended in a convincing 3-0 victory.
Previous matches: Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim
This will be the first visit by Hoffenheim to the London club.
Both teams have been poor, but Crystal Palace have home advantage. We are backing the hosts to win (odds – 1.95).
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: key statistics and trends
- Crystal Palace have won one of their three matches in the tournament
- Crystal Palace score an average of 1 goal and concede 2.33 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 44% of Crystal Palace matches, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
- Hoffenheim have lost twice in three matches
- Hoffenheim score an average of 1.75 goals and concede 2 goals per match. Both teams have scored in 75% of Hoffenheim matches, with an average total of 3.75 goals per game
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: possible starting lineups
Crystal Palace play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Benítez — Richards, Disasi, Kanwo — Mingueza, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell — Pino, Sarr — Strand Larsen
Hoffenheim play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Baumann — Kofler, Kabak, Machida, Bernardo — Bürger, Avdullahu — Kramarić, Asllani, Dagim — Hložek
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the Europa League standings
