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Crystal Palace welcome 1899 Hoffenheim on 5 November 2026 · 17:45 at Selhurst Park (London), and the referee is Horațiu Feșnic. Crystal Palace (54%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Crystal Palace lie 21st, having collected 5 points after 4 matches (1W 2D 1L); 1899 Hoffenheim lie 23rd, having collected 4 points (1W 1D 2L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Crystal Palace average 2.7 goals for and 1.7 against, compared with 1.7 for and 1.7 against for 1899 Hoffenheim.
- Form in the competition. Crystal Palace: 1W 1D 1L, goals 8–5; 1899 Hoffenheim: 1W 0D 2L, goals 5–5.
What to expect
In our view Crystal Palace hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–1 (9.6%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.51), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 64%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 65%.
The prediction at a glance
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Crystal Palace 8–5, 1899 Hoffenheim 5–5.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 65%.
- Unavailable: Crystal Palace 9, 1899 Hoffenheim 8.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 64%, top price 1.50). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Crystal Palace: C. Doucoure, Z. Gozo, E. Guessand, J. Lerma, C. Riad, T. Tomiyasu, J. Larsen, I. Sarr, Q. Timber. 1899 Hoffenheim will be without: B. Conte, N. De Cat, L. Engelns, V. Gendrey, A. Hajdari, R. Hranac, P. Wimmer, V. Coufal. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.81 | 4.30 | 4.24 |
| Market average | 1.77 | 4.13 | 4.09 |
| Lowest odds | 1.73 | 3.90 | 3.81 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.16 | 1.12 | 83.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.51 | 1.45 | 64.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.80 | 2.69 | 35.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.25 | 2.15 | 44.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.50 | 1.44 | 64.5% |
| BTTS – no | 2.80 | 2.62 | 35.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 5/11/26, 16:17. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.2%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Crystal Palace 2–1 1899 Hoffenheim, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Crystal Palace 21st (5 points), 1899 Hoffenheim 23rd (4 points).
- Form in the competition: Crystal Palace 1W 1D 1L (8:5), 1899 Hoffenheim 1W 0D 2L (5:5).
- Absences: Crystal Palace 9, 1899 Hoffenheim 8.
Who will win Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim: injuries and missing players
Crystal Palace
- C. Doucourenot in the squad · will miss the match
- Z. Gozonot in the squad · will miss the match
- E. Guessandnot in the squad · will miss the match
- J. Lermanot in the squad · will miss the match
- C. Riadknee injury · will miss the match
- T. Tomiyasucalf injury · will miss the match
- J. Larsenankle injury · doubtful
- I. Sarrgroin injury · doubtful
- Q. Timberhamstring injury · doubtful
1899 Hoffenheim
- B. Contegroin injury · will miss the match
- N. De Catknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Engelnsnot in the squad · will miss the match
- V. Gendreyankle injury · will miss the match
- A. Hajdarifoot injury · will miss the match
- R. Hranacknee injury · will miss the match
- P. Wimmerthigh injury · will miss the match
- V. Coufalmuscle injury · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 4 | 4-0-0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bournemouth | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 3 |  Ferencvárosi TC | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:3 | 12 |
| 4 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 3-1-0 | 10:2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Juventus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 11:4 | 10 |
| 6 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 4:1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 4 | 2-1-1 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 2-1-1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 |  Levski Sofia | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 12 |  NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 2-1-1 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lyon | 4 | 2-1-1 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 14 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 15 |  Anderlecht | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 16 |  OFI | 4 | 2-0-2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 |  Rennes | 4 | 1-3-0 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Omonia Nicosia | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 19 |  Torreense | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 20 |  Real Sociedad | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:4 | 5 |
| 21 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:6 | 5 |
| 22 |  Sparta Praha | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 23 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 24 |  Sturm Graz | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 25 |  Celje | 4 | 1-1-2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 26 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 27 |  Celta Vigo | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 28 |  AC Milan | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 29 |  Jagiellonia | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 30 |  Plzeň | 4 | 1-0-3 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 31 |  Marseille | 4 | 1-0-3 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 32 |  Celtic | 4 | 1-0-3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 33 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 4 | 0-1-3 | 1:8 | 1 |
| 34 |  Lillestrøm | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:10 | 1 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:12 | 1 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 4 | 0-0-4 | 4:14 | 0 |
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Under 3.5 goals (1.78); Crystal Palace to win (1.81).
Who will win Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our estimate gives Crystal Palace a 54% chance of winning, the draw 23% and 1899 Hoffenheim 23%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 5 November 2026 at 17:45, venue Selhurst Park, London. Referee: Horațiu Feșnic.
Who will be missing?
Crystal Palace: C. Doucoure, Z. Gozo, E. Guessand, J. Lerma, C. Riad, T. Tomiyasu, J. Larsen, I. Sarr, Q. Timber. 1899 Hoffenheim: B. Conte, N. De Cat, L. Engelns, V. Gendrey, A. Hajdari, R. Hranac, P. Wimmer, V. Coufal. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 65% (odds 1.51) and under 2.5 goals at 35% (odds 2.80).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 64% (odds 1.50).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–1 (9.6%), then 1–1 (9.6%) and 2–0 (7.4%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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