Our verdict
Crystal Palace or draw
Bet365 1.25
Win probability
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.85 – 1.38Half time / full time result. 1 = Crystal Palace, X = draw, 2 = 1899 Hoffenheim.
Asian handicap applied to Crystal Palace.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest first
Crystal Palace0W 1D 4L · last 5
1899 Hoffenheim3W 1D 2L · last 6Europa League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 | WWW |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 | WWW |
| 5 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 | WWW |
| 6 | Union St. Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WDW |
| 7 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | DWW |
| 8 | Beşiktaş | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 9 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | DWW |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 | WWL |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | LWW |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 | WDL |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 | DLW |
| 16 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 | LDW |
| 17 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WDL |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | LWD |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | WLD |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | WDL |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | DLW |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 | WLL |
| 23 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | WLL |
| 24 | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LWL |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | WLL |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 | LWL |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | LLW |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | DLL |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | LLD |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 | LDL |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | DLL |
| 33 | Plzen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | LLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  L. DionyOmonia Nicosia | 7 | 4 |
| 2 |  A. CissèAC Milan | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Yeremy PinoCrystal Palace | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Sergio GómezReal Sociedad | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |  K. ZachariassenFerencvarosi TC | 11 | 3 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Crystal Palace | 1899 Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 5 | 6 |
| Wins | 0 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 4 | 2 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 1 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 3 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 6 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 5/5 | 6/6 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 3/5 | 4/6 |
| Over 3.5 | 3/5 | 1/6 |
| BTTS – yes | 2/5 | 3/6 |
Match preview
Crystal Palace host 1899 Hoffenheim in the Europa League (League Stage - 4) at Selhurst Park, London, with kick-off on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 18:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Crystal Palace slight favourites, giving Crystal Palace a 48% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 28% for 1899 Hoffenheim. Our tip is: Crystal Palace or draw.
Crystal Palace have taken 1 points from their last 5 games (0W 1D 4L). 1899 Hoffenheim have taken 10 points from their last 5 games (3W 1D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 63% chance of over 2.5 and a 64% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Europe Europa League
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026, 18:45 WAT
- Venue
- Selhurst Park, London
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Quick answers
When is Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim kicks off on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 18:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim in?
The match is in the Europe Europa League.
Where are Crystal Palace and 1899 Hoffenheim in the table?
Crystal Palace are 15th and 1899 Hoffenheim are 23rd in the Europa League.
Who will win Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our prediction is Crystal Palace or draw. Win probabilities: Crystal Palace 48%, draw 24%, 1899 Hoffenheim 28%.
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We estimate a 64% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We estimate a 63% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.