Europa League· League Stage - 3· SNP Arena
1899 Hoffenheim
Lyon22 Oct
1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.38
Expected goals
1.5 - 2.2
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More 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Lyon +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Lyon or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH1 +1.51899 Hoffenheim +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| 1X1899 Hoffenheim or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.07 | - |
| 2Lyon to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Lyon -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 30% | 3.32 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 28% | 3.61 | - |
| 11899 Hoffenheim to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.51899 Hoffenheim -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.28 | - |
1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon preview & analysis
Match preview
1899 Hoffenheim host Lyon in the Europa League (League Stage - 3) at SNP Arena on Thursday, 22 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
1899 Hoffenheim are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 12. Most recently they lost to Beşiktaş 2-3 at home. They're 30th in the table with 0 points from 2 games. Lyon arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at home. They're 8th in the table with 6 points from 2 games.
Head to head
In the last 3 meetings between these sides, 1899 Hoffenheim have won 0, Lyon have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 4.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Lyon narrow favourites: 1899 Hoffenheim 23%, draw 38%, Lyon 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.5 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 72% for over 2.5 and 70% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 72% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is 1899 Hoffenheim 1-2 Lyon.
Recent form
1899 Hoffenheim- 15 OctHBeşiktaş2-3
- 10 OctHHamburger SV2-3
- 20 SeptASC Paderborn 071-3
- 17 SeptAOFI0-2
- 12 SeptHVfB Stuttgart2-1
Lyon- 15 OctHCrystal Palace3-2
- 9 OctALens1-2
- 19 SeptHRennes4-0
- 16 SeptAAnderlecht2-1
- 12 SeptAParis FC0-0
Head to head
Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 3 |  Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 |  Omonia Nicosia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 8 | Lyon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 28 |  Celta Vigo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  Anderlecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 |  Plzen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 32 |  Marseille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon: FAQ
What is the 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is 1899 Hoffenheim 1-2 Lyon.
Who is the favourite to win 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon?
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Lyon are favourites. Our model gives 1899 Hoffenheim a 23% chance of winning, Lyon 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon?
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We rate both teams to score at 70%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon kick off?
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1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at SNP Arena, Sinsheim.
