Europa League· League Stage - 4· Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace
1899 Hoffenheim5 Nov
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.56
Expected goals
2.6 - 1.2
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More Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Crystal Palace +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | - |
| 1XCrystal Palace or Draw | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| X21899 Hoffenheim or Draw | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| AH2 +1.51899 Hoffenheim +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Crystal Palace -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| 1Crystal Palace to win | 47% | 2.14 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.80 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 21899 Hoffenheim to win | 12% | 8.06 | - |
| AH2 -1.51899 Hoffenheim -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 17.81 | - |
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim preview & analysis
Match preview
Crystal Palace host 1899 Hoffenheim in the Europa League (League Stage - 4) at Selhurst Park on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with kick-off at 17:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Crystal Palace arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to Lyon 2-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 3 points from 2 games. 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.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Crystal Palace favourites: Crystal Palace 47%, draw 41%, 1899 Hoffenheim 12%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.6 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 64% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Crystal Palace 2-1 1899 Hoffenheim.
Recent form
Crystal Palace- 15 OctALyon2-3
- 11 OctHNottingham Forest3-1
- 3 OctHBristol City0-2
- 20 SeptALeeds0-0
- 17 SeptHLech Poznan4-0
1899 Hoffenheim- 15 OctHBeşiktaş2-3
- 10 OctHHamburger SV2-3
- 20 SeptASC Paderborn 071-3
- 17 SeptAOFI0-2
- 12 SeptHVfB Stuttgart2-1
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 |
| 13 |  Rennes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 14 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 16 |  AC Milan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Jagiellonia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 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 |
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim: FAQ
What is the Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Crystal Palace 2-1 1899 Hoffenheim.
Who is the favourite to win Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
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Crystal Palace are favourites. Our model gives Crystal Palace a 47% chance of winning, 1899 Hoffenheim 12%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim kick off?
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Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim kicks off at 17:45 UTC on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Selhurst Park, London.
