Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.85 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Picks by market
ResultCrystal Palace to win ✗62% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✗85% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.52
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
UEFA Europa League action on Thursday 5 November: Crystal Palace take on 1899 Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park from 18:45 WAT. Crystal Palace sit 21st with 5 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while 1899 Hoffenheim are 23rd on 4 (in the bottom half). The gap is just 1 point, so three points here could swap their places.
Form guide
Crystal Palace – form over the last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Tottenham 0–2 on the road. Goals have dried up: 0.8 per game.
1899 Hoffenheim – form over the last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to Werder Bremen 0–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.2 per game.
On form, 1899 Hoffenheim have the edge: 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Crystal Palace 2.3 – 1.3 1899 Hoffenheim in expected goals – roughly 3.5 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 66% likely and both teams score 64% of the time.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Crystal Palace 62% · draw 15% · 1899 Hoffenheim 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.50.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Crystal Palace to win, rated at 62% confidence at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.62, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Crystal Palace 2–1 1899 Hoffenheim. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Crystal Palace62%fair 1.62 · @1.85
Draw15%fair 6.47 · @4.00
1899 Hoffenheim23%fair 4.41 · @3.75
3.53Expected goals
2.26Crystal Palace xG
1.271899 Hoffenheim xG
64%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–18%
2–07%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Crystal Palace 2.3 – 1.3 1899 Hoffenheim expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Crystal Palace to win✗
62%
1.62
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
85%
1.18
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.50
Draw no bet
Crystal Palace (draw no bet)
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
1899 Hoffenheim +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
First team to score
Crystal Palace to score first✗
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Crystal Palace ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crystal Palace / FT Crystal Palace✗
39%
2.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.52
–
Recent results
Crystal Palace – last 6
LWLDLL
31 Oct
@ Tottenham
0–2
L
28 Oct
@ Fulham
1–0
W
25 Oct
vs Newcastle
0–2
L
22 Oct
@ Beşiktaş
2–2
D
18 Oct
@ Brighton
0–5
L
15 Oct
@ Lyon
2–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
1899 Hoffenheim – last 6
LDWWWL
31 Oct
@ Werder Bremen
0–2
L
28 Oct
@ Holstein Kiel
1–1
D
25 Oct
vs Bayer Leverkusen
3–0
W
22 Oct
vs Lyon
3–0
W
18 Oct
@ Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–1
W
15 Oct
vs Beşiktaş
2–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crystal Palace and 1899 Hoffenheim.
What is the prediction for Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our pick is Crystal Palace to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
On our numbers Crystal Palace have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 15% and 1899 Hoffenheim 23%.
How many goals will there be in Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our predicted score is Crystal Palace 2–1 1899 Hoffenheim, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Selhurst Park.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
