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FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 26Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen

FC Schalke 041899 Hoffenheim

The Footlab AI model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for 1899 Hoffenheim. The most likely score is 1-1. If FC Schalke 04 wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 2,905 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 21, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim?

A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate FC Schalke 04 (2,097) and 1899 Hoffenheim (2,138).

43%24%33%
FC Schalke 04 winDraw1899 Hoffenheim win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

FC Schalke 04

3-4-2-1
  1. 10E. Džeko
  1. 8R. Gosens
  2. 23S. El-Faouzi
  3. 19K. Karaman
  4. 13S. Tanaka
  5. 17A. Gantenbein
  6. 24A. Aouchiche
  1. 4H. Kuruçay
  2. 25N. Katić
  3. 5T. Becker
  1. 1L. Karius

1899 Hoffenheim

4-2-3-1
  1. 19T. Lemperle
  1. 7L. Avdullahu
  2. 20B. Conté
  3. 10A. Hložek
  4. 11F. Asllani
  5. 18W. Burger
  1. 34V. Coufal
  2. 28K. Machida
  3. 39M. Rots
  4. 5O. Kabak
  1. 1O. Baumann

Computed on October 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Schalke 04 have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; 1899 Hoffenheim have 7, 0 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026FSV Mainz 05(home)0-1Bundesliga
Oct 11, 2026SC Freiburg(away)1-2Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2026Austria Lustenau(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026SV Elversberg(home)0-0Bundesliga
Sep 11, 2026Union Berlin(away)3-1Bundesliga
1899 Hoffenheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 18, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(away)2-1Bundesliga
Oct 15, 2026Beşiktaş(home)2-3UEFA Europa League
Oct 10, 2026Hamburger SV(home)2-3Bundesliga
Sep 20, 2026SC Paderborn 07(away)1-3Bundesliga
Sep 17, 2026OFI(away)0-2UEFA Europa League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 FC Schalke 04 win, 1 draw, 4 1899 Hoffenheim wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 9, 20231899 Hoffenheim 2-0 FC Schalke 04Bundesliga
Oct 18, 20221899 Hoffenheim 5-1 FC Schalke 04DFB Pokal
Oct 14, 2022FC Schalke 04 0-3 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
May 8, 20211899 Hoffenheim 4-2 FC Schalke 04Bundesliga
Jan 9, 2021FC Schalke 04 4-0 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
Mar 7, 2020FC Schalke 04 1-1 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Schalke 04 on Apr 9, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

FC Schalke 04 score 1.7 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; 1899 Hoffenheim score 1.8 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC Schalke 041.71.356/1510/15
1899 Hoffenheim1.81.848/1513/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Schalke 04 sit 15th in Bundesliga (5 points from 6 matches) and 1899 Hoffenheim sit 14th (6 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
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141899 Hoffenheim620411146
15FC Schalke 046123475

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
The Footlab AI model makes FC Schalke 04 the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for 1899 Hoffenheim.
Where and when is FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim played?
FC Schalke 04 vs 1899 Hoffenheim is played on March 13, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at Arena AufSchalke, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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