Key Analysis
Hoffenheim has dominated the recent head-to-head matchups, winning four of the last five meetings.
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⚽ Football
BUNDESLIGA
🏠
Hoffenheim
Home
Scheduled
VS
Match Time
2026-11-08
19:30
✈️
Schalke
Away
📋
9 ROUND
🗓
2026/2027
● Hoffenheim 2025/2026 · 5th · 18W 7D 9L (GD +13)
● Schalke 2025/2026 · 1st · 21W 7D 6L (GD +19)
Hoffenheim favored
60%
Confidence
High
- · Hoffenheim last 5: 2W 1D 2L
- · Head-to-head 10 matches: home 6W 2D 2L
- · Data-based estimate points the same way
AI analysis 2026-11-01 22:42
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data as of 2026-11-04 21:22
🎯 Tokti AI Prediction
Prediction
Hoffenheim Win
Confidence
70%
How strongly our analysis backs this pick
Predicted Score
3 - 1
Key Analysis Points
- ✓ Hoffenheim has dominated the recent head-to-head matchups, winning four of the last five meetings.
- ✓ Hoffenheim finished 7th in the 2023/24 Bundesliga with a potent attack but a leaky defense.
- ✓ Schalke struggled in 2. Bundesliga, finishing mid-table and showing inconsistent form, especially away from home.
Recommended Bets:
Home Win
(70%)
Over 2.5
(65%)
📊 Win Probability
Hoffenheim
Schalke
60.0%
22.5%
17.5%
Home 60.0%
Draw 22.5%
Away 17.5%
🟢
GREEN
Safe Bet
Max probability 60.0% · Gap 37.5%p
Strategy: Clear favorite detected. Consider the main market or safe derivative options below for steady compound returns.
Analysis data as of 2026-11-04 21:22
📋 Last 5 Matches
Analysis Data · Recent results
Hoffenheim
L
D
W
W
L
View 5 recent results
2026-10-31
Bundesliga
Werder Bremen
1 : 0
Hoffenheim
2026-10-29
DFB-Pokal
Holstein Kiel
1 : 1
Hoffenheim
2026-10-25
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim
3 : 0
Bayer Leverkusen
2026-10-23
UEFA Europa League
Hoffenheim
3 : 0
Lyon
2026-10-16
UEFA Europa League
Hoffenheim
2 : 3
Besiktas
Schalke
L
L
D
L
L
View 5 recent results
2026-10-31
Bundesliga
Schalke
0 : 1
RB Leipzig
2026-10-29
DFB-Pokal
SG Dynamo Dresden
2 : 0
Schalke
2026-10-24
Bundesliga
FC Koln
0 : 0
Schalke
2026-10-17
Bundesliga
Schalke
0 : 1
Mainz
2026-10-11
Bundesliga
Freiburg
2 : 1
Schalke
⚔️ Head-to-Head
Analysis Data · Recent meetings
Total
10
Home Wins
6
Draws
2
Away Wins
2
Average total goals
3.7
Recent matches
2023-04-10
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim
2 - 0
Schalke
Home team won
2022-10-19
DFB-Pokal
Hoffenheim
5 - 1
Schalke
Home team won
2022-10-15
Bundesliga
Schalke
0 - 3
Hoffenheim
Home team won
2021-05-08
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim
4 - 2
Schalke
Home team won
2021-01-09
Bundesliga
Schalke
4 - 0
Hoffenheim
Away team won
Last meeting: 2023-04-10 (2-0)
📊 Season Summary
Analysis Data · Current season stats
Hoffenheim
Rank
18
Games played
6
Record
1W · 0D · 5L
Standing points
3
Standing points / match
0.5
Goals for / against
10 / 13
Avg goals scored / allowed
1.67 / 2.17
Schalke
Rank
16
Games played
8
Record
1W · 3D · 4L
Standing points
6
Standing points / match
0.75
Goals for / against
4 / 8
Avg goals scored / allowed
0.5 / 1.0
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🕸️ Team Style Comparison
Analysis Data · 5 source indices
Hoffenheim
GOAL
68
ATTACK
45
RS
56
RA
28
DEFENSE
47
Schalke
GOAL
53
ATTACK
27
RS
17
RA
67
DEFENSE
71
📈 Recent Form Trend
Analysis Data · Last 8 matches performance
Hoffenheim
↓
-15.86
Sharp decline
Schalke
↓
-3.52
Sharp decline
⚖️ Performance Metrics
Overall · home/away records · recent form
Overall
0.5
Standing points / match
0.75
1.67
Avg goals scored
0.5
2.17
Avg goals allowed
1
Home/Away records
1
Standing points / match
1
2.33
Avg goals scored
1
2
Avg goals allowed
1.5
Recent
0.5
Standing points / match
0.75
1.67
Avg goals scored
0.5
2.17
Avg goals allowed
1
🔥 Streaks
Analysis Data · Current form indicators
Hoffenheim
Overall
Lose 1
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 1
At Home
Win 1
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 1
Away
Lose 3
Schalke
Overall
Lose 1
Winless 5
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 3
At Home
Lose 2
Winless 4
Best: Unbeaten 2
Away
Unbeaten 1
Winless 2
Best: Win 1 · Unbeaten 1
📚 Season History
Rank and record by season
Hoffenheim
| Season | Comp. | Rank | Record | Standing points / win% / GD | Avg goals scored / allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Bundesliga | #5 | 18W 7D 9L | +13 GD | 1.91 / 1.53 |
| 2024/2025 | Bundesliga | #15 | 7W 11D 16L | -22 GD | 1.35 / 2.0 |
| 2023/2024 | Bundesliga | #7 | 13W 7D 14L | 0 GD | 1.94 / 1.94 |
| 2022/2023 | Bundesliga | #12 | 10W 6D 18L | 36 pts -9 GD | 1.41 / 1.68 |
| 2021/2022 | Bundesliga | #9 | 13W 7D 14L | 46 pts -2 GD | 1.71 / 1.76 |
Schalke
| Season | Comp. | Rank | Record | Standing points / win% / GD | Avg goals scored / allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Germany 2. Bundesliga | #1 | 21W 7D 6L | +19 GD | 1.47 / 0.91 |
| 2024/2025 | Germany 2. Bundesliga | #14 | 10W 8D 16L | -10 GD | 1.53 / 1.82 |
| 2023/2024 | Germany 2. Bundesliga | #10 | 12W 7D 15L | -7 GD | 1.56 / 1.76 |
| 2022/2023 | Bundesliga | #17 | 7W 10D 17L | 31 pts -36 GD | 1.03 / 2.09 |
| 2021/2022 | Germany 2. Bundesliga | #1 | 20W 5D 9L | 65 pts +28 GD | 2.12 / 1.29 |
👥 Squads
Registered players with season stats
Hoffenheim
20 playersView squad
| Pos | Player | GP | Goals | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 27 Andeurei Keuramarichi (35) | 27 | 10 | 1 |
| FW | 11 Fisnik Asllani (24) | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| FW | 19 Tim Rempeol (24) | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| FW | 7 Kaembel Kol | 2 | 0 | - |
| FW | 31 Yannick Eduardo (2026) | 1 | 0 | - |
| MF | 6 Geurisya Peuromel (31) | 27 | 7 | 3 |
| MF | 7 Leon Avdullahu (22) Muscle injury | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| MF | 22 Peuraseu Alreksandeo | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| MF | 18 Beogeowoteo | 24 | 4 | 4 1 |
| MF | 9 Iheulraseu Bebu (32) | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 10 Damareu Muhamedeu | 13 | 0 | - |
| MF | 23 Aedeom Helrojekeu (24) Calf injury | 3 | 0 | - |
| DF | 34 Beulradimireu Kupal (34) | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| DF | 2 Robin Heuranak (26) | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| DF | 21 Albian Hajiri (23) | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| DF | 13 Bereunareudu (31) | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| DF | 5 Ojan Kabak (26) | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| DF | 15 Balrentin Gendeurei (26) Ankle injury | 8 | 1 | - |
| DF | 25 Kebin Akeupoguma (31) | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| GK | 1 Olribeo Bauman (36) | 27 | 0 | 1 |
Schalke
25 playersView squad
| Pos | Player | GP | Goals | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 19 Kenyan Karaman (32) | 26 | 11 | 4 |
| FW | 27 Pin Porateu (29) Hamstring injury | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| FW | 18 Keuriseutopeo Anteuwi Adeujei (32) | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| FW | 11 Beuraieon Rasemi (28) Knee injury | 10 | 2 | - |
| FW | 10 Edin Jeko (40) | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| FW | 8 Amin Yuneseu (33) | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| FW | 30 Anton-rendeo Donkoreu (29) | 2 | 0 | - |
| MF | 23 Elpauji Supian | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| MF | 6 Ron Syalrenbereukeu (28) | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| MF | 9 Musa Silra (27) | 23 | 5 | - |
| MF | 21 Deyan Ryubichi (29) | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| MF | 24 Adil Auchiche (24) | 7 | 0 | - |
| MF | 47 Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara (20) | 1 | 0 | - |
| DF | 25 Katik Nikolra | 25 | 1 | 7 1 |
| DF | 4 Hasan Kurucay (29) | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| DF | 2 Pilripe Sanchez (22) | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| DF | 5 Timo Bekeo (29) | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| DF | 33 Vitalie Becker (21) Bruise (minor) | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| DF | 14 Yanikeu Baheuman (30) | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| DF | 17 Eideurieon Gantenbein (25) | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| DF | 16 Musa Eundiaye (24) | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | 41 Henning Mateurisiani (26) Knee injury | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | 31 Tim-Justin Dietrich (24) | 1 | 0 | - |
| GK | 1 Roriseu Kariuseu (33) | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| GK | 22 Kebin Mwilreo (35) | 3 | 0 | - |
Detailed Analysis
Match Outlook
Hoffenheim finished 7th in the 2023/24 Bundesliga with a potent attack but a leaky defense.
Team Status
Schalke struggled in 2. Bundesliga, finishing mid-table and showing inconsistent form, especially away from home.
Stored match probabilities
Probabilities stored with this match. The combined AI forecast is shown separately above.
Home win60.0%
Draw23.0%
Away win17.0%
Stored forecast agreement details
Home Win100%
Draw0%
Away Win0%
🔎 Forecast Agreement
3 of 3 independent forecasts agree with the final pick.
Show each forecast
ChatGPT · Forecast 1
75%Prediction: Hoffenheim Win
Score: 3 - 1
- Hoffenheim has dominated the recent head-to-head matchups, winning four of the last five meetings.
- Hoffenheim finished 7th in the 2023/24 Bundesliga with a potent attack but a leaky defense.
- Schalke struggled in 2. Bundesliga, finishing mid-table and showing inconsistent form, especially away from home.
Read full reasoning
Based on the most recent available data, Hoffenheim is likely to have the edge due to their superior Bundesliga experience, attacking strength, and strong historical record against Schalke. Schalke's recent struggles, particularly away from home and their need to rebuild after relegation, suggest they may find it difficult to compete at Hoffenheim's level. However, due to the two-year data gap and potential squad changes by 2026, this prediction carries medium confidence.
Claude · Forecast 2
72%Prediction: Hoffenheim Win
Score: 2 - 1
- Hoffenheim's superior attacking prowess (66 goals in 2023/24) vs Schalke's defensive vulnerabilities
- Historical dominance: Hoffenheim won 11 of 30 head-to-head meetings with 8-0 and 4-0 victories recent
- Schalke's poor away record (18 points from 17 away games in 2. Bundesliga) contrasts with Hoffenheim's balanced home/away performance
- Both teams showed inconsistent recent form, but Hoffenheim's higher quality attacking output provides edge
Read full reasoning
Hoffenheim enters as clear favorites based on multiple analytical factors. First, their historical dominance over Schalke is striking - in the last five meetings, Hoffenheim won decisively with scorelines including 8-0 and 4-0 victories. Third, Schalke's weak away record from their 2. Bundesliga season (averaging just over 1 point per away game) suggests vulnerability in hostile environments. While both teams showed mixed recent form (2W-2D-1L), Hoffenheim's superior squad quality, home advantage, and historical advantage over Schalke support a home victory with approximately 72% confidence. A 2-1 scoreline reflects Hoffenheim's attacking threat while acknowledging Schalke's potential to score at least once.
Gemini · Forecast 3
65%Prediction: Hoffenheim Win
Score: 3 - 1
- Hoffenheim's historical dominance in this fixture, including recent clean-sheet victories.
- Hoffenheim's high-octane offensive output vs. Schalke's defensive vulnerabilities on the road.
- Schalke's potential lack of top-flight squad depth following their recent promotion cycle.
Read full reasoning
Hoffenheim enters this matchup as the clear favorite, historically dominating the head-to-head record with several multi-goal victories in recent seasons. Their tactical approach typically prioritizes a high-pressing, offensive-minded game. While this often leaves them vulnerable in transition, their attacking output—led by established Bundesliga talent—remains one of the most potent in the mid-table. Schalke, assuming they have secured promotion and stabilized by 2026, still faces the uphill battle of overcoming their recent inconsistency. Their away form has historically been a weakness, and against a team like Hoffenheim that exploits space effectively, they often struggle to maintain defensive shape. Unless Schalke has undergone a significant tactical transformation, the disparity in squad depth and top-flight consistency suggests a comfortable home victory with a high probability of multiple goals being scored.