Predictions for the Europa League game Crystal Palace vs. 1899 Hoffenheim
Crystal Palace - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim betting tip & best odds | 05.11.2026
Crystal Palace host 1899 Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 in Europa League Matchday 4. Referee Horațiu Feșnic will take charge as both sides look to improve their position in the league phase.
Our betting tips for Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim
- Home win — Crystal Palace (Tip 1) at 1.96
Palace have the stronger league-phase position, four points to Hoffenheim’s three, and their only Europa League home fixture so far ended in victory. Their recent results have been uneven, but Selhurst Park offers a useful advantage in a match where the visitors have yet to earn a point away from home in this competition. Our main betting tip is a Palace win, while recognising that their recent form makes this a prediction rather than a certainty. - Both teams to score — Yes at 1.50
There are reasons to expect chances at both ends. Palace have scored eight goals across their first three league-phase matches, while Hoffenheim have scored five. Palace’s 2–2 draw away to Beşiktaş and Hoffenheim’s 3–0 win over Lyon also show that both teams can contribute to open European games. This is our secondary sports betting tip, although the 1.50 price means the market is asking bettors to accept relatively short odds.
For betting tips today, our preferred outcome is a home win, with both teams scoring as an alternative market. These selections weigh Palace’s home advantage against the attacking output shown by both clubs in Europe. As with any football bets today, check the latest team news and prices before placing a wager.
Best odds for the match
The listed prices make Crystal Palace the marginal favourite: the best home-win odds are 1.96 at Afropari. The draw is available at 4.00 with Bet365, while an away win is priced at 3.75 with Bet365. For the goals market, Bet365 offers 1.50 on both teams to score, and Mozzart has 2.55 for both teams not to score. Our experience comparing bookmakers is that prices can differ meaningfully between operators, so it is worth checking the market before betting. You can also explore our betting sites page for more options. Odds may change.
Crystal Palace performance check
Crystal Palace arrive with four points from three Europa League matches, placing them 15th in the table. Their record stands at one win, one draw and one defeat, with eight goals scored and five conceded. The numbers suggest an attack capable of making an impact, though the side has not yet found complete consistency at the back. At home in Europe, Palace have won their only match so far, a useful indication of the advantage they may enjoy at Selhurst Park.
Their latest result was a 0–2 away defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Palace have recorded one win, one draw and three losses, a run that gives the hosts some work to do if they are to regain momentum. Their most recent Europa League outing was more encouraging: they drew 2–2 away to Beşiktaş, showing attacking resilience but also conceding twice.
Coach Pierre Sage will want his side to turn home support into a more controlled performance. Palace’s eight goals in the competition offer a reason for optimism, but limiting Hoffenheim’s opportunities will be important if the hosts are to make their home advantage count.
Hoffenheim’s form and European position
1899 Hoffenheim have collected three points from their opening three Europa League fixtures and sit 23rd. They have one win and two defeats, with five goals scored and five conceded. Their goal difference is level, but the table position makes this a significant fixture if they want to climb toward the qualification places.
Hoffenheim’s most recent European performance was their best so far: a 3–0 home win over Olympique Lyon. That result demonstrated their potential in attack and gave them a clean sheet, but it contrasts with their latest match in all competitions, a 0–2 away loss to Werder Bremen. Their form across the last five matches is three wins and two defeats, so despite the setback against Bremen, they have shown more winning momentum than Palace in that period.
The away record is a concern. Hoffenheim have lost their only Europa League match on the road, meaning Christian Ilzer’s team will need to produce a stronger performance away from home at Selhurst Park. Their five goals in the competition indicate that they can threaten, but Palace’s home record and the atmosphere could make it difficult to control the match.
The last direct duels
There is no recorded head-to-head history between Crystal Palace and 1899 Hoffenheim in the information available for this preview. The teams have no listed previous meetings in all competitions or in the Europa League, so there is no past result to use as a guide to their tactical matchup.
That makes the current form and competition records more relevant than historical trends. Palace have the better points tally and a home victory already on their European record, while Hoffenheim come into the fixture with a strong 3–0 continental win but a defeat in their latest away match.
Final prediction: Palace have the home edge
This looks like a competitive contest, but Crystal Palace have a reasonable case to be favourites. They are ahead of Hoffenheim in the league-phase standings, have scored more goals in the competition and have already won at home. Hoffenheim’s recent 3–0 victory over Lyon is a warning against underestimating them, yet their away loss in Europe and 0–2 defeat to Werder Bremen point to vulnerabilities Palace can target.
Our main prediction is a Crystal Palace home win, with the hosts’ Selhurst Park advantage the key factor. The goals evidence also supports the possibility of both sides scoring: Palace have been productive in Europe, and Hoffenheim have shown they can find the net. The final score could be close, but the home side is our pick to take all three points.
If you are looking beyond this fixture, our betting tips for tomorrow offer further match previews and sports betting ideas for the next day’s schedule.
Performance
Crystal Palace performance of the last 5 home matches
1899 Hoffenheim performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Olympiakos Piraeus
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
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2
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
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3
|
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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4
|
AFC Bournemouth
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
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5
|
Ferencvárosi TC
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
|
6
|
Union Saint-Gilloise
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
|
7
|
Juventus FC
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
|
8
|
Beşiktaş
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
|
9
|
Sunderland AFC
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
|
10
|
AZ Alkmaar
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
|
11
|
Omonia Nikosia
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
|
12
|
Stade Rennais
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
|
13
|
Olympique Lyon
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
|
14
|
Real Sociedad San Sebastian
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
|
15
|
Crystal Palace
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
|
16
|
Sparta Prag
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
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17
|
Levski Sofia
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
|
18
|
Dinamo Zagreb
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
|
19
|
SK Sturm Graz
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
|
20
|
NEC Nijmegen
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
|
21
|
Red Bull Salzburg FC
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
|
22
|
RSC Anderlecht
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
|
23
|
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
|
24
|
AC Milan
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
|
25
|
OFI Heraklion
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
|
26
|
RC Celta de Vigo
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
|
27
|
Jagiellonia Białystok
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 |
|
28
|
União Torreense
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
|
29
|
NK Celje
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
|
30
|
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 |
|
31
|
Lillestrøm SK
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 |
|
32
|
Lech Poznań
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 |
|
33
|
Viktoria Pilsen
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
|
34
|
Olympique Marseille
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 |
|
35
|
Celtic Glasgow
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 |
|
36
|
FC Ararat-Armenia
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 |