Odds overview
Crystal Palace to win at 1.93 looks more appealing than Hoffenheim to win at 3.65, while the draw is available at around 3.95. Over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.55, compared with 2.40 for Under 2.5. In the main handicap market, Crystal Palace (0) are at 1.45 and Hoffenheim (0) at 2.65.
Why Crystal Palace are favourites
Bookmakers make Crystal Palace favourites: the London club are 1.93 to win, the draw is available at 3.95 and Hoffenheim are 3.65.
- Crystal Palace sit above Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League league-phase table — 15th compared with 23rd.
- Crystal Palace are the reigning UEFA Conference League winners, and the standard of teams there is not much lower than in the UEFA Europa League.
- Crystal Palace play in Europe's most competitive and wealthiest league — the Premier League.
Form and Line-up Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace lost 0:2 away to Tottenham Hotspur in their previous Premier League match. They sit 18th in the league. Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off as early as the 13th minute of that game, but the forward is available for the UEFA Europa League match. First-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson has returned to the side and has played two matches in a row.
- Crystal Palace have failed to win 7 of their last 10 matches in all official competitions.
- In 9 of Crystal Palace's last 10 matches in all official competitions, the teams combined for more than 5.5 shots on target.
Probable line-up (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Jaydee Canvot, Axel Disasi, Chris Richards, Tyrick Mitchell, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Anan Khalaili, Yéremy Pino, Dwight McNeil, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Absentees: Chadi Riad, Ismaila Sarr, Takehiro Tomiyasu (injuries)
Form and Line-up Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim lost 0:2 to Werder Bremen in the latest round of Bundesliga matches at the weekend. Things are not going particularly well in the domestic league: they are 12th, just three points above the relegation zone. After three rounds in the UEFA Europa League, Christian Ilzer's side are only just in the knockout-stage places, having earned their three points by beating Lyon 3:0 in the previous round. The German club have considerably more injured players — seven.
- Hoffenheim have failed to win 6 of their last 10 matches in all official competitions.
- Hoffenheim's opponents have had fewer than 5.5 shots on target in each of their last 10 matches in all official competitions.
Probable line-up (4-4-2): Oliver Baumann, Natnael Abraha, Ozan Kabak, Koki Machida, Mats Rots, Leon Avdullahu, Alexander Prass, Wouter Burger, Adam Daghim, Tim Lemperle, Andrej Kramarić
Absentees: Valentin Gendrey, Patrick Wimmer, Robin Hranac, Bambasé Conté, Nathan De Cat, Albian Hajdari (injuries); Vladimír Coufal (doubtful)
Teams' chances
Crystal Palace to win: average odds of 1.93, fair odds of 2.02 and a 49.6% probability. The draw is available at 3.95, with fair odds of 4.13 and a 24.2% probability. Hoffenheim to win is offered at 3.65, with fair odds of 3.82 and a 26.2% probability.
| Result | Average odds | Average fair odds | Fair probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace win | 1.93 | 2.02 | 49.6% |
| Draw | 3.95 | 4.13 | 24.2% |
| Hoffenheim win | 3.65 | 3.82 | 26.2% |
Total goals betting
At a 2.5-goal line, Under is available at 2.40 and Over at 1.55. At 3.5 goals, Under is offered at 1.62, compared with 2.30 for Over.
| Line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 2.40 | 1.55 |
| 3.5 | 1.62 | 2.30 |
Handicap betting
Crystal Palace (-1.5) are available at 2.95 and Hoffenheim (-1.5) at 6.30. Crystal Palace (+1.5) are offered at 1.07, compared with 1.35 for Hoffenheim (+1.5). Crystal Palace (-1) are at 2.50 and Hoffenheim (-1) at 5.60; Crystal Palace (+1) are offered at 1.09 and Hoffenheim (+1) at 1.53. At the 0 handicap line, Crystal Palace (0) are available at 1.45 and Hoffenheim (0) at 2.65.
| Home | Handicap | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2.95 | -1.5 | 6.30 |
| 1.07 | 1.5 | 1.35 |
| 2.50 | -1 | 5.60 |
| 1.09 | 1 | 1.53 |
| 1.45 | 0 | 2.65 |
Both teams to score betting
Both teams to score — Yes is available at 1.50, while Both teams to score — No, meaning at least one team will fail to score, is offered at 2.50.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.50 |
| No | 2.50 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
1/4
|
11/50
|
91/100
|
| William Hill |
29/100
|
1/4
|
17/20
|
| 888sport |
29/100
|
1/4
|
17/20
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team total goals betting
Bookmakers have set the following team goal totals for this match: Crystal Palace — 1.5 goals; Hoffenheim — 1 goal.
Crystal Palace team goals total
For Crystal Palace, Under 0.5 team goals is available at 5.30 and Over 0.5 at 1.11. At the 1-goal line, the odds are 3.55 for Under and 1.25 for Over; at 1.5 goals, they are 2.13 and 1.67 respectively. Under 2 team goals is offered at 1.62 and Over 2 at 2.25.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 5.30 | 0.5 | 1.11 |
| 3.55 | 1 | 1.25 |
| 2.13 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| 1.62 | 2 | 2.25 |
Hoffenheim team goals total
For Hoffenheim, Under 0.5 team goals is offered at 3.30 and Over 0.5 at 1.30. At the 1-goal line, Under is available at 2.12, compared with 1.68 for Over. At 1.5 goals, the odds are 1.47 for Under and 2.60 for Over.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 | 0.5 | 1.30 |
| 2.12 | 1 | 1.68 |
| 1.47 | 1.5 | 2.60 |
Who Will Referee the Match
Horațiu Feșnic (Romania)
Matches — 5 (international matches, 2026/27);
Average fouls per match — 26;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) — 4.6;
Matches with a red card — 2 out of 5;
Matches with a penalty — 0 out of 5.
