The big picture

Schalke 04 come in 17th on the ladder with 6 points; TSG Hoffenheim are 9th on 12. TSG Hoffenheim are the side higher up the table.

Schalke 04 are 1–4–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 1.1 against.

TSG Hoffenheim are 3–5 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2 against.

Form

Schalke 04 have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to RB Leipzig 0–2.

TSG Hoffenheim have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Crystal Palace 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 28 times on our records since 2008: Schalke 04 9, TSG Hoffenheim 12, 7 drawn.

Last time out (2022-23), TSG Hoffenheim won 2–0 at PreZero Arena.

TSG Hoffenheim have won the last three against Schalke 04.

Biggest margin between these two: Schalke 04 by 4 goals in 2020-21 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Schalke 04, watch Adil Aouchiche (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Maximilian Wöber (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).

For TSG Hoffenheim, watch Adam Daghim (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Alexander Prass (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Veltins Arena

Schalke 04 have won 5 of their last 20 at Veltins Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, TSG Hoffenheim go in as clear favourites.