What to expect
We expect about 1.9 goals from Hoffenheim and 1.0 from Schalke 04, so Hoffenheim come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 2.9 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
Schalke 04 come into this on two straight defeats. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: Hoffenheim to win. Hoffenheim are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.9-1.0), and we make them about 59% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 58 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.66, which works out at about 60 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
Recent results
Hoffenheim have won two of the last two meetings.
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