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Crystal Palace return to Europa League action against Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park on Thursday evening.
The Eagles have had a miserable time in the Premier League of late, recently losing 2-0 at Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Hoffenheim were also defeated by the same scoreline at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim key stats
- Palace are unbeaten in seven European home games (W5, D2).
- Hoffenheim have won just once in six European away trips (D2, L3).
- Hoffenheim have lost all five head-to-heads against English opposition.
Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim preview: Both sides to shake on draw?
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim — Tale of the Tape
| Crystal Palace | vs | Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 23rd |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 8 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 8th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 30th (A) |
The Europa League has been a welcome distraction for Palace from their dire Premier League form.
The Eagles are in the relegation zone after three straight defeats, but their fortunes have been better in Europe.
Pierre Sage's side have picked up four points in the league phase so far (W1, D1, L1), and are on course to at least qualify for the play-offs.
Palace can also attack this fixture having recorded no fresh injury concerns at the time of writing.
The same can be said for Hoffenheim, who have also struggled domestically.
The visitors are 12th in the Bundesliga, and are also out of the DFB-Pokal having lost on penalties to Holstein Kiel.
Hoffenheim have also only picked up three points in Europe (W1, L2), so could struggle at Selhurst Park.
Indeed, it will be interesting to see how Christian Ilzer will set his team up.
Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim form guide & betting tips
| Crystal Palace | vs | Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
LDLWL |
Form | WWWLL |
| 3 | Goals For | 9 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 4 |
WLD |
Europa League | LLW |
Whispers predicts: Crystal Palace 2-2 Hoffenheim
Palace are 19/20 (1.95) favourites, but given their struggles of late, we are backing against the bookies, and you can too using the best football betting apps.
Double chance – Draw/Hoffenheim at 19/20 (1.95) offers the same value, while BTTS – Yes at 1/2 (1.50) came through in all five previous Hoffenheim head-to-heads against English teams.
Over 3.5 goals at 11/8 (2.38) is our final pick, having come through in all of Palace's Europa League fixtures this season.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 11/1 (12.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1.50 | Likelihood: High
> Double chance – Draw/Hoffenheim at 1.95 | Likelihood: High
> Over 3.5 goals at 2.38 | Likelihood: Medium