1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon prediction
Team pages: 1899 Hoffenheim · Lyon
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon, UEFA Europa League on Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00 BST.
The match
1899 Hoffenheim host Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October (kick-off 20:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
The key numbers
13 of 1899 Hoffenheim’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%).
Lyon have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 11 of 1899 Hoffenheim’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, 1899 Hoffenheim have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 2.00.
11 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Lyon have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.14.
1899 Hoffenheim (30th) and Lyon (eighth) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 396 rating points above 1899 Hoffenheim (Lyon 1933, 1899 Hoffenheim 1537, after at least 24 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
1899 Hoffenheim are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Lyon, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 7 November 2024, finished 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 Lyon.
Team news
Predicted 1899 Hoffenheim XI (4-4-2): O. Baumann, V. Coufal, O. Kabak, K. Machida, Bernardo, L. Avdullahu, W. Burger, F. Asllani, N. De Cat, T. Lemperle, A. Hložek — derived from the last 2 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Bambasé Conté (4.8 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) and Patrick Wimmer (4.3 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) have been 1899 Hoffenheim’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1899 Hoffenheim (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bambasé Conté averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 595 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Patrick Wimmer averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 786 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Lyon XI (4-4-2): R. Descamps, R. Kluivert, F. Bacher, C. Mata, Abner, T. Morton, N. Nartey, C. Tolisso, T. Tessmann, K. Nakamura, K. Boudache — derived from the last 2 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Zachary Athekame (4.9 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) and Corentin Tolisso (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, two goals and four assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Zachary Athekame averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 1035 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Corentin Tolisso averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 963 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · UEFA Europa League · SNP Arena
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 3): 1899 Hoffenheim 0 · draws 3 · Lyon 0 · 4.67 goals/game
- Recent form: 1899 Hoffenheim 1W 0D 4L · Lyon 4W 0D 1L
1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon (UEFA Europa League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | 1899 Hoffenheim for / against | Line | Lyon for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.25our book | 2 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.88 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 17.63 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.13 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
1899 Hoffenheim
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Machida n 8 | 68 | 3.1 | 0.2 | — |
| P. Wimmer n 8 | 63.9 | 3 | 1.6 | — |
| A. Hajdari n 8 | 75.3 | 2.5 | 0.4 | — |
| O. Kabak n 8 | 79.6 | 2.4 | 1 | — |
| T. Lemperle n 8 | 64.6 | 2.4 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moerstedt n 8 | 21.9 | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| B. Conté n 8 | 50.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| F. Asllani n 8 | 44.6 | 2.8 | 1 |
| V. Gendrey n 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| T. Lemperle n 8 | 64.6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moerstedt n 8 | 21.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| V. Gendrey n 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Prass n 8 | 35.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| F. Asllani n 8 | 44.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| A. Hložek n 8 | 64.4 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardo n 8 | 70.3 | 2.7 |
| A. Daghim n 8 | 50.8 | 2.4 |
| B. Conté n 8 | 50.5 | 2.2 |
| P. Wimmer n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| V. Gendrey n 8 | 11 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| O. Baumann n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| N. Tagliafico n 8 | 63.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| M. Ouédraogo n 8 | 55.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Niakhaté n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 58.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 73 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 8 | 73.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| P. Šulc n 8 | 58.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 73 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Merah n 8 | 43.6 | 4.9 |
| M. Bidstrup n 8 | 53 | 4 |
| R. Kluivert n 8 | 68.4 | 2.5 |
| Keito Nakamura n 8 | 43.3 | 2.3 |
| Zachary Athekame n 8 | 80.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Greif n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| R. Descamps n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-11-07 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 Lyon
- 2018-11-07 Lyon 2–2 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2018-10-23 1899 Hoffenheim 3–3 Lyon
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.50 at Bet365).
- What is the head-to-head record between 1899 Hoffenheim and Lyon?
- In their last 3 meetings, 1899 Hoffenheim won 0, Lyon won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 4.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of 1899 Hoffenheim and Lyon?
- Recent form — 1899 Hoffenheim 1W 0D 4L; Lyon 4W 0D 1L.
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