Crystal Palace host Hoffenheim in a crucial Europa League encounter, with both clubs looking to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Palace have had a disappointing run in the Premier League, while Hoffenheim arrive knowing that a victory would bring them level on points with the English side.
The hosts have made the better start in Europe, collecting four points from their opening three matches, while Hoffenheim have three points.
However, the Germans come into this fixture having beaten Lyon 3-0 in their previous European outing, while the English side drew 2-2 against Besiktas.
The Eagles opened their European campaign with an impressive 4-0 victory over Lech Poznań before a narrow 3-2 defeat away to Lyon.
However, they have lost their last three Premier League matches, conceding nine goals without scoring.
Hoffenheim lost 2-0 away to Werder Bremen last weekend, having earlier exited the DFB-Pokal following a penalty shootout defeat against Holstein Kiel.
They are currently 12th in the Bundesliga after losing five of their opening eight league matches.
Which of these sides will get their second win of the Europa League campaign? Here is our predicted outcome for the match.
What time does Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim start?
The match kicks off at 8:45PM E.A.T at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim team news
Quinten Timber and Jørgen Strand Larsen are both fit and available to start, which is great news for the home team.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ismaila Sarr are the biggest absentees for Pierre Sage’s side.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is also available for European selection despite his red card against Tottenham. His domestic suspension does not apply to this Europa League fixture.
Yeremy Pino is expected to be particularly important. He has scored in each of Palace’s opening three Europa League matches.
Vladimir Coufal is the most recent on a long injury list for the visitors and he will sit this one out.
The absence of several defenders is particularly significant. Hoffenheim could have to rely on a less familiar defensive combination, while Natnael Abraha is expected to feature at right-back.
Andrej Kramarić will be one of the visitors’ key attacking players, joined by Alexander Prass, who is expected to return after serving a domestic suspension.
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim head-to-head and current form
This will be the first competitive meeting between these two sides.
Current form:
Crystal Palace – LWLDL
Hoffenheim – LLWWW
Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim prediction
Palace have scored in all three Europa League fixtures this season, while Hoffenheim have demonstrated their attacking quality with three goals against Lyon.
However, Palace’s defensive performances have been inconsistent, and Hoffenheim have enough attacking quality to exploit mistakes.
Prediction – Both teams to score – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!