Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim: UEFA Europa League live blog and preview
Hoffenheim are aiming for back-to-back wins in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League as they visit Crystal Palace for Matchday 4 on Thursday (kick-off: 6.45pm CET).
After a welcome run of three wins in all competitions, Hoffenheim endured a week to forget. Christian Ilzer's side exited the DFB Cup on penalties to Bundesliga 2's Holstein Kiel before going down 2-0 at Werder Bremen, slipping to 12th in the Bundesliga standings as a result.