OFI vs Hoffenheim predictions, Sep 17, 2026

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As OFI Crete prepares to face TSG Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League on September 17, 2026, both teams bring contrasting forms into this match. OFI has displayed commendable resilience, winning three of their last five matches, which indicates a growing confidence and solid home performance. Their tactical approach likely emphasizes a compact defensive shape combined with quick counter-attacking bursts, which could exploit Hoffenheim’s vulnerabilities.

In contrast, Hoffenheim comes into this fixture struggling, having managed just one win in their last five outings. Their recent form suggests issues in both defense and attack, which OFI could capitalize on. Hoffenheim’s previous matches hint at a possible over-reliance on individual flair rather than cohesive team play, an aspect that might be tested against a well-organized OFI side.

Bookmakers have nearly pegged this match in favor of Hoffenheim, with odds reflecting a 64.2% probability of an away victory. However, OFI’s home advantage and recent upward trajectory should not be overlooked, making this encounter potentially unpredictable. As both teams vie for a crucial three points, the outcome remains uncertain and could hinge on tactical execution and key moments on the pitch.

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OFI 13.2%

Draw 20%

Hoffenheim 66.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Hoffenheim: 4.41% OFI Crete: 0.41%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	6.75	4.80	1.43
	7.12	4.82	1.43
	7.00	4.90	1.44
	7.65	4.84	1.44
	6.95	4.70	1.38
	7.11	4.75	1.43
	7.20	4.80	1.43

Latest Results

09.09.26 OFI Crete – Nestos Chrysoupoli – 3:0 06.09.26 OFI Crete – AE Kifisia FC – 2:0 02.09.26 PAOK FC – OFI Crete – 0:0 30.08.26 Aris Thessaloniki – OFI Crete – 2:1 27.08.26 CSKA Sofia – OFI Crete – 0:2

05.09.26 TSG Hoffenheim – Borussia Dortmund – 2:3 29.08.26 1. FC Köln – TSG Hoffenheim – 3:2 22.08.26 Erzgebirge Aue – TSG Hoffenheim – 0:4 16.08.26 Tottenham Hotspur – TSG Hoffenheim – 2:2 15.08.26 Tottenham Hotspur – TSG Hoffenheim – 3:0

Facts

OFI is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Hoffenheim has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

OFI may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Hoffenheim has had a series of away games.

In this match, Hoffenheim is the obvious favorite.

In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.

Standings

Draw

Qualification

1/8-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
5	Twente	Bye
6	Vojvodina	Ferencvaros	0 : 3, 1 : 2
8	Bye	Gornik Zabrze
9	KuPS	Bye
12	Bye	Univ. Craiova
16	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
17	St. Truiden	Bye
21	Lincoln Red Imps	Bye
24	Bye	Omonia
25	Crvena zvezda	Bye
32	Bye	Plzen
33	Shamrock Rovers	Bye
36	Bye	Egnatia
40	Bye	Lillestrom
41	Jagiellonia	Bye
44	Bye	Rangers
45	Larne	Bye
48	Bye	Iberia 1999
49	Mjallby	Bye
53	Hajduk Split	Zilina	1 : 2, 2 : 0
54	Bye	Pafos
56	Bye	Salzburg
57	Kairat Almaty	Bye
61	Dyn. Kyiv	U. Cluj	1 : 0, 0 : 0
62	Bye	PAOK
63	Hammarby	Bye
64	Bye	Anderlecht
65	Lech Poznan	Bye
68	Bye	Klaksvik
69	Thun	Bye
72	Bye	Vikingur Reykjavik
73	Tromso	Bye
74	Bye	Hradec Kralove
75	Besiktas	Bye
76	Bye	Midtjylland
80	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
81	St. Gallen	Bye
82	Bye	Benfica
84	Bye	Hearts
88	Bye	Aarhus
89	OFI Crete	Bye
93	Sheriff Tiraspol	Aluminij	1 : 0, 0 : 0
94	Bye	Maccabi Tel Aviv
95	Qarabag	Vestri	3 : 0, 3 : 0
96	CSKA Sofia	Derry City	2 : 1, 3 : 2

Quarter-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
3	Twente	Ferencvaros	2 : 2, 1 : 2
4	Bye	Gornik Zabrze
5	KuPS	Bye
6	Bye	Univ. Craiova
8	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
9	St. Truiden	Bye
11	Lincoln Red Imps	Bye
12	Bye	Omonia
13	Crvena zvezda	Bye
16	Bye	Plzen
17	Shamrock Rovers	Bye
18	Bye	Egnatia
20	Bye	Lillestrom
21	Jagiellonia	Bye
22	Bye	Rangers
23	Larne	Bye
24	Bye	Iberia 1999
25	Mjallby	Bye
27	Hajduk Split	Pafos	0 : 4, 2 : 0
28	Bye	Salzburg
29	Kairat Almaty	Bye
31	Dyn. Kyiv	PAOK	0 : 2, 2 : 3
32	Hammarby	Anderlecht	1 : 3, 1 : 1
33	Lech Poznan	Bye
34	Bye	Klaksvik
35	Thun	Bye
36	Bye	Vikingur Reykjavik
37	Tromso	Hradec Kralove	1 : 3, 0 : 1
38	Besiktas	Midtjylland	2 : 0, 1 : 0
40	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
41	St. Gallen	Benfica	0 : 5, 2 : 1
42	Bye	Hearts
44	Bye	Aarhus
45	OFI Crete	Bye
47	Sheriff Tiraspol	Maccabi Tel Aviv	0 : 1, 0 : 5
48	Qarabag	CSKA Sofia	0 : 1, 0 : 0

Semi-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
2	Ferencvaros	Gornik Zabrze	1 : 1, 1 : 0
3	KuPS	Univ. Craiova	1 : 2, 1 : 1
4	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
5	St. Truiden	Bye
6	Lincoln Red Imps	Omonia	0 : 1, 1 : 1
7	Crvena zvezda	Bye
8	Bye	Plzen
9	Shamrock Rovers	Egnatia	1 : 5, 3 : 1
10	Bye	Lillestrom
11	Jagiellonia	Rangers	1 : 1, 2 : 1
12	Larne	Iberia 1999	1 : 2, 0 : 0
13	Mjallby	Bye
14	Pafos	Salzburg	3 : 3, 0 : 1
15	Kairat Almaty	Bye
16	PAOK	Anderlecht	2 : 3, 0 : 1
17	Lech Poznan	Klaksvik	5 : 0, 1 : 0
18	Thun	Vikingur Reykjavik	2 : 3, 3 : 0
19	Hradec Kralove	Besiktas	0 : 1, 0 : 1
20	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
21	Benfica	Hearts	1 : 1, 6 : 1
22	Bye	Aarhus
23	OFI Crete	Bye
24	Maccabi Tel Aviv	CSKA Sofia	3 : 1, 0 : 3

Final

1	Trabzonspor	Ferencvaros	0 : 4, 0 : 1
2	Univ. Craiova	Ararat-Armenia	0 : 1, 1 : 1
3	St. Truiden	Omonia	2 : 4, 1 : 0
4	Crvena zvezda	Plzen	1 : 5, 3 : 0
5	Egnatia	Lillestrom	1 : 2, 0 : 0
6	Jagiellonia	Iberia 1999	2 : 1, 4 : 0
7	Mjallby	Salzburg	0 : 3, 0 : 1
8	Kairat Almaty	Anderlecht	0 : 3, 0 : 3
9	Lech Poznan	Thun	2 : 2, 7 : 0
10	Besiktas	Kauno Zalgiris	0 : 1, 3 : 0
11	Benfica	Aarhus	3 : 1, 3 : 1
12	OFI Crete	CSKA Sofia	2 : 0, 3 : 0

UEFA Europa League Outrights

1. Juventus: 8.15 (9.22%)

2. AC Milan: 8.48 (8.86%)

3. Bayer Leverkusen: 9.9 (7.59%)

4. Bournemouth: 10.79 (6.97%)

5. Marseille: 12.32 (6.1%)

6. Real Sociedad: 12.66 (5.94%)

7. Celta Vigo: 13.82 (5.44%)

8. Crystal Palace: 14.69 (5.12%)

9. Benfica: 15.7 (4.79%)

10. Hoffenheim: 17.03 (4.41%)

11. Lyon: 17.54 (4.28%)

12. Sunderland: 18.08 (4.16%)

13. Besiktas: 21.5 (3.5%)

14. Rennes: 27.05 (2.78%)

15. Anderlecht: 31.57 (2.38%)

16. AZ Alkmaar: 36.07 (2.08%)

17. Olympiacos Piraeus: 48.57 (1.55%)

18. Nijmegen: 50 (1.5%)

19. Sturm Graz: 60.33 (1.25%)

20. Celtic: 67.8 (1.11%)

21. Royale Union SG: 67.8 (1.11%)

22. Salzburg: 67.8 (1.11%)

23. Sparta Prague: 72 (1.04%)

24. Torreense: 90.5 (0.83%)

25. Plzen: 100.33 (0.75%)

26. Din. Zagreb: 108.75 (0.69%)

27. Ferencvaros: 108.75 (0.69%)

28. Celje: 108.91 (0.69%)

29. Lech Poznan: 117.08 (0.64%)

30. Jagiellonia: 133.91 (0.56%)

31. Lillestrom: 133.91 (0.56%)

32. Levski Sofia: 133.91 (0.56%)

33. Omonia: 133.91 (0.56%)

34. OFI Crete: 184.32 (0.41%)

35. H. Beer Sheva: 192.65 (0.39%)

36. Ararat-Armenia: 192.65 (0.39%)

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