We said: Hoffenheim 2-1 Fulham
Considering the hosts' poor defensive record last term in the Bundesliga, the likes of Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson could create chances.
However, Hoffenheim will be boosted by the fact they will play in front of a home crowd in Germany, and they could cause the visitors difficulties.
Read more.Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Hoffenheim win with a probability of 49.51%. A win for Fulham has a probability of 28.34% and a draw has a probability of 22.2%.
The most likely scoreline for a Hoffenheim win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.3%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (6.85%) and 2-0 (6.58%). The likeliest Fulham win is 1-2 (6.83%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (9.67%).