OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 17 September

Europa League, Round 1

OFI#13 in the table

2 - 0 Full time

TSG Hoffenheim#17 in the table

Aitor Cantalapiedra 30'
Georgios Kanellopoulos 84'

Your time: 16:45 UTC Pankritio Stadio, Heraklion Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas

22°C

What to know

OFI host TSG Hoffenheim in round 1 of the Europa League on Thursday 17 September 2026. Kickoff is at 19:45 Mecca time at Pankritio Stadio, Heraklion. OFI are #13 in the table and TSG Hoffenheim are #17. The match is on TV in 73 countries, on channels including beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 7, Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Live 2, Bluu.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: TSG Hoffenheim are the favourites.
Too close to call: OFI 35% vs TSG Hoffenheim 41%.

Which channel shows OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 73 countries

Match prediction

35%

23%

41%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

OFI

TSG Hoffenheim

Lineups

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

260

Passes

526

Assists

Attacks

134

Corners

Tackles

Injuries

Offsides

Throwins

110

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Who is out: OFI and TSG Hoffenheim

OFI

Nikolaos MarinakisInflammation Of Pubic Bone

TSG Hoffenheim

BernardoAchilles tendon problems
Luis EngelnsNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan

Stadium: Pankritio Stadio

CityHeraklion

Capacity26,240

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Europa League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Juventus	1	1	0	0	+5	3
2	Crystal Palace	1	1	0	0	+4	3
3	Sparta Praha	1	1	0	0	+3	3
4	Beşiktaş	1	1	0	0	+3	3
5	Union Saint-Gilloise	1	1	0	0	+3	3
6	Ferencvárosi	1	1	0	0	+2	3
7	Benfica	1	1	0	0	+2	3
8	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	1	1	0	0	+2	3
9	OFI	1	1	0	0	+2	3
10	Olympique Lyonnais	1	1	0	0	+1	3
11	Torreense	1	1	0	0	+1	3
12	AFC Bournemouth	1	1	0	0	+1	3
13	Olympiacos F.C.	1	1	0	0	+1	3
14	Salzburg	1	1	0	0	+1	3
15	Omonia Nicosia	1	1	0	0	+1	3
16	Sunderland	1	1	0	0	+1	3
17	Rennes	1	0	1	0	0	1
18	Hapoel Be'er Sheva	1	0	1	0	0	1
19	Dinamo Zagreb	1	0	1	0	0	1
20	Sturm Graz	1	0	1	0	0	1
21	Jagiellonia Białystok	1	0	0	1	-1	0
22	Real Sociedad	1	0	0	1	-1	0
23	Anderlecht	1	0	0	1	-1	0
24	Lillestrøm	1	0	0	1	-1	0
25	AZ Alkmaar	1	0	0	1	-1	0
26	Celta de Vigo	1	0	0	1	-1	0
27	Levski Sofia	1	0	0	1	-1	0
28	Celtic	1	0	0	1	-2	0
29	TSG Hoffenheim	1	0	0	1	-2	0
30	AC Milan	1	0	0	1	-2	0
31	Celje	1	0	0	1	-2	0
32	Olympique Marseille	1	0	0	1	-3	0
33	Ararat-Armenia	1	0	0	1	-3	0
34	Viktoria Plzeň	1	0	0	1	-3	0
35	Lech Poznań	1	0	0	1	-4	0
36	NEC Nijmegen	1	0	0	1	-5	0

Questions and answers

What time does OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim kick off?

OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 19:45 Mecca time (16:45 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim?

The match is on TV in 73 countries. Channels include beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 7, Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Live 2, Bluu, Disney+ Premium. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim being played?

At Pankritio Stadio in Heraklion, which holds 26,240 people.

Who is expected to win, OFI or TSG Hoffenheim?

OFI 35%, draw 23%, TSG Hoffenheim 41%.

How can I watch OFI vs TSG Hoffenheim if it isn't shown in my country?

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