Ahead of the away match in Saarland, Florian Kohfeldt discusses SV Elversberg’s strengths, his own approach, and the team’s morale. SV Darmstadt 98 travels to SV Elversberg on Sunday (November 30th, 1:30pm). We’ve summarised the most important information from the pre-match press conference for you.
Personnel Update: As of now, there are no absences.
Regarding personnel, this week’s news is very good. Matej is definitely in the squad. I can’t imagine him playing all three games next week, but he could well be in the starting eleven on Sunday. He’s in the squad, but we’ll consider the rest.
Fabi Nürnberger had a perfect start with the Fürth game. He’s continued to train without any problems this week, and I see him at the same level as before his injury.
I’m expecting a really great football match. These are two teams that are very similar in their attacking style of play. Both have a flexible yet purposeful approach with the ball. Elversberg has a flexible build-up play and courageous full-backs. They constantly look to play their way through and have a top striker up front. They’re a team that adapts its game throughout the match. But you can say a lot about us from that perspective as well. I expect an absolutely top-class second division match, not just in terms of the league table, but also in terms of quality.
The focus is usually on the players who end up scoring the goal. For us, that’s often Isac Lidberg, and for Elversberg, it’s Younes Ebnoutalib. The two strikers are somewhat different. In my opinion, Isac is a bit more powerful and has a bit more drive in the box. Ebnoutalib is very agile, has great depth, and possesses good technique. They won’t be directly competing against each other, but it should be an exciting duel.
We need to be able to impose our game there. Elversberg has had the most problems so far against deep-lying opponents. At a certain stage of the game, that will be something we can’t shy away from. Dominating them for 90 minutes, I think, is unrealistic. Therefore, we also need to master that other phase. We can do it; we’ve already shown that. It will be crucial to be alert, both physically and mentally. These are among the main factors that will determine who ultimately emerges victorious.
There’s a summer break between the last match. These are completely different teams. If you look at the names Elversberg had here, you’ll see several players who are now regulars at Bundesliga clubs. It’s tempting to portray a seemingly smaller club like Elversberg as an underdog. That doesn’t do them justice. Neither last year nor this year. They’re doing outstanding work, and it’s anything but a coincidence that they’re where they are. There’s a lot of individual quality in the team.
Elversberg’s attacking style of play has been further refined by their new coach since the summer. Nevertheless, we’re not going there to give up easily. We have a clear plan for how we intend to approach the game. I see it as a very evenly matched contest, a top-class clash. Tactically, it’s a meeting of two of the best teams in the league.
Overall, there’s a really cool atmosphere in the team, a bit tense, but in a good way. This is true before Sunday, but also before the whole week. We have nothing but top matches until Christmas. You can really feel it. We know what tough opponents await us, but we also know that we’ve consistently shown – with the exception of two weeks – over the past few months that we’re a very difficult opponent to beat and a very unpleasant team to play against. So there’s this real buzz; you want this competition now. We want to show against the absolute top teams that we can compete.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: