The last victory in Bochum was a long time ago. To be precise, Darmstadt's last three points at VfL Bochum were in 1979. Darmstadt's current unbeaten run spans seven games – and they intend to carry this trend into the second half of the season. Things are also going well at the Castroper Straße stadium since Uwe Rösler took over as coach. We've compiled these and other statistics for you. Here are the top facts about the match between VfL Bochum and SV Darmstadt 98.
After eight games, VfL Bochum were on the ropes. Seven defeats and just three points were all they had to show for it. The relegated Bundesliga side changed coaches at that point. Uwe Rösler took over on the sidelines in October. Since then, the team’s fortunes at Castroper Straße have turned around completely. In the remaining nine matches of the first half of the season, VfL delighted their fans with an impressive 18 points. During Rösler’s tenure, Bochum are currently in second place. Only the current league leaders, Schalke 04, have a better points tally for this period.
SV Darmstadt 98 went into the winter break with the best run of any team in the second Bundesliga. In each of their last seven matches, the Lilies have earned at least one point, recording four wins and three draws. This run has propelled Florian Kohfeldt’s team to third place at the halfway point of the season.
The Swedish striker for Darmstadt, Isac Lidberg, is often in the spotlight. He repeatedly draws defenders in his path and powerfully fires the ball into the back of the net. His start to the season is unforgettable: in the opening match, when VfL Bochum visited the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Lidberg scored a hat trick to give Darmstadt a 4-1 victory. And he continued to radiate his goal-scoring threat, netting a total of eleven goals in the first half of the season, which, following the transfer of Younes Ebnoutalib (formerly of SV Elversberg, now at Eintracht Frankfurt), makes him the most dangerous striker in the league.
But VfL Bochum also needs to take a close look at their performance. Francis Oneyka scored twice in the last match against KSC and, with a total of six goals, is Bochum’s top scorer. The secret to VfL’s attacking success is currently the blend of young talent and experience. The 18-year-old striker is particularly brilliant in combination with Philipp Hofmann. The 32-year-old veteran has set up four of Oneyka’s six goals.
VfL Bochum boasts an impressive record against SV Darmstadt 98 at home. They are unbeaten in seven competitive matches against the Lilies at the Castroper Straße stadium. Darmstadt, however, have only managed one victory against the recently relegated Bundesliga side, a win that dates back a long time. It was the very first meeting between the two teams in Bochum, a match Darmstadt won 2-1 in 1979.
When it comes to injecting pace into their attacks, both teams are prime examples. Both Florian Kohfeldt and Uwe Rösler consistently witness their teams becoming dangerous through their counter-attacking play. Only two teams in the second division have had more shots on goal from counter-attacks than VfL Bochum (27). One of them is Hertha BSC, the other wears the Lily on its chest. The players of SV 98, just like the team from the capital, have 29 shots on goal following a counter-attack.
Bochum have conceded 22 goals so far, which is better than the league average (24). Furthermore, only two teams have allowed opponents more clear-cut chances than the side from the far west. The fact that Bochum have nevertheless conceded remarkably few goals, considering the xGoals value, is likely also due to the fact that the woodwork has proven to be a friend and helper of the VfL defense. What is seen as a blessing for VfL is probably considered a curse by the South Hessians. Because so far this season, the ball has already struck the crossbar or post nine times from a Bochum player. Only Hannover 96 have hit the woodwork more often (11).
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:7 |
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Away |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9:12 |
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Overall |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 25:19 |
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.