Both the Lilies and the Lions have collected seven points so far this season. For BTSV, this result is their strongest start to the second division since 2016. Their home record clearly favours the Lilies before the clash, while Braunschweig won the last meeting between the two teams in Braunschweig. You can find all the facts and figures before the game in our Top Facts.
Historically, the Lions have had little to gain at the Böllenfalltor. The Lilies have been unbeaten against BTSV at the Böllenfalltor since 1989. In the last eight home games against BTSV, SV Darmstadt 98 have recorded four wins and four draws. The Braunschweig team’s last away victory came in 1989, when Andreas Pospich scored a brace to make it 2-1. Since then, Eintracht have failed to capture the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor.
SV 98 can claim the crown for offensive counterattack kings so far. With three counterattack goals, the Lilies currently lead the statistics, while the Lower Saxony Lions are hot on their heels with two. Isaac Lidberg is clearly the focus of counterattacks. The Swede has already scored two of the three counterattack goals this season and leads the league’s goalscoring list with four goals.
Statistics show that the Lilies have already registered twelve headed shots this season. Only two teams rank higher than the South Hesse side in this statistic (Paderborn holds the league record with 14). By comparison, Braunschweig has only recorded two headed shots to date.
The fair play ranking shows the Lilies have received seven yellow cards so far this season. This puts SVD in second place in the fair play rankings. At the other end of the table, however, are Braunschweig. With eleven yellow and two red cards, the Lions occupy second-to-last place in the fair play rankings.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
| Home | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24:15 |
| Away | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8:22 |
| Overall | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 32:37 |
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.