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 |
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
