For Darmstadt, November has been a special month for years. They regularly reach their best form in the gray late autumn. Fürth, on the other hand, arrives with the momentum of a late-season victory and wants to use this moment to make a statement away from home. Here you'll find the top facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
November is considered unpleasant by many: temperatures drop, the days get shorter, and the pitches are often muddy and difficult to play on. For SV Darmstadt 98, however, this month seems to have been particularly special for years. While winter slowly sets in, the Lilies practically blossom during this gray month. In their last 13 second-division matches played in November, Darmstadt amassed an impressive 33 points. Furthermore, the Blue-Whites haven’t lost a single second-division game in November since 2020.
Greuther Fürth fans had suffered four consecutive defeats. But in their home game against Preußen Münster, the Cloverleaves finally broke their losing streak. With a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory, Fürth made a statement. Particularly noteworthy was the late goal – substitute Jannik Dehm scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending the stadium into raptures.
The current season also shows that the Böllenfalltor stadium has once again become a true fortress. In their last eight home games in the 2. Bundesliga, Darmstadt has recorded five wins and three draws across two seasons. As if that weren’t enough, the Lilies also won their most recent DFB Cup home game 4-0 against FC Schalke 04. It has been 203 days since the Lilies last left their own stadium without any points.
Greuther Fürth are proving to be an efficient team in the league. With an expected goals (xG) of 13.37, they have already beaten opposing goalkeepers 18 times. Fürth have scored 16 goals from open play, placing them third in this category. Darmstadt are close behind: with 15 goals from open play, the Lilies are in fifth place. Both teams are clearly positioned in the upper half of this statistic, demonstrating their ability to consistently create dangerous scoring opportunities from open play.
Another characteristic that distinguishes Fürth this season is the effectiveness of their substitutes. Jannik Dehm’s late winning goal was already Fürth’s sixth goal scored by a substitute this season. No other team in the league has scored more goals through players who were brought on during the match. Coach Thomas Kleine can rely on the quality of his bench so far. Therefore, Fürth should never be underestimated.
Under Florian Kohfeldt, Darmstadt 98 has not only developed tremendous defensive stability but also found a highly structured approach to attack. Their offence is even exceeding expectations: the expected goals (xG) is 18.15, but they have actually scored 19. Darmstadt transitions to attack faster than any other team in the league after winning possession, resulting in 23 counter-attacks already. Furthermore, the Lilies are particularly dangerous after their opponents lose the ball. They repeatedly force a turnover, which has already led to five goals. Only Elversberg has scored more often in this manner.
Beyond the tactical and statistical aspects, Fürth also stands out for its fair play. The Cloverleaf is among the two fairest teams in the entire 2. Bundesliga. With only 135 fouls committed, they rank second in this statistic. Only SG Dynamo Dresden commits fewer fouls (134) than Fürth.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 33:25 |
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Away |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22:23 |
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Total |
35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 55:48 |
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
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.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.