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 |
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
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.