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 |
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: