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 |
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.
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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.
