Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
18.04.2025 / English
Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Hannover game
On Easter Sunday (April 20th, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt would like to extend their streak of three home wins without conceding a goal. To do so, the Lilies will face a defensively strong Hannover side at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. To maintain the positive momentum from their recent games, every bit of support counts—and to ensure you're well prepared for the home game at Böllenfalltor, we've provided you with the most important facts and figures.
Encouragement
Home strength! The Lilies have won all of their last three home games – and kept a clean sheet. First 2-0 against Schalke, then 3-0 against Karlsruhe, and 1-0 against Fürth. The last time they achieved such a home streak was in autumn 2021, when Darmstadt even managed five consecutive home wins without conceding a goal. Only Hannover (6) and Nürnberg (4) have recorded a longer winning streak at home this season. However, it’s not just their home strength that should encourage the Lilies‘ fans; In recent history, Darmstadt has always looked good against the 96ers: Darmstadt have won four of their last six encounters against Hannover, including the 2-1 away victory in the first leg.
Set Pieces can make a difference
Both teams have been extremely strong at defending set pieces this season. Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96 are among the top three teams when it comes to goals conceded from set pieces. The Lilies rank third in this category with seven goals conceded from set pieces, while the Lower Saxony team is in second place with one fewer goal – only HSV (5) has conceded fewer. Hannover is not only the best at set pieces, but also at the front: The 96ers have scored eight times from corners – the best stat in the 2. Bundesliga.
Who has the better defence?
Looking at the picture, the question seems easy to answer. Hannover 96 has the best defence in the 2. Bundesliga, having conceded just 30 goals. SV 98 has conceded 16 more this season. However, you could also look at it from a different perspective. Darmstadt’s opponents have a lower expected goals value (37.5) than Hannover 96’s opponents (45.25). This means that the Lilies concede significantly fewer high-quality scoring opportunities than Hannover. This means that Hannover’s offence will need to be ruthless against the Lilies‘ defence.
Dangerous counterattacks vs. good counterattack protection
After 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1), Hannover 96 has the best counter-attack defence in the league: only twice has an opponent’s counterattack resulted in a goal. However, the strength of the Lower Saxony team’s defence will be revealed against Darmstadt. After all, the Lilies are one of the most effective counter-attacking teams in the 2. Bundesliga. SV 98 have scored six counter-attack goals, making them the third-best counter-attacking team in the competition.
Ex-96er
A SV Darmstadt 98 player once wore the Hannover team’s jersey – and for a remarkably long time. Fynn Lakenmacher spent eight years at the 96ers‘ youth academy between 2010 and 2018 before joining TSV Havelse, first for the U19s and later for the senior team.
Suspensions
Philipp Förster is absent due to a yellow card suspension; he received his fifth yellow card in the Hertha match. Aleksandar Vukotic (9), Matej Maglica (4), Fabian Nürnberger (4), Merveille Papela (4), Killian Corredor (4), and Fraser Hornby (4) all have yellow cards. A further yellow card for any of these players would result in a suspension.
Overall Record:
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22:13 |
| Away | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 24:25 |
| Total | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 46:38 |
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.