SV Darmstadt 98 has been unbeaten at home since May 3rd. But watch out, Darmstadt: KSC striker Schleusener has scored more goals against the South Hessians than against any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. Here you'll find the top facts about Saturday's match (December 6th/8:30pm) between SV Darmstadt 98 and Karlsruher SC.
SV Darmstadt 98 is proving difficult to beat this season in the second division. The Lilies are even undefeated at home so far. The last time the team from southern Hesse left their own stadium without any points was on May 3rd. Darmstadt has the fewest losses in the league overall. The two defeats suffered so far came against the league’s strongest home teams: FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Although Darmstadt have already scored 23 goals, they are plagued by bad luck in front of goal. The ball has hit the woodwork eleven times already. This misfortune has been particularly evident in the last four matches: they have hit the woodwork six times – the most in the entire league.
Karlsruher SC is most successful when Fabian Schleusener is on target. From matchday eight to eleven, the striker scored four goals in a row. This season, he has a total of six goals and two assists. In the matches where the Karlsruhe striker was involved in a goal, KSC earned 16 points from seven games. Conversely, when the striker failed to score, they only managed five points in the same number of matches.
KSC has failed to pick up any points from their last three matches – Schleusener hasn’t registered a single goal or assist. Darmstadt, however, will need to keep a close eye on him: he has already scored six goals against Darmstadt in the 2. Bundesliga – more than against any other opponent.
SV Darmstadt 98 is known for its strength at set pieces, both defensively and offensively, but also regularly demonstrates its quality in open play. Of their 23 goals so far, the Lilies have scored 17 from open play. Elversberg leads this statistic with 21 goals, while Darmstadt currently sits in fourth place.
Despite their quality on the pitch, the focus is equally on defence. Marcel Schuhen has only had to pick the ball out of his net 13 times so far – only Schalke and Hertha have conceded fewer goals. One reason for this strong record is their stability at set pieces: Darmstadt have only conceded three goals from dead-ball situations. Furthermore, the Lilies have yet to concede a goal on the counter-attack.
Both Darmstadt and Karlsruher SC have generally displayed fair play on the pitch. While Darmstadt has committed 176 fouls, placing them eighth in this statistic, they have received only 21 yellow cards – the lowest number in the league. Many of these fouls were committed without any hard tackles. Furthermore, Karlsruher SC has yet to receive a red card this season.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22:25 |
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Away |
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14:35 |
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Overall |
31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 36:60 |
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
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.
They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
On Saturday evening (April 26th/8:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from SV 07 Elversberg and asks you to take note of the following information.
In the world of football, a yo-yo team is a team that oscillates between two leagues – too good for one league, but not quite at the level of the next higher one. The result is usually many promotions and many relegations. But SV Elversberg is currently redefining the term. For several years now, the yo-yo has been taking SVE almost exclusively upwards.