On the occasion of Matchday 10, Darmstadt 98 host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. While Darmstadt 98 are known for collecting points in front of their home crowd, the visitors impress with their attacking prowess and dangerous counter-attacks. Find out which statistics are particularly interesting ahead of the match and what distinguishes both teams in our Facts & Figures section.
After a resounding 6-1 defeat against Braunschweig in their season opener, 1. FC Magdeburg quickly found their form. They followed this with five wins and a draw, although they also suffered a narrow defeat against league leaders Hertha BSC. The prestigious „Elbe Clásico“ against Dynamo Dresden was also lost. Nevertheless, with 16 points, Magdeburg sits in fifth place in the 2. Bundesliga table, placing them among the top teams.
In their 6-1 victory against Karlsruhe last Saturday, 1. FC Magdeburg impressively demonstrated their attacking prowess. With 20 goals this season, FCM is among the most prolific teams in the 2. Bundesliga. Only Wolfsburg with 23 and Nürnberg with 21 goals have scored more. Magdeburg’s frequent success is also due to their clinical finishing: one in seven shots on goal finds the back of the net.
1. FC Magdeburg particularly excels at exploiting its strengths in fast counter-attacks. Although the Elbe-based team has only managed eleven shots on goal from counter-attacks so far, four of these attempts have found the back of the net. This makes them the most dangerous counter-attacking team in the league. Magdeburg also occupies a top position when looking at individual players: Emmanuel Iyoha and Mateusz Zukowski have each scored twice from quick counter-attacks. No other player in the 2. Bundesliga has been more successful in this regard.
On matchday 10, Darmstadt will once again play in front of their home crowd and aim to collect more points at the Böllenfalltor stadium. All eight of SV Darmstadt 98’s points so far this season have been earned at their own ground. With eighth place in the home table, their record in front of their own fans is significantly better than away, where the Hessian side is still without a point (although they did manage a midweek cup victory against SV Elversberg).
Darmstadt have conceded 18 goals so far this season, 15 of them from open play. However, their defence is significantly more difficult to penetrate from set pieces. A look at the expected goals (xG) reveals that the team from southern Hesse could have conceded fewer: based on the opponent’s xG value of 13.4, a much lower number of goals against them would have been expected. Instead, opponents are particularly clinical in front of goal against Darmstadt. No other team boasts a higher finishing efficiency.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 |
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Away |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 |
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Overall |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 |
After advancing in the DFB Cup, SV 98's focus shifts back to league play. Tomorrow, Saturday (October 31st, 1pm), the Lilies host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ahead of the match, our head coach spoke about the team's sporting approach, the opponent's strengths, and the importance of passion, fighting spirit, and consistency throughout the entire season.
Blue and white flags, homemade sashes, and boundless passion for their club: 1. FC Magdeburg's fans support their team with great enthusiasm. In the late 1970s, the first supporters formed fan clubs and actively participated in club life. On Saturday (October 31st), SV Darmstadt 98 will host Magdeburg at 1 p.m. A perfect opportunity to take a look at the development and unique aspects of Magdeburg's fan culture.
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against 1. FC Magdeburg is Thursday (October 29th) at 6pm.
On Saturday (31.10.2026/1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game.
The main and jersey partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and HAIX will end as contractually agreed on June 30th, 2027 and will not be continued beyond that date.
Florian Kleinhansl couldn't help but chuckle when asked about the statistics from the previous cup match after the game. "For us, only one statistic mattered today. And we won that one," said the 26-year-old after SV 98's surprising 2-0 victory against the eighth-placed Bundesliga team. It was a coup that demanded a lot from the Lilies. The hosts recorded 18 corners, 26 shots on goal, and 74 percent possession. And yet, in the end, an away win for the team from southern Hesse was displayed on the scoreboard in Saarland.
Fight, dedication, efficiency, an outstanding Marcel Schuhen, and also the necessary dose of luck. These were the ingredients for Darmstadt's cup upset against SV Elversberg. The players were overjoyed afterward, having fought their way to the next round against the favoured Bundesliga side.
With tremendous dedication, Darmstadt secured their place in the next round! The Lilies rewarded themselves for a tremendous fight and incredible defensive work by advancing to the round of 16. The final score was 2-0 (1-0) against SV Elversberg after 90 intense minutes in which the South Hessians suffered but fought tooth and nail against Elversberg's relentless onslaught. Kehl and Smit sealed the victory for Darmstadt's efficient performance.
In the second round of the DFB Cup, Darmstadt 98 will travel to face SV Elversberg. Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Christopher Lannert, Florian Kleinhansl, Nicolas Verkooijen, Lance Duijvestijn, and Hojae Lee will start in place of William Mikelbrencis, Noah Weißhaupt, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, and Fynn Lakenmacher. Richter is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
On Tuesday evening, SV 98 will travel to SV Elversberg for the second round of the DFB Cup. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will referee the match, and where can you watch the cup tie live? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the game against the Saarlanders in our "Matchday Guidet" format.
DFB Cup, Round Two: On Tuesday evening (October 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 will face SV Elversberg. The hosts have come a long way in just a few years. Where regional league football was once played at the Kaiserlinde stadium, Bundesliga football is now the norm. Elversberg achieved their rise through the leagues in record time. Now, the DFB Cup awaits, providing the next stage where they are eager to prove themselves.
The second round of the DFB Cup is upon us! On Tuesday (October 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SV Elversberg. Find out what the two teams have in common, how they differ, and which statistics are particularly interesting before the cup match in our facts and figures.