Victory or defeat? There has never been a draw in the twelve matches between SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn. In this report, we've summarised all the key facts about Friday's match (December 19th, 6:30pm) between SVD and SCP.
None of the twelve competitive matches between Paderborn and Darmstadt have ended in a draw – there has always been a winner. Darmstadt has emerged victorious twice more often than Darmstadt. While SV 98 has won seven encounters, SC Paderborn has won five. Last season, SC Paderborn secured two victories against Darmstadt. Hopefully, that will change this season…
Münster, Karlsruhe, Elversberg, Fürth, Hannover, Bielefeld. These six teams have recently failed to defeat SV Darmstadt 98. The Lilies are unbeaten in six matches – with four wins and two draws. Fourteen points in this stretch? No other second-division team can match that in the last six matchdays.
SC Paderborn are having a historically good first half of the season. With ten wins, the East Westphalians have already set a new club record for the first half of a second division season. Their 32 points after 16 matchdays also equal a club record. Paderborn last achieved such a haul in the 2011/12 season.
Both teams are particularly dangerous from high balls: SC Paderborn scored two headed goals in their recent 4-0 away win against Karlsruhe and, with a total of eight headed goals, are clearly at the top of the league. However, Darmstadt’s defence has nothing to be ashamed of, as they have only conceded one headed goal – only Kaiserslautern have not conceded a single one from a header.
SC Paderborn is among the top defensive teams this season. With only 16 goals conceded, they are significantly better than the league average of 22 – only Schalke (8), Elversberg (14), Darmstadt and Hertha (both 15) have conceded fewer. In one defensive statistic, Paderborn even leads the league: they have only allowed ten clear-cut chances so far – the best record in the 2. Bundesliga. Their opponents‘ xGoals value is also extremely low at 17.9; only Schalke (15.26) has a lower value.
The first question that arises is, when does one become „old“? But we won’t discuss that question further here… At least in the 2. Bundesliga, Darmstadt 98 falls into this category. With an average age of 27.3 years, SV Darmstadt 98 has the oldest squad in the 2. Bundesliga. Paderborn, on the other hand, has the youngest team in the competition, along with Nürnberg, with an average age of 24.4 years. And, moreover, with head coach Ralf Kettemann (39), they have the youngest coach in the league on the sidelines.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:6 |
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Away |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:15 |
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Overall |
12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 23:21 |
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.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
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: