Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
Darmstadt’s unbeaten home run finally came to an end on matchday 29 of last season. It was Hannover 96, of all teams, who managed to breach the Böllenfalltor fortress for the first time: goals from Maurice Neubauer and Stefan Teitur Thordarson secured a 2-0 victory for the Lower Saxony side. This was despite Darmstadt being considered a bogey team for Hannover. No other team has caused the 96ers to lose more often in the 2. Bundesliga than Darmstadt 98.
SV 98 Darmstadt have conceded very little defensively so far. After two matchdays, their opponents have only managed a combined 2.0 expected goals – the best in the league. Furthermore, Darmstadt have only allowed 21 shots on goal. Only Karlsruher SC have fewer.
With a 3-1 defeat in Cottbus and a bitter 1-0 loss in the Lower Saxony derby against VfL Wolfsburg, Hannover 96 have started a second division season with two defeats for the first time since the 1990/91 season. A new negative record could then follow against Darmstadt: Hannover have never started a second division season with three defeats.
Not only did Darmstadt 96 secure their first victory of the season in their cup match against FC Carl Zeiss Jena last weekend, but coach Christian Titz’s team also celebrated their first success in their third competitive match of the season: They achieved a resounding 9-1 victory against SV Hemelingen at Bremen’s Weser Stadium in the first round of the DFB Cup. Hannover 96 thus advanced to the second round of the DFB Cup for the first time since the 2022/23 season and celebrated their biggest ever win in this competition!
Hannover 96 have conceded all four of their league goals this season from set pieces. They were beaten once from a penalty in each of the two matches played, and also conceded one goal each from a free kick and a corner. Christian Titz’s team has yet to concede a goal from open play. That, at least, should give the Hannover side some encouragement.
When the game becomes more demanding, Darmstadt 98 are among the strongest teams in the league. With a success rate of 54.3 percent for difficult passes, SV Darmstadt 98 boasts the best performance of all teams. Hannover 96 follows closely behind with 52.8 percent. Both teams are thus particularly distinguished by their passing accuracy in challenging situations.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 25:16 |
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Away |
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 27:27 |
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Overall |
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 52:43 |
On Sunday afternoon (Oct 18th, 1:30pm), SV 98 will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the season. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kickoff? Who will be officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we’ve put together all the essential information for the game against KSC in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
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.