Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt 98’s late winner against Fortuna Düsseldorf not only continued their unbeaten home run but also extended their unbeaten streak. The club now boasts 13 consecutive matches without a loss. The team from southern Hesse has come through some tough away games, with the next one coming up on Friday evening in a vibrant stadium. The atmosphere there is „top five in Germany,“ according to the Darmstadt head coach.
SG Dynamo Dresden has improved its quality during the winter break. This was partly due to the fact that the Saxons were bottom of the table after the first half of the season, four points behind the leaders. However, the turnaround is clearly noticeable: Dynamo is playing with more stability. In the new year, the Black and Yellows have conceded only six goals – the best record in the league. Furthermore, Thomas Stamm’s team faced a tough schedule, yet still managed to collect nine points from their last six matches.
Darmstadt have been successful in their last four away matches in Dresden. Besides the emotional cup game, which Darmstadt won in stoppage time, the Blue-Whites have also emerged victorious from their last three second-division matches at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. Nevertheless, every opponent should be wary: Dresden’s supporters often create a special atmosphere in the historic stadium, which can give the players on the pitch an extra boost.
With 44 goals scored, SV 98 boasts the best attack in the league. However, their defence also contributes significantly. Maglica’s three goals in the last two matches currently make him the most dangerous defender in the 2. Bundesliga. His defensive partner, Sergio Lopez, also provides attacking impetus. The Spaniard has set up four goals; only Hornby and Richter have more assists for Darmstadt. Furthermore, Darmstadt possesses the league’s best strike partnership in Lidberg and Hornby: together they have already beaten opposing goalkeepers 21 times.
The high goal tally can also be attributed to their attacking versatility. Florian Kohfeldt’s team scored the fourth-most goals from open play with 30, and Darmstadt also boasts the second-most goals from set pieces (14), behind only Bielefeld.
Corners, in particular, are a dangerous weapon from set pieces: Darmstadt have already scored eight times following a corner kick – the best record in the league. However, Dynamo Dresden are also among the top contenders in this statistic. The Saxons, too, pose a significant threat from corners, having scored six times from them.
Both teams consistently demonstrate excellent sportsmanship on the pitch. Darmstadt ranks 16th in the table for fouls committed against opponents, followed by Dresden. This is also reflected in the yellow card count. Darmstadt received the fewest yellow cards (38), placing them 18th in this category. Thomas Stamm’s team is currently in 15th place.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21:11 |
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Away |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 |
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Overall |
11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 |
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
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.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.
Darmstadt host Fortuna Düsseldorf! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup. Fraser Hornby (returning from illness) and Isac Lidberg (recovering from a thigh injury) return to the starting eleven, replacing Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela. Niklas Schmidt starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, and Fabian Holland replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
