In which area is Bayern particularly strong? What goal scoring record is Harry Kane chasing? And what gives the lilies hope? You can read all of this in our top facts. Before SV 98's game against the record champions on Saturday (03/16/3:30pm), we have put together the most important figures and facts for you.
Despite the meagre number of points and the long winless streak, there is still hope for SV 98. The gap to the relegation place is “only” five points. With 27 points still to be awarded, anything is still possible. In addition, FC Bayern has not been able to win any of its last four away games. There were no points in Leverkusen, Rome and Bochum and Thomas Tuchel’s team couldn’t get beyond a draw at SC Freiburg either. The last time there were four away games without a win across all seasons was in 2015.
The first leg between Darmstadt and Bayern Munich was truly historic. With the 0:8, which was painful from Darmstadt’s point of view, the records tumbled. Three sendings off in the first 45 minutes (Kimmich, Gjasula, Maglica) meant a new record. While SV 98 held a strong 0-0 lead until the half-time break, FCB managed a real goal festival after the break and suffered the worst Bundesliga defeat in the Darmstadt club’s history.
As a Lily fan, you prefer to remember the 13th matchday of 1978, when the only point win so far was against Munich. At 1-1, Uwe Hahn equalized Paul Breitner’s lead with his late goal in the 89th minute. Hahn’s goal was also voted goal of the month for November 1978.
Bayern Munich always presents itself strongly against the bottom of the table in the upper house. FCB have not lost any of their last 29 Bundesliga games against bottom teams (26 wins, 3 draws). In addition, the second in the table was able to win all of the last 16 duels of this type. The last defeat against a team bottom of the table was almost exactly 16 years ago. In March 2008, the Champions League quarter-finalists lost 2-0 at Energie Cottbus.
Thomas Tuchel’s team is the measure of all things when it comes to the offensive department. The Munich team has already marked a whopping 73 goals this season. That’s ten more compared to Bayer Leverkusen’s goal tally. Statistically speaking, the reigning champions have numerous top values: most big chances (75), most shots (490), most goals from set pieces (16), most headed goals (15) and most goals outside the penalty area (8).
Of course, Harry Kane stands out in attack. The summer newcomer is having an outstanding debut season and currently has 30 goals and eight assists. With nine games remaining, Robert Lewandowski’s goal record of 41 goals is within absolute reach. In the first half of the season, the Englishman scored 13 times against the remaining nine opponents.
Bartol Franjic saw his fourth yellow card in the 2-0 defeat in Leipzig. He thus joins four other predisposed Lilien players. Jannik Müller, Christoph Zimmermann, Fabian Holland and Klaus Gjasula also have four warnings to their name. A fifth yellow card would result in a game ban.
The meeting with the old club is on the agenda for two Lilies this weekend. Thomas Isherwood played for FCB from 2015 to 2018. First for the U19s (47 competitive games) and later for the Bayern second team (18 competitive games). The Head of Organisation for the Licensed Player Department, Michael Stegmayer, also meets his old club. From 2001 to 2006 he played in the colours of the record champions for the U19 and second team.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:16 |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:28 |
| Overall | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7:44 |
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
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.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.