Bolle. 3:30pm. Flag Day. Everything is prepared for the last home game of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. On Sunday afternoon (May 12th) the Lilies at the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor will be visiting TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim can get one step closer to their European Cup ambitions; TSG is currently in eighth place. But before the Lilies meet Pellegrino Matarazzo and “his” Hoffenheim players, you will find all the important facts about the game here. What gives hope for a home win? What are the strengths of the people of Baden-Württemberg? You can find out in our top facts about the game.
Shortly before Christmas, both teams had a real goal festival, and in mid-December the final score in Sinsheim was 3:3. From the Lilies‘ point of view, it could definitely be seen as a point won, as Lieberknecht’s team was already 0-1 behind after 14 minutes. After Luca Pfeiffer scored the equaliser less than ten minutes later, it was clear to many in the stadium that it probably wouldn’t have been the last goal. Hoffenheim’s striker Ihlas Bebou gave TSG the lead 2-1 and 3-2, but SVD’s Tim Skarke equalised twice and secured a point for the Lilies.
TSG scored 20 of their 40 points this season away from home and Hoffenheim are in a solid sixth place in the away table. But if you look at the shape curve, it goes steeply downwards. The Sinsheimers won all of their first five games on a foreign court, but there was only one win in the remaining eleven away games. Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team has lost all of their last four away games.
In this Bundesliga season, Hoffenheim’s attackis particularly impressive; with 56 goals, they find themselves in the top third. Hoffenheim is also at the top of the league in statistics such as finishing efficiency and counterattack goals. It also plays a role that the TSG strikers score consistently; the Hoffenheim attackers scored 38 goals alone.
TSG’s defense is much worse; with 64 goals conceded, TSG has the third-worst defense in the entire Bundesliga. Away from home, Sinsheim concedes an average of more than two goals per game; most recently, Bochum scored three times and FSV Mainz even scored four times in duels with TSG.
Torsten Lieberknecht will have to do without Christoph Zimmermann on Sunday. The central defender picked up his fifth yellow card in the 90+2 minute last weekend and is therefore suspended for the home game against TSG Hoffenheim. The two defensive players Emir Karic and Jannik Müller have to be careful, both defenders have four yellow cards. Hoffenheim’s coach Pellegrino Matarazzo doesn’t have to do without any suspended players.
It will certainly be a very special game this weekend for midfielder Julian Justvan. The professional, on loan from TSG, was already on the pitch in the first leg, but he was still wearing the Hoffenheim jersey. In the 90th minute, Justvan came on for Ozan Kabak when the score was 3:3.
Andreas Müller and Luca Pfeiffer also have a past with the Sinsheimers. Although neither of them ever played a professional game for TSG, they spent part of their youth here. Andi Müller played for Hoffenheim for a total of eight years before moving to Astoria Walldorf.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 |
| Away | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 |
| Overall | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19:19 |
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.