For the second time this week, SV Darmstadt 98 is heading up north – from one Hanseatic city to the next Hanseatic city. First Bremen, then Hamburg. On Sunday (08.12/1.30pm) Hamburger SV and SV 98 will compete on the pitch of the Volksparkstadion. First of all, we take a close look at the numbers and facts about the game in the Top Facts.
SV Darmstadt 98 is currently doing well in the 2nd Bundesliga. With a remarkable streak of seven games unbeaten in a row (4 wins, 3 draws), the Lilies are the only team in the league that can currently boast such a streak in the league. Behind them lurks 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who have been undefeated in six games.
Under Florian Kohfeldt, SV Darmstadt 98 is showing a positive trend, especially on foreign pitches. The Lilies got three wins and one draw from four games. And the Volksparkstadion has always been a good place for SV 98 in recent years. The Darmstadt team has been unbeaten away from HSV for seven games. The South Hesse team achieved an impressive five wins and two draws. It is also interesting that in the last 16 meetings between the two teams, the home team has never won. HSV’s last home win was in 1981 – a long time ago.
… both teams can. The upcoming duel between Hamburger SV and SV Darmstadt 98 could be goal-rich. Because the two most accurate offensive lines in the league meet. With 31 goals, HSV has the best attack in the 2nd Bundesliga, closely followed by SVD and 1. FC Nürnberg (both 28). Since coach Florian Kohfeldt took office, the Lilies have been the most dangerous team in the league. During this period, SV 98 scored 26 times, while HSV scored two fewer goals. The Hanseatic League is particularly strong in the Volksparkstadion: with 18 goals, Hamburg is the best home offensive in the competition. But they face a Darmstadt team that is particularly dangerous in scoring, especially away from home. 16 away goals make the Lilies the best away offensive together with Hertha BSC.
…both teams also need to score a goal. SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV are among the most efficient offensive teams in the league. With 205 shots on goal (Darmstadt) and 204 shots on goal (HSV), both are almost on par and are among the teams with the most goals. Only a few clubs can top these values: 1. FC Köln has the most shots on goal, leading the league in this category with 264 shots on goal. Fortuna Düsseldorf is also in the spotlight with 208 deals and is just ahead of Darmstadt and Hamburg.
Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes stood between the posts for the Lilies from 2016 to 2019 and played a total of 72 competitive games for the men from Böllenfalltor before moving to HSV. On the other hand, Alexander Brunst has a connection to the upcoming opponent. From 2008 to 2014, the goalkeeper spent his youth at HSV and continued to play for the Rothosen’s second team. Fabian Nürnberger also meets his hometown club. Born in Hamburg, the left-back played in the HSV youth team until 2015. Klaus Gjasula will also face his former club. The midfielder played in 16 competitive games for Hamburger SV from 2016 to 2018 before joining the Lilies.
Fabian Nürnberger and Kai Klefisch both have four yellow cards.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9:20 |
| Away | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:20 |
| Overall | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26:40 |
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:
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.