Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 08.12.2024 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hamburg Game
The next league game for SV Darmstadt 98 is the away game at the Volksparkstadion. On Sunday afternoon (08.12/1.30pm) the Lilies will meet Hamburger SV. So that you are well informed about the duel, we have all the important information for you in our “Matchday compact” section.
Game day quote:
A huge offensive force awaits us. Nevertheless, the basic goal is to go to Hamburg and win.
The Volksparkstadion
- Opened: 1953
- Capacity: 57.000
- Special features: Venue for the 2024 and 1988 European Championships as well as the 2006 and 1974 World Cups in Germany
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) HSV fans during the Second Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and SC Preußen Münster at Volksparkstadion on August 31, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images) The Opponents View:
HSV coach Merlin Polzin at the press conference before the duel with Darmstadt 98: „The past games against Darmstadt have always been turbulent. It will be hot again on Sunday. We face an opponent who has been very stable defensively in the last few games and at the same time very dangerous to score with their physical strikers. They also have a clear tactical plan that Florian Kohfeldt has successfully rehearsed over a long period of time and that is clearly visible. We were able to observe them in Bremen and take some lessons from them tactically, so we will prepare for all the scenarios that can await us on Sunday.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Eric Weisbach
- Assistants: Oliver Lossius and Justin Hasmann
- Fourth Official: Thomas Gorniak
- VAR: Patrick Alt and Dr. Riem Hussein
The Weather:
In Hamburg, around 5 degrees Celsius with cloudy skies are expected during the game. No rain is forecast so far.
Who shows and comments on Darmstadt 98 against HSV live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV will be broadcast by pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary reporting begins at 1pm. The game is commented on by Joachim Hebel.
Software AG Matchcenter
Match day! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV again on Sunday afternoon in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with numerous Live-Data of the game.
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