Foto: Stefan Holtzem 12.04.2025 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hertha Game
Capital city feeling for SV Darmstadt 98! Before the match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, we've summarised everything important about Matchday 29 for you in "Matchday Compact."
Nice memory
The miracle was accomplished! On May 7, 2016, SV Darmstadt 98 secured Bundesliga relegation away from home at the Olympic Stadium. Sandro Wagner scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to make it 2-1. At that moment, the away section of the Olympic Stadium erupted. At that point, Hertha was still in the thick of the Champions League qualification battle and had lost a crucial match. Ahead of the upcoming clash at the Olympic Stadium, we reminisce with you:
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem The Stadium
With a capacity of over 74,000, the historic Olympic Stadium is the largest stadium in the 2nd Bundesliga. It was built for the eleventh Summer Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. Originally, the Olympic Stadium had a capacity of over 100,000 people before it was modernized between 2000 and 2004, and all seats were covered.
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel Game day quote:
I expect an attractive football match. Both teams will rely heavily on positional play and will be keen to defend actively. The Olympic Stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Germany. We're really looking forward to it.
Opposition View:
Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, at the press conference before the match. He said of the Lilies‘ squad: „Darmstadt is a really good team, especially in terms of their individual line-up. They play a very attractive style of football with lots of vertical balls and depth.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Timo Gansloweit
- Assistants: Felix Weller and Marcel Pelgrim
- Fourth Official: Timon Schulz
- VAR: Katrin Rafalski and Dr. Justus Zorn
Weather Forecast
During the away game against Hertha BSC on Saturday afternoon, temperatures of around 13 degrees Celsius are expected under cloudy skies. No need to pack an umbrella: the probability of precipitation is zero percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. Hertha BSC live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hertha BSC will be broadcast by the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 12:30pm. The commentator is Karsten Petrzika.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hertha BSC on Saturday afternoon in the Software AG Match Centre on our website. Simply click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can listen in full length to the game on our Fanradio. Photos and highlights from the game will be shared on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp Channel. Even more photos can be found on our Instagram.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
Fehlender Kontext
Mehr als 30.000 Fans im Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, eine beeindruckende Atmosphäre unter Flutlicht, Fußball-Romantik pur. Der Rahmen für das Auswärtsspiel der Lilien bei Dynamo Dresden war ein besonderer. Dazu trafen zwei Teams aufeinander, die über einen spielerischen und offensiven Ansatz kommen. 42 Minuten lang entwickelte sich aus diesen Zutaten ein unterhaltsames, taktisch anspruchsvolles und intensives Duell. Bis eine Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters die Begegnung entscheidend beeinflusste. Wir blicken zurück auf einen emotionalen Abend in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
„Schiedsrichter hat heute das Spiel entschieden“
Nach zuvor 13 ungeschlagenen Zweitliga-Spielen muss sich der SV Darmstadt 98 an diesem Freitagabend erstmals wieder geschlagen geben. Drei unglückliche Minuten kurz vor der Pause, in denen Patric Pfeiffer vom Platz gestellt wurde und Vincent Vermeij doppelt traf, leiteten den Sieg für Dresden ein. Nach dem Spiel stand insbesondere die unterschiedliche Bewertung des Schiedsrichter-Gespann von zwei sehr ähnlichen Szenen im Fokus. Zwei Szenen, die beide Trainer hinterher deckungsgleich bewerteten.
Ungeschlagen-Serie reißt
Zum ersten Mal seit Oktober beenden die Lilien ein Ligaspiel ohne Zählbares: Mit 1:3 (0:2) unterliegt der SV 98 bei der SG Dynamo Dresden. Nach einer strittigen Roten Karte gegen Pfeiffer (42.) brachten die Hausherren zwei Tore in der Nachspielzeit des ersten Durchgangs auf die Siegerstraße.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Drei Wechsel im Team
Unter Flutlicht im Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. Am Freitagabend (27.2./18.30 Uhr) gastieren die Lilien bei der SG Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt nimmt drei Wechsel in seiner Startelf vor. Raoul Petretta feiert sein Startelf-Debüt und rückt für Fabian Holland in die Anfangsformation. Für den gesperrten Marco Richter beginnt Luca Marseiler und Hiroki Akiyama ersetzt Fraser Hornby, der mit Oberschenkelproblemen ausfällt. Zudem fehlen Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader und Bartosz Bialek weiterhin verletzungsbedingt.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Matchday kompakt: Alle Infos zum Dresden-Spiel
Ein Flutlichtspiel im Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion ist immer etwas Besonderes. Die Lilien wollen an diesem Freitagabend (27.2) drei Punkte nach Südhessen entführen. Die Partie beginnt um 18.30 Uhr. Alles Wichtige rund um den 24. Zweitliga-Spieltag gibt es für Euch in „Matchday kompakt“ übersichtlich zusammengefasst.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
„Pure football romance“
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.
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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.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
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.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
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.