While Bielefeld are looking to improve their record to secure safety at the end of the season, SV Darmstadt 98 are eager to finally pick up three points away from home. In Saturday's match (April 4th, 1pm) between Arminia Bielefeld and Darmstadt, the 15th-placed team hosts the fourth-placed side. You can read about the areas where the two teams are closely matched, as well as all the key facts and figures, in the Top Facts section below.
Since their 2-0 away win in Magdeburg, Bielefeld has now gone five matches without another victory. During this period, Bielefeld has recorded the worst record of all Bundesliga teams, managing only one point. As a result, they have slipped from tenth place to fifteenth, finding themselves level on points with Holstein Kiel, who occupy the relegation playoff spot, in the tight relegation zone. However, head coach Mitch Kniat’s team has also had a tough run of fixtures. Their recent opponents were Hannover, Schalke, Paderborn, and Elversberg – all teams currently in the top five.
Darmstadt, on the other hand, boast an excellent home record, but have drawn six of their last seven away matches and suffered one defeat. While Bielefeld are desperately seeking a victory to escape the relegation zone, Darmstadt are aiming for their first away win in quite some time.
Arminia Bielefeld can look back on a strong record against Darmstadt ahead of this encounter. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches against the Lilies, securing six wins and two draws. Furthermore, they demonstrated resilience in the first leg at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, twice coming back from behind to take a point back to East Westphalia. Florian Kohfeldt’s team will be looking to change that record. Fabian Holland, in particular, is aiming not only to take three points from the SchücoArena for the first time, but also to achieve this feat in his 250th second-division appearance, should he play.
Darmstadt often enters a match stronger than their opponents, at least on paper, when it comes to set pieces. This is because the South Hessians have already given their fans reason to cheer 16 times from a set piece. Only Paderborn have scored more often in this category (17). However, Darmstadt’s defence will need to be wary of set pieces on Saturday afternoon. Bielefeld are also extremely dangerous in this area – their 16 goals speak for themselves. In open play, however, the Kniat-coached team struggles somewhat. They have only scored 23 goals from open play, while Darmstadt have been successful 33 times.
Darmstadt 98 impress with their aerial dominance: ten of their 39 goals have come from the head – almost reaching the top of the league, with only Paderborn ahead with 13. Darmstadt 98 have scored eight goals in this category. However, they are defensively solid: Darmstadt have conceded just four headed goals – only Kaiserslautern have a better record with three.
Five Darmstadt players are at risk of receiving yellow cards in the match against Arminia Bielefeld. Fraser Hornby, Kai Klefisch, Isac Lidberg, Merveille Papela and Aleksandar Vukotić have each been booked four times so far this second division season.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28:21 |
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Away |
12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9:20 |
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Overall |
25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 37:41 |
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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.
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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: