On Saturday afternoon (November 8th, 1pm), Hannover 96 hosts SV Darmstadt 98 at the Heinz von Heiden Arena. The Reds, known for their comeback abilities and clinical finishing from the penalty spot, welcome Darmstadt, a team that excels at dangerous counter-attacks and strong set pieces. Here you'll find the key facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96.
In this matchup, a 2-1 victory is definitely the outcome. SV Darmstadt 98 has already achieved precisely this result in five away games against Hannover 96. Last season’s encounter in Lower Saxony also ended in a 2-1 win for the Lilies. In any case, Darmstadt’s record at Hannover 96 isn’t bad: SV 98 has won four of their last six matches at the Heinz von Heiden Arena – with one draw and one loss.
With 21 points after eleven matchdays, Hannover 96 sits in a strong fourth place in the table. Since the start of the season, the Lower Saxony club has been among the top teams in the 2. Bundesliga, consistently finishing in the top seven. While Hannover remains undefeated away from home and tops the away table, they have recorded three wins and two losses at home so far.
Hannover 96 have repeatedly demonstrated their comeback abilities this season. In four out of six matches where they fell behind, the Lower Saxony side managed to salvage points, securing two wins and two draws. This gives the fourth-placed team an impressive eight points from behind – no other team has demonstrated such a remarkable ability to bounce back.
This weekend, two Scandinavians will face off in attack. Finn Benjamin Källmann will play for Hannover 96, while Swede Isac Lidberg will lead the attack for SV Darmstadt 98 – currently boasting the better stats for Darmstadt. The Lilies‘ number seven, with eleven goals, is joint top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga with Elversberg’s Younes Ebnoutalib. Källmann, in turn, is the Lower Saxony club’s top scorer with six goals.
SV Darmstadt 98 is among the most dangerous counter-attacking teams in the league. With 21 counter-attack shots, the Lilies occupy second place in this statistic – only VfL Bochum (22) have more. Even though these attacks have only resulted in four goals so far, SVD still ranks third. Only Bochum and Elversberg have scored more goals on the counter-attack (5).
When the referee points to the spot, tension fills the air – and Hannover 96 usually keeps their cool. No team has been awarded more penalties than the Reds (4). They converted three of them confidently, sharing the title of „penalty kings“ with three other teams.
Set pieces are one of SV Darmstadt 98’s greatest defensive strengths. The Blue-Whites have yet to concede a goal from a corner or free kick. Only a single goal conceded from a set piece (after a throw-in) prevents them from having a perfect record – yet Darmstadt still leads this statistic. Hannover, by comparison, lags significantly behind: with six goals conceded from set pieces, the 96ers occupy 13th place in this ranking.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 25:14 |
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Away |
14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 24:25 |
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Overall |
28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 49:39 |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.