When 1. FC Nürnberg visits SV Darmstadt 98, the third-placed team will host the eighth-placed team. Historically, however, this fixture is more than evenly matched. One player in particular stood out for Nürnberg in their last match. Nürnberg are known for their aggressive tackling, while Darmstadt possess a solid overall package. We've compiled these and other statistics for you. You can find all the key facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Nürnberg (January 23rd/6:30pm) here.
What an intense duel it was in the first match of the second half of the season against VfL Bochum! The hosts led at times, then Darmstadt. In the end, however, it was a 3-3 draw, which meant that Florian Kohfeldt’s team has one more point and is now level on points with second-placed SV Elversberg. The draw also meant that SV Darmstadt 98 remained unbeaten once again – for eight matches now, a quarter of a year. The Lilies have only suffered two defeats, while all other teams have at least twice as many games without a point. Furthermore, the 98ers remain undefeated at the Merck Stadion am Böllenfalltor this season. In the second division, they have recorded seven wins and three draws from ten matches. Miroslav Klose’s team has collected seven points from eight away games.
Piet Scobel or Lucky Luke? In any case, he’s faster than his own shadow. In the first half of the season, he only managed ten minutes of playing time, spread across four matches. But for the first game of the second half of the season against SV Elversberg, he was given a starting spot. He made a convincing start, putting the ball on target twelve times – a season record. He converted two of those chances, both with his head. That’s as many headed goals as FC Nürnberg managed in the entire first half of the season. In total, nine of his shots were headers – a feat not even an entire team has achieved in a single match. He must have picked up that strength from his coach, Miroslav Klose…
But SV 98’s attacking player is also on a roll: Marco Richter racked up six scorer points in the last five matches of the first half of the season, bringing his total to eight after 17 matchdays. In the first game of the new year, he provided another scorer point with his impressive assist for Fraser Hornby, who scored the opening goal. Richter, however, needs to be careful with his yellow card accumulation. He currently has four bookings, and another would result in a suspension.
SV Darmstadt 98 has impressed in many areas this season. Their attacking players are causing a real stir in the opposition’s half. The Lilies have scored a total of 32 goals, second only to SV Elversberg with 33. At the same time, their defence is also performing well. The team, led by captain Marcel Schuhen, has conceded only 20 goals, a tally only three teams have allowed their opponents fewer. Furthermore, the South Hessian side’s set pieces have proven dangerous. They have scored 23 goals from open play and nine from dead-ball situations. Bielefeld leads the league in this statistic with 10 goals.
Darmstadt’s strength from free kicks has also been evident. Marco Richter’s spectacular goal against Karlsruhe comes to mind, when he curled the ball into the top right corner with the perfect blend of finesse and power. In total, Darmstadt have scored from four free kicks.
The necessary defensive discipline is also apparent in Darmstadt’s defence. They haven’t conceded a single goal from a corner. Nürnberg, however, also excels in this statistic. FCN goalkeeper Jan Reichert has only been beaten once from an opposing corner.
Teams‘ approaches differ in all phases of a game and in all areas of the pitch. This also applies to when and how challenges are contested. The club has clearly developed its own strategy. In total, Klose’s team has already contested 3,993 challenges in the current second division season. That’s the second-highest number in the league. However, success in these challenges is also crucial. And here, too, the Franconian side boasts a strong record. Despite the high number of duels, they win 51 percent, the third-best figure in the league.
The two teams have faced each other 34 times in total. The statistics speak for themselves, showing a near-perfect balance. Each team has played 17 matches at home and 17 away. Both 1. FC Nürnberg and SV Darmstadt have recorded twelve wins each, along with ten draws. The goal difference also underscores the close nature of the rivalry. Here, Darmstadt holds a razor-thin lead of just one goal. They have scored 55 goals against Nürnberg and conceded 54.
This evenness in head-to-head encounters is also evident in the last three meetings. In the first leg, the team from southern Hesse won 1-0 at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, before losing 1-0 on the same pitch, and before that, drawing 1-1 at the Merck-Stadion.
Nuremberg currently sit eighth in the table, nine points behind third-placed Darmstadt. However, the Club will be missing two key players for the upcoming clash between the two teams. Berkay Yilmaz will be suspended due to yellow card accumulation, as will head coach Miroslav Klose, who received a red card for excessive dissent in the last match.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 30:25 |
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Away |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 25:29 |
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Total |
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 55:54 |
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.