Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth currently occupies second-to-last place in the second division. However, the bottom third of the table is even more tightly packed than the top third. Only two points separate the Cloverleaf from eleventh place. Their current position in the relegation zone is also due to their last three matches, in which they have only managed one point. They failed to score a single goal in their last two games.
SV Darmstadt 98 is also looking to improve. After their defeat in Bielefeld, their performance against Hannover 96 was already better. Nevertheless, they ultimately suffered a loss. It was the first time this season that the Lilies have left the pitch empty-handed in two consecutive matches. Therefore, both teams are challenged to give their all in Sunday’s match (April 19th, 1:30pm) to secure crucial points in the final stretch of the season.
Even though Greuther Fürth’s record in the last three matches hasn’t been outstanding, they have already shown that they can more than hold their own against teams from the top third of the table. While their recent games included a defeat against SC Paderborn, prior to these three matches they secured two victories against Hannover 96 and SV Elversberg, and drew against league leaders Schalke 04.
A statistic that speaks in favour of Heiko Vogel’s team on the one hand, is something they feel bitterly against on the other. With a value of 7.5, they boast the best finishing efficiency in the second Bundesliga. Conversely, opposing teams are particularly dangerous in front of goal when playing against Greuther Fürth. On average, Fürth’s opponents achieve a finishing efficiency of 6.3 – the best value against any team. In comparison, Darmstadt’s opponents average -11.1.
Although Darmstadt 98 currently tops the home table, they need to improve their away form. With six draws and two losses in their last eight away matches, they sit eighth in the away table. And Florian Kohfeldt’s team faces another away game on Sunday.
However, Darmstadt’s upcoming opponents have been favourable in recent history. Darmstadt has won their last three matches against Greuther Fürth, while Fürth’s last victory against Darmstadt was in May 2023. Not only has Kohfeldt won all five of his matches as coach against Greuther Fürth, but Isac Lidberg also boasts an impressive record, having been involved in the last three games, scoring in each one.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth knows how to steal the ball from their opponents and then put it in the back of the net. They’ve already scored eleven goals after winning possession. Only Elversberg has scored more in this way.
Darmstadt 04, on the other hand, derives much of its success from set pieces. South Hessian fans have celebrated 17 goals from their team’s dead-ball attacks. Only Paderborn has more (18). Darmstadt 98’s set-piece goals have become so efficient that they now score over a third of their goals this way.
Free kicks also contribute to Darmstadt’s impressive set-piece statistics. Six free kicks have resulted in goals for Darmstadt – the best record in the second division. While Darmstadt consistently benefits from this, Fürth dreads it, having conceded four goals from free kicks – more than any other team.
Three players are in danger of receiving their fifth yellow card in this match. For Darmstadt, Fraser Hornby, Merveille Papela, and Aleksandar Vukotic have already accumulated four yellow cards each.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 37:25 |
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Away |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22:25 |
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Overall |
36 |
15 | 9 | 12 | 59:50 |
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.