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 |
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
Fraser Hornby's time at Darmstadt 98 comes to an end after three years. The Scottish attacking midfielder is moving to VfL Wolfsburg. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee confidential.
An eight-goal thriller to close out the season. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team took to the pitch one last time this season on Saturday (May 30th) – away against FC Eddersheim. The young Lilies secured a 5-3 victory in Eddersheim, finishing the 2025/26 Hessenliga season in eleventh place. Even more remarkable, however, was the U21's run at the end of the season: the Blue and Whites won their last five matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the process.
Barcelona, Spain. A global city right on the Mediterranean. Over 1.7 million people live here. And one of them is Clemens Riedel. The 22-year-old former Darmstadt player moved from SV 98 to Espanyol Barcelona last summer – from youth academy to professional in the Spanish first division. We spoke with Riedel about his first year in Barcelona, the past season, and his still close ties to Darmstadt.
SV 98 can continue to rely on the services of Fabian Nürnberger. The Lilies have extended the expiring contract with the Bulgarian international.
Grayson Dettoni will continue to wear the SV 98 jersey. The Lilies have exercised their option to buy the defender, who was previously on loan from FC Bayern Munich.
The German Football Championship for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) kicks off on Sunday – and it's taking place in Darmstadt's Bürgerpark! Last week, the Darmstadt 98ers' home ground offered a different kind of sporting event: a karate demonstration. We also take a look at the opponents for the new season and celebrate two birthdays this week. You'll find all this and much more about Darmstadt 98 in our usual "Lilies Across the Board".
„I’m proud of you,“ were the words of U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to the team after they secured their place in the Hessenliga. On Saturday (May 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team had the chance to stay in the league against Turabdin Babylon Pohlheim – and they seized it impressively! The young Lilies delivered a convincing 5-1 goal fest, but at the same time still needed help from other teams to guarantee their survival. However, because their direct rivals, CSC 03 Kassel, narrowly lost in Stadtallendorf, the U21 team was finally able to celebrate.
For the fourth time, the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company and SV Darmstadt 98 have jointly awarded four clubs with the Volunteer Award. The award ceremony, including the presentation of the checks, took place last Sunday (May 17th) before the home game against SC Paderborn at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Volunteer Award, established in 2023 by the Haftpflichtkasse and SV Darmstadt 98, aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and promote outstanding projects.
