Sinalco becomes a top partner of SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and Sinalco are now joining forces. The beverage brand will become an official top partner of the Lilies and will provide refreshments at home games and club events.
29.01.2026 / English
Stats & Statistics: The top facts about the Hertha game
Hertha BSC struggles with converting chances, especially at home, but boasts one of the most solid defences in the league. SV Darmstadt 98, on the other hand, aims to extend its unbeaten run and improve its record at the Olympic Stadium. We've compiled these and other statistics in this report. Here you'll find the key facts about the match between Hertha BSC and SV Darmstadt 98.
Defensive strength vs. offensive power
When the match between Hertha BSC and SV Darmstadt 98 kicks off at 1:30pm on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium, it won’t just be the seventh-placed team hosting the second-placed team, but also the second-best defence and the best offence in the league. The Berliners have conceded just 18 goals in their 19 second-division matches so far. This makes them the second-best defence in the league after current league leaders Schalke 04, who have conceded 12 goals. However, the established defence of the capital club will be met with the potent attacking power of Darmstadt: the Lilies have already scored 34 goals. This league-best tally is shared by SV 98 with 1. FC Kaiserslautern and SV Elversberg.
Top scorer in the duel
Darmstadt’s status as one of the league’s top attacking forces is no accident. Their ranks include striker Isac Lidberg, who, along with Younes Ebnoutalib (now at Eintracht Frankfurt), has scored the most goals in the 2. Bundesliga (12). Combined with his three assists, he is the league’s undisputed top scorer. For the home side, left winger Fabian Reese consistently shines. Of his team’s 23 goals, he has provided eight assists, making him – ahead of Marco Richter (7) – the league’s leading provider.
Hertha statistics with a catch
Darmstadt’s winning streak continues after their victory against 1. FC Nürnberg: None of their last nine matches have ended without at least a point for Darmstadt. Hertha BSC, meanwhile, have lost only one of their last ten games.
However, Stefan Leitl’s team is winless in their last five matches – the Berliners have suffered one defeat and drawn four. Will either team slip up on Sunday? Their last two head-to-head encounters both ended in draws.
Opportunity utilisation as a difference
The fact that Hertha Berlin have only managed to take a single point from some of their matches is also due to the numerous chances they squandered. Their tally could have been significantly higher than the 23 goals they’ve scored so far, as Stefan Leitl’s team created 30 clear-cut opportunities. Hertha failed to score in every other home game – a total of five times. Darmstadt, on the other hand, had fewer clear-cut chances than their upcoming opponents (22), but found the back of the net 34 times.
Lilies beware
Despite Hertha Berlin’s low goal tally at home, Darmstadt should be wary. Firstly, the capital city side regularly creates good scoring opportunities – often lacking just that crucial bit of luck.
Secondly, Darmstadt 98’s previous trips to the Olympic Stadium have rarely been truly successful. In eleven matches in Berlin, the team from southern Hesse has won twice, drawn seven times, and lost twice.
Defensive work in the air
Both Hertha BSC and SV Darmstadt 98 impress with their strong defensive work in high balls. The Berliners have only conceded one goal from a header so far – only 1. FC Kaiserslautern remains unbeaten in this category.
The Lilies also distinguish themselves by effectively preventing dangerous aerial situations early on. Only against two teams have attacking lines had fewer headed shots than against SV 98.
Overall Record
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
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Home |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15:16 |
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Away |
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8:17 |
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Overall |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 23:33 |
Opposition Check: Holstein Kiel
A fresh start. The new season is about to begin, and for Holstein Kiel, as well as for Darmstadt 98, it's a new campaign. After a difficult season as a relegated Bundesliga team, the Storks also have to reset. Tim Walter has been back on the Kiel sidelines since the beginning of the year. Now, the first matchday takes the Storks to the Bölle stadium.
Organisational information for the Kiel game
On Saturday (August 8th, 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. For the start of the season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there will be a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Furthermore, in addition to the existing regulations, visitors are permitted to bring one non-alcoholic beverage in PET bottles up to 0.5 litres into the stadium for this game.
“Our mentality can be a very great strength.”
Where do Darmstadt 98 stand? What are our head coach's expectations for the visitors? And how satisfied are we with the summer break? Florian Kohfeldt answered questions from journalists at today's press conference ahead of the season opener against Holstein Kiel (August 8th, 1pm). We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
Facts and Figures: The Top Stats Before the Kiel Game
The ball will finally start rolling again at the Merck Stadium on Saturday. Darmstadt 98 kick off their new second division season with a home game against Holstein Kiel. The Lilies are unbeaten against Kiel in their last seven competitive matches. All the other facts and figures surrounding the season opener can be found here.
RMV CombiTicket: New access point for day tickets and digital WirLilien tickets
The RMV combined ticket remains free of charge with the stadium ticket. However, day tickets and digital WirLilien tickets will now require a separate digital request before each home game. All information about the new procedure can be found here.
Starting Friday: Member presale for Kaiserslautern tickets
On Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season, Darmstadt 98 will be in action in Rhineland-Palatinate. At the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, SV 98 will face 1. FC Kaiserslautern in their second away game of the season. Here's how you can be there: Member pre-sale tickets for this match start this coming Friday (August 7th) at 12 noon – both online and at the ticket office at the Merck-Stadion.
Lilies‘ diverse range: Anticipation for the start of the league
This week, Darmstadt 98's focus is entirely on the start of the new season. However, there was plenty going on around the first team: while numerous children were introduced to various sports at the second recreational sports camp, sporting director Paul Fernie answered questions from the media. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board".
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SVD vs. Kiel: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is creating unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against Kiel is Thursday (August 6th) at 12pm.
Successful start: U21 celebrates emphatic away win in Kassel.
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team has made a successful start to the new Lotto Hessenliga season. On Sunday afternoon (August 2nd), the "Young Lilies" secured a 1-5 (0-1) victory away at CSC 03 Kassel. After a controlled first half, the Lilies asserted their dominance in the second period through clinical transition play.
