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Training start for the professionals | Euros in Full Swing
It will soon be sweating again on the 98er training ground. The Lilien players return to the Böllenfalltor on Thursday and Friday for medical checks and performance tests, and on Saturday (June 22nd) the first public session awaits coach Torsten Lieberknecht’s boys on the pitch. The ball has been rolling at the European Championships in Germany since last Friday (June 14th). We asked our boys for their tips for the game between Germany and Hungary and also looked at how much Darmstadt 98 has in the European Championship. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ Professionals back at the Bölle +++
SV Darmstadt 98’s last game against Borussia Dortmund was a good month ago, and preparations for the coming second division season have now begun. Lilien coach Torsten Lieberknecht asks his team for medical checks and performance tests on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday the ball will roll on the training pitch for the first time. The first session of the new season will be public and starts at 11am. On Monday (June 24th) the team will set off for their first training camp of this summer preparation, and the Lilies will be staying at the Hotel Sonnenhof in Lautenbach until Friday (June 28th). Just one day later (June 29th/1pm) the first test match of the summer is coming up, for which the 98ers will be guests at SpVgg Hainstadt.
+++ Germany vs. Hungary: Predictions from the Lads +++
The start of the home European Championship was a complete success for the German national team, with national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team beating Scotland 5-1. The next hurdle is on Wednesday evening (June 19/6pm), when the national team will face Hungary in Stuttgart. After the brilliant victory, the mood throughout Germany is noticeably good, and our boys also firmly believe in the German team. „3 goals. 3 points. 3 delicious beers“ is the motto of captain Fabi Holland, who we asked on Instagram for his tip. The Lilien players always tip Musiala and Füllkrug as goal scorers, but Havertz and Gündogan are also very popular. But everyone agrees 100 percent on one thing: the second win in the second game against Hungary! The tips from the Lily professionals at a glance:
| Player | Prediction for Germany v Hungary |
| Fabian Holland | 3:0 |
| Paul Will | 3:0 |
| Fynn Lakenmacher | 3:0 |
| Tobias Kempe | 2:0 |
| Clemens Riedel | 2:0 |
| Luca Marseiler | 2:0 |
| Alex Brunst | 3:0 |
| Marvin Mehlem | 3:0 |
| Marcel Schuhen | 3:1 |
| Fabian Nürnberger | 5:1 |
+++ There is so much SVD in the Euros +++
The European Championships have been running since last weekend, and from a German perspective the start could hardly have been better. We took a closer look at how much Darmstadt 98 has in the home European Championship. Klaus Gjasula is playing with the Albanian national team in the tough group stage: Albania meets Italy, Croatia and Spain in Group B. Former SVD player Laszlo Kleinheisler is also still playing. The Hungarian and his team will still face the German selection. In the first group game against Switzerland, Kleinheisler came on as a substitute in the 67th minute, but was unable to prevent the 3-1 defeat. Sandro Wagner and Hamit Altintop are no longer active on the pitch, but are still there. The German-Turkish former midfielder is now on the board of the Turkish Football Association. “On a good day we can annoy the big guys,” said the former Real Madrid and Lilien professional recently. The fourth in the group is Sandro Wagner, the former striker is assistant coach of the German national team under Julian Nagelsmann, and he laced up his football boots for SVD in the 2015/16 season.
+++ Happy Birthday, Matthias Bader +++
This week we have another birthday boy in our ranks, Lilien defender Matthias Bader turned 27 on Monday (June 17th). The Pforzheim native has been wearing the Lily jersey since 2020. The right-footed player came to southern Hesse from 1. FC Cologne and has played 113 games for SVD so far. Matze, we wish you all the best on your special day and look forward to the coming season with you!
+++ Hardworking Lily gardeners +++
The flower bed on Karl-Hess-Platz in front of the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor shines with new freshness. Sabine Schmidt’s team of volunteer Lily gardeners replanted the area in front of the north-west entrance, and bees and bumblebees have already been spotted on the bed. We would like to thank you very much for the new planting and are pleased about the visual improvement.
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Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
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".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
„Pure football romance“
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.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
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.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
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.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
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.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
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.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
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.
Home win! Impressive winning streak continues at Bölle
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.