Friday , 25 September 2026

SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Köln, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
SV Darmstadt 98
5 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Fri 18 Oct 2024 · 16:30 UTC Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor 17,810 HT 45' · FT 45'
Fraser Hornby 11' 1–0
1–1 38' Tim Lemperle
Fraser Hornby 40' 2–1
Isac Lidberg 54' 3–1
Philipp Forster 65' 4–1
Aleksandar Vukotic 90+4' 5–1
Isac Lidberg 41' Y
Y 46' Tim Lemperle
Oscar Vilhelmsson 90' Y
Y 90' Dominique Heintz
Y 90' Timo Hubers

Overview

Match Preview

SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Köln — 2. Bundesliga at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Match Details

  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Assistant 1 Nikolai Kimmeyer
  • Assistant 2 Robert Wessel

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Hertha BSC 6 18
2 1. FC Nürnberg 6 16
3 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 6 13
4 VfL Wolfsburg 6 11
5 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 11
6 1. FC Magdeburg 6 10
7 FC Energie Cottbus 6 8
8 FC St. Pauli 1910 6 7
9 VfL Bochum 1848 6 7
10 Hannover 96 6 7
11 VfL Osnabrück 6 7
12 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 6 6
13 Arminia Bielefeld 6 5
14 Karlsruher SC 6 5
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 4
16 Holstein Kiel 6 4
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 6 4
18 SV Darmstadt 98 6 4

Head-to-Head

2
2
SV Darmstadt 98 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-18 SV Darmstadt 98 5–1 1. FC Köln 2024-04-20 1. FC Köln 0–2 SV Darmstadt 98 2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

SV Darmstadt 98
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct 1. FC Köln H 5–1 W
04 Oct Karlsruher SC A 3–3 D
28 Sep 1. FC Magdeburg H 1–2 L
20 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 5–3 W
14 Sep Eintracht Braunschweig H 1–1 D
31 Aug SV 07 Elversberg A 0–4 L
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct SV Darmstadt 98 A 1–5 L
05 Oct SSV Ulm 1846 H 2–0 W
29 Sep Karlsruher SC H 4–4 D
21 Sep TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 2–2 D
14 Sep 1. FC Magdeburg H 1–2 L
01 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 3–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
SV Darmstadt 98 this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

SV Darmstadt 98
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

SV Darmstadt 98
Milan Smit 2 G
Ho-Jae Lee 2 G
Aleksandar Vukotic 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SV Darmstadt 98 is hosting 1. FC Köln for another epic battle.
  • 5' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 11' What composure from Fraser Hornby! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 16' SV Darmstadt 98 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonas Urbig made 403 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 26' Rasmus Carstensen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 31' Germany international Eric Martel has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' What a moment for Tim Lemperle! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 40' The Scotland forward Fraser Hornby breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 2-1!
  • 41' Isac Lidberg picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' Tim Lemperle is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
  • 51' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 54' Isac Lidberg has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Kilian Corredor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 61' SV Darmstadt 98 make a change. Fraser Hornby trudges off to be replaced by Fynn-Luca Lakenmacher on 61 minutes.
  • 62' Rasmus Carstensen makes way for Jan Thielmann at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 65' Brilliant from the attacking midfielder! Philipp Forster makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 65.
  • 68' Florian Kainz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tim Lemperle at the 68 minute mark.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Philipp Forster as he leaves the pitch. Matondo-Merveille Papela steps in for SV Darmstadt 98.
  • 74' Jan Thielmann is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Köln tonight.
  • 76' Sargis Adamyan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Damion Downs on 76 minute.
  • 77' The SV Darmstadt 98 bench stirs into life. Sergio Lopez Galache is withdrawn and Marco Thiede gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Denis Huseinbasic, as he is very good at scoring at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Köln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Oscar Vilhelmsson.
  • Another three points for SV Darmstadt 98.

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Florian Kohfeldt

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fraser Hornby 3
Philipp Forster 1
Aleksandar Vukotic 1
Isac Lidberg 1
Tim Lemperle 1
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 1
Jan Thielmann 1
Davie Selke 1

Head to Head

2024-10-18 SV Darmstadt 98 5–1 1. FC Köln 2024-04-20 1. FC Köln 0–2 SV Darmstadt 98 2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Köln

SV Darmstadt 98 Form

2024-10-18 SV Darmstadt 98 5–1 1. FC Köln W 2024-10-04 Karlsruher SC 3–3 SV Darmstadt 98 D 2024-09-28 SV Darmstadt 98 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-09-20 FC Schalke 04 3–5 SV Darmstadt 98 W 2024-09-14 SV Darmstadt 98 1–1 Eintracht Braunschweig D 2024-08-31 SV 07 Elversberg 4–0 SV Darmstadt 98 L

1. FC Köln Form

2024-10-18 SV Darmstadt 98 5–1 1. FC Köln L 2024-10-05 1. FC Köln 2–0 SSV Ulm 1846 W 2024-09-29 1. FC Köln 4–4 Karlsruher SC D 2024-09-21 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 2–2 1. FC Köln D 2024-09-14 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-09-01 FC Schalke 04 1–3 1. FC Köln W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.07 SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9856% Draw23% 1. FC Köln21%
Actual: SV Darmstadt 98 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

SV Darmstadt 98 or Draw
79%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
44%
SV Darmstadt 98 or 1. FC Köln
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9842% Draw41% 1. FC Köln17%
Actual: SV Darmstadt 98 win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — SV Darmstadt 98

Handicap SV Darmstadt 98 covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.