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SV Darmstadt 98 vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
SV Darmstadt 98
1 – 3
Full Time
RB Leipzig
Sat 21 Oct 2023 · 13:30 UTC Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 1' Lois Openda
0–2 24' Emil Forsberg
Tobias Kempe pen 32' 1–2
1–3 75' Lois Openda
Fabian Holland 46' Y
Christoph Klarer 50' Y
Fabian Nurnberger 60' Y
Y 63' David Raum
Tim Skarke 67' Y
Matej Maglica 68' Y
Y 69' Lois Openda
Jannik Muller 71' Y
Y 79' Kevin Kampl

Overview

Match Preview

SV Darmstadt 98 vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Match Details

  • Referee Harm Osmers
  • Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
  • Assistant 2 Thorben Siewer
10 games this season 🟨 3.9/game ⚽ 11.5 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 9 21
2 Borussia Dortmund 9 21
3 SC Freiburg 9 19
4 RB Leipzig 9 18
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 16
6 SV Werder Bremen 9 15
7 SV 07 Elversberg 9 13
8 VfB Stuttgart 9 12
9 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 12
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 9 12
11 Hamburger SV 9 12
12 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 10
13 SC Paderborn 07 9 10
14 FC Augsburg 9 9
15 1. FC Köln 9 9
16 1. FC Union Berlin 9 7
17 FC Schalke 04 9 6
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 9 4

Head-to-Head

2
SV Darmstadt 98 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals RB Leipzig
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-21 SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

SV Darmstadt 98
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct RB Leipzig H 1–3 L
07 Oct FC Augsburg A 2–1 W
01 Oct SV Werder Bremen H 4–2 W
22 Sep VfB Stuttgart A 1–3 L
17 Sep Borussia Mönchengladbach H 3–3 D
02 Sep Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–5 L
RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct SV Darmstadt 98 A 3–1 W
07 Oct VfL Bochum 1848 H 0–0 D
04 Oct Manchester City FC H 1–3 L
30 Sep FC Bayern München H 2–2 D
27 Sep SV Wehen Wiesbaden A 3–2 W
23 Sep Borussia Mönchengladbach A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
56% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku 5 G 2 A
Romulo Cruz 5 G
Antonio Nusa 4 G 7 A
Tidiam Gomis 3 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. RB Leipzig get us underway at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.
  • 1' Brilliant from the forward! Lois Openda makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 1.
  • 6' RB Leipzig are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 11' The energy levels are beginning to show. Torsten Lieberknecht might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 16' It is a cagey affair so far. SV Darmstadt 98 in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past RB Leipzig's compact 4-2-2-2.
  • 21' The travelling RB Leipzig supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 24' What a strike from Emil Forsberg! The score is 0-2.
  • 29' RB Leipzig seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 32' What a moment for Tobias Kempe! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christoph Klarer made 303 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Fabian Holland is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christoph Klarer on 50 minutes.
  • 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' The SV Darmstadt 98 bench stirs into life. Fabian Holland is withdrawn and Fabian Schnellhardt gets his opportunity.
  • 60' Fabian Nurnberger is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Christoph Baumgartner. He replaces Emil Forsberg on 62 minute.
  • 63' David Raum is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
  • 64' Fresh legs for SV Darmstadt 98! Klaus Gjasula comes on to replace Christoph Klarer.
  • 67' The referee has no hesitation. Tim Skarke is booked for SV Darmstadt 98 — Yellow card on 67.
  • 68' Matej Maglica is having his name booked by the referee on 68.
  • 69' Lois Openda was booked on 69.
  • 71' It’s a booking for SV Darmstadt 98 player. Jannik Muller gets a Yellow card.
  • 75' Lois Openda does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
  • 79' Poor challenge from Kevin Kampl. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' Lois Openda makes way for Timo Werner at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 85' Andreas Muller has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 90' SV Darmstadt 98 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • With this win, RB Leipzig is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Torsten Lieberknecht

RB Leipzig Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Rose

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lois Openda 2
Tobias Kempe 1
Emil Forsberg 1
Christoph Baumgartner 1

Head to Head

2023-10-21 SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 RB Leipzig

SV Darmstadt 98 Form

2023-10-21 SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 RB Leipzig L 2023-10-07 FC Augsburg 1–2 SV Darmstadt 98 W 2023-10-01 SV Darmstadt 98 4–2 SV Werder Bremen W 2023-09-22 VfB Stuttgart 3–1 SV Darmstadt 98 L 2023-09-17 SV Darmstadt 98 3–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 2023-09-02 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 5–1 SV Darmstadt 98 L

RB Leipzig Form

2023-10-21 SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 RB Leipzig W 2023-10-07 RB Leipzig 0–0 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2023-10-04 RB Leipzig 1–3 Manchester City FC L 2023-09-30 RB Leipzig 2–2 FC Bayern München D 2023-09-27 SV Wehen Wiesbaden 2–3 RB Leipzig W 2023-09-23 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–1 RB Leipzig W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41 SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96 RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9829% Draw26% RB Leipzig45%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

SV Darmstadt 98 or Draw
55%
Draw or RB Leipzig
71%
SV Darmstadt 98 or RB Leipzig
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SV Darmstadt 9822% Draw41% RB Leipzig37%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — SV Darmstadt 98

Handicap SV Darmstadt 98 covers Push RB Leipzig covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 14% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 20% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 15% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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