Darmstadt 98 is fighting for promotion – new players, new hope!

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SV Darmstadt 98 has 18 points after 10 games in the 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga and is planning for future challenges.

Der SV Darmstadt 98 bilanziert nach 10 Spielen in der 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 mit 18 Punkten und plant kommende Herausforderungen.
SV Darmstadt 98 has 18 points after 10 games in the 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga and is planning for future challenges.

Darmstadt 98 is fighting for promotion – new players, new hope!

The football season is in full swing and SV Darmstadt 98 has put in a lot of effort in the 2nd Bundesliga. With a total of 18 points from 10 games, the Lilies are currently in 5th place. Between September 24th and October 24th, 2025, their record stands at 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss news.de reported.

If you look back at the most recent games, the Darmstadt team defeated a sleeping giant like Schalke 04 1-0. But the other results also show: There is light and shadow. Several goal celebrations, including the impressive 4-1 win against VfL Bochum, ensure an upswing. The Lilies also kept five clean sheets, which underlines a solid defensive performance.

The next challenges

The coming encounters will be crucial. Next week, SV Darmstadt 98 will face DSC Arminia Bielefeld, who are currently in 8th place. This game will take place on November 1st at 8:30 p.m. at the home stadium. The aim here is to get the fans in the mood with another home win!

But the away trip to Hannover 96 on November 8th could be just as challenging. If the lilies maintain their position and shape, a lot could be achieved. However, the Schneeweißen also have to keep an eye on the home games against Greuther Fürth and Karlsruher SC in order to remain on the road to success.

Squad news and transfers

The squad has definitely changed this season. New to the team are players like Hiroki Akiyama (on loan from Albirex Niigata) and Bartosz Bialek, who comes from VfL Wolfsburg. Coach Kohfeldt shows a good hand because these new additions can give the team a breath of fresh air. An example is the partnership between Hornby and Lidberg, which is flourishing, while the returning Patrick Pfeiffer wants to find his Bundesliga form again after his injury problems.

Overall, the transfer balance for Darmstadt 98 turned out to be positive, with an increase of 2.55 million euros. Overall, the team brings a breath of fresh air through new additions as well as experience back into the game in order to achieve the above-mentioned goal of a place in the top six. Football Team News However, emphasizes that a creative solution in midfield is necessary to increase the offensive power.

But challenges also await. Players like Boetius are struggling to get back into shape after illnesses and injuries. This could disrupt plans later in the season. The fans can only hope that the people of Darmstadt can balance on the narrow road between challenge and success.

With the information from transfermarkt.de It remains to be seen how the coming period will develop for SV Darmstadt 98 and whether promotion next season will soon become a reality.