Darmstadt tied up: Can Kiel break the negative series?

Darmstadt tied up: Can Kiel break the negative series?

Next Saturday, October 4th, 2025, there is an exciting duel on the program in the 2nd Bundesliga: FC Kiel welcomes SV Darmstadt 98. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on television. Looking at the current form of both teams, it quickly becomes clear that Darmstadt has made a strong start to the season and has set a club record with 16 points after seven games. Wettfreunde.net reports that the Lilies won the last three games.

In contrast, FC Kiel got off to a weaker start to the season with only 9 points. The numbers speak for themselves: It is the weakest point haul for Kiel since the 2021/22 season. They have also lost four times in the last five home games against Darmstadt, which doesn't make the omens particularly favorable. One reason for this could be the high vulnerability in standard situations, as Kiel has already conceded six standard goals this season, which is the joint highest in the league. Darmstadt, on the other hand, have not yet conceded a single goal from set pieces - an impressive performance that sets them apart in the league.

The current values ​​in comparison

Another highlight of the encounter will be the league's current top goalscorer: Isac Lidberg. He leads the scorers list with seven goals and could be the key to success for Kiel this afternoon. But the bookmakers see Darmstadt as favorites with odds of 2.75 for a win. A home win for Kiel is rated at 2.45, while a draw is rated at 3.45. The forecast clearly points to a win for Darmstadt and more than 1.5 goals, which supports the assessments of Wettfreunde.net.

Statistical insights

• Darmstadt hat 16 Punkte, Vereinsrekord nach sieben Spielen.
• Kiel nur 9 Punkte, schwächster Start seit 2021/22.
• Darmstadt hat die letzten drei Spiele gewonnen.
• Kiel hat in dieser Saison sechs Standardgegentore kassiert.
• Darmstadt hat noch kein Gegentor nach Standards kassiert.

It's a game that could set the tone for both teams. While Darmstadt wants to continue its run and aim for the top of the table, Kiel is forced to finally get back on the road to success. With the aggressiveness that Darmstadt has shown in the last few games, it could be difficult for Kiel to score.

Who owns the space on the field? This question remains open until kick-off. Fans and observers will be excited to see which team will have the upper hand in the end and can toast to another victory. Those interested can find further details on statistics and game history on Kicker and on Kicker.at.