Where and when is Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Olympiastadion Berlin, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin

Hertha BSC

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for SV Darmstadt 98. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 37 Elo points separate Hertha BSC (2,042) and SV Darmstadt 98 (2,004).

Hertha BSC win48 %

Draw24 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hertha BSC have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; SV Darmstadt 98 have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hertha BSC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	FC Saarbrücken(away)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(home)	4-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	VfL Bochum(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	1. FC Köln(away)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026	Mamelodi Sundowns(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	FC Carl Zeiss Jena(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	2-2	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Portsmouth(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	7-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Hertha BSC win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 1, 2026	Hertha BSC 2-2 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Aug 24, 2025	SV Darmstadt 98 0-0 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga
Apr 12, 2025	Hertha BSC 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Nov 9, 2024	SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga
Oct 30, 2018	SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 Hertha BSC	DFB Pokal
May 13, 2017	SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 Hertha BSC	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98 on Feb 1, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hertha BSC score 2.8 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hertha BSC	2.8	1.3	3	9/15	8/15
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hertha BSC sit 2nd in 2. Bundesliga (6 points from 2 matches) and SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Hertha BSC	2	2	0	0	5	1	6
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: Hertha BSC vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Olympiastadion Berlin, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.