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SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaMatchday 32Kick-off on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt

SV Darmstadt 98Hertha BSC

The Footlab AI model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for SV Darmstadt 98. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hertha BSC wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 6,413 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 15, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC?

Hertha BSC starts as the favourite with a 137-point Elo edge (2,213 vs 2,076).

32%24%44%
SV Darmstadt 98 winDrawHertha BSC win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

SV Darmstadt 98

4-4-2
  1. 36M. Smit
  2. 9Lee Ho-Jae
  1. 17K. Klefisch
  2. 5M. Richter
  3. 7N. Weißhaupt
  4. 16H. Akiyama
  1. 18R. Petretta
  2. 25W. Mikelbrencis
  3. 49Y. Lührs
  4. 6P. Pfeiffer
  1. 1M. Schuhen

Hertha BSC

4-2-3-1
  1. 17S. Grønning
  1. 7J. Brekalo
  2. 8K. Sessa
  3. 30P. Seguin
  4. 23J. Þorsteinsson
  5. 19O. Adewumi
  1. 27N. Kolbe
  2. 44L. Gechter
  3. 22M. Pedersen
  4. 42D. Zeefuik
  1. 35M. Gersbeck

Computed on November 15, 2026 at 06:24 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SV Darmstadt 98 have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Hertha BSC have 12, 3 and 0.

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

SV Darmstadt 98
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)0-22. Bundesliga
Oct 31, 20261. FC Magdeburg(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Oct 27, 2026SV Elversberg(away)2-0DFB Pokal
Oct 23, 2026FC St. Pauli(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Oct 18, 2026Karlsruher SC(away)0-42. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Oct 31, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(away)3-02. Bundesliga
Oct 28, 2026SSV Jeddeloh(away)2-0DFB Pokal
Oct 24, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(home)1-02. Bundesliga
Oct 16, 2026Holstein Kiel(away)0-02. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 SV Darmstadt 98 win, 3 draws, 2 Hertha BSC wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 1, 2026Hertha BSC 2-2 SV Darmstadt 982. Bundesliga
Aug 24, 2025SV Darmstadt 98 0-0 Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga
Apr 12, 2025Hertha BSC 1-1 SV Darmstadt 982. Bundesliga
Nov 9, 2024SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga
Oct 30, 2018SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 Hertha BSCDFB Pokal
May 13, 2017SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 Hertha BSCBundesliga

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

How many goals should we expect?

SV Darmstadt 98 score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hertha BSC score 2.2 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
SV Darmstadt 981.31.546/158/15
Hertha BSC2.20.9510/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

SV Darmstadt 98 sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (9 points from 11 matches) and Hertha BSC sit 1st (31 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
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1Hertha BSC11101025931
17SV Darmstadt 98112369219

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC?
The Footlab AI model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC played?
SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hertha BSC is played on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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