Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% 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

VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück

VfL Osnabrück

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 3 Elo points separate VfL Osnabrück (2,010) and SV Darmstadt 98 (2,007).

VfL Osnabrück win44 %

Draw25 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Osnabrück have 8 wins, 2 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.

VfL Osnabrück
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 18, 2026	Spelle-Venhaus(away)	5-3	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Magdeburg(home)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(away)	3-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	SC Paderborn 07(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Nordhorn(away)	7-0	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 VfL Osnabrück win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 14, 2021	SV Darmstadt 98 1-0 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Oct 28, 2020	VfL Osnabrück 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Feb 2, 2020	SV Darmstadt 98 2-2 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Aug 19, 2019	VfL Osnabrück 4-0 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Jan 25, 2014	VfL Osnabrück 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98	3. Liga
Aug 10, 2013	SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 VfL Osnabrück	3. Liga

Last archived meeting: SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Osnabrück on Feb 14, 2021

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Osnabrück	2.2	1.6	4	7/15	9/15
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?

VfL Osnabrück sit 18th in 2. Bundesliga (0 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
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1
18	VfL Osnabrück	2	0	0	2	3	7	0

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 VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: VfL Osnabrück vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% 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.