- Standings: The 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026’s current fifth-placed side, Darmstadt (50pts from 29), are expected to scrape out a win in a high-scoring match against 17th-placed, relegation-haunted Fürth (30pts from 29) on Sunday.
- Head-to-head: Darmstadt have dominated the recent head-to-head history, winning the last three encounters in the 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026.
- Goals per match: Both of these sides average 2.5 goals per match in home head-to-head encounters.
An end-to-end encounter awaits in Furth
Prediction and expectations
SV Darmstadt 98 are favored to take the win in Furth at 2.1 and we agree with the bookmakers, although we do expect the hosts to get on the scoresheet in a game that has plenty of goals. They won 4-2 when these teams last met four months ago and even though they’ve lost their last two games, they should have the quality to outperform Furth on Sunday.
Head-to-head and recent meetings
In recent times, this fixture has been a happy hunting ground for Darmstadt, who have won the last three meetings between these sides. In that 4-2 victory in the reverse fixture, Darmstadt won.
Kohfeldt’s approach
Florian Kohfeldt’s side have been playing in a certain way since the former BvB boss took the helm in September 2024. His team are direct, vertical and they seek to overload the middle third. That’s a recipe for risk/reward football, but also an incredibly exciting game to watch.
Stick to the goal lines for the value
Furth’s approach under Heiko Vogel has been completely different since he took the reins back in December 2025. He has put structure at the heart of his side and they are now a lot more defensive than they were previously. They were a wing-back system, but have since switched to a back four, with a focus on stability and organisation.
Fürth have picked up two wins, a draw and two defeats from their last five league games and both of their recent outings have ended in disappointment. The hosts were beaten 2-0 at home by an out of sorts Paderborn last time out and were held to a goalless draw at lowly Preussen Munster a week before.
With their position in the standings and recent form taken into consideration, we’re passing on the win market and going for goals.
- Furth have conceded 28 goals in their 14 home league games (W4, D4, L6) and Darmstadt have scored 21 times in 14 away matches (W3, D7, L4).
- The odds for Over 2.5 goals sit at 1.55 with both teams to score at 1.48.
Kohfeldt’s team can cut the mustard
Form and stakes
Darmstadt have won just one of their last five (D2, L2) and have failed to win their last two on the road, but we believe that they have the tools to break that trend here. Fürth are in the battle of the relegation zone and this clash is a must-not-lose match for them.
Key players
He can be an outlet for his side even through this rough patch and we believe his ability to find the net is a large reason for their offensive consistency.
- Noel Futkeu leads the way in the home ranks with 12 goals in 29 league appearances this season.
- He’s scored two in Fürth’s last five and his efforts have been a breath of fresh air of late.
- Darmstadt’s danger man is Isac Lidberg, who has hit 14 goals in 25 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026 appearances, two of which have come in their last five.
