SVD Darmstadt SV Darmstadt 98 - KSC Karlsruhe Karlsruher SC
- M. Maglica 63'
- 60' F. Schleusener
- I. Lidberg 48'
- M. Richter 45' +1'
- 38' M. Maglica
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Watch: Match highlights
Full-time: Darmstadt 3-2 Karlsruhe
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Full-time
90'
+ 7
Herold saves Bernat's bacon!
The Karlsruhe keeper goes on a journey, but Herold is the only one back to save Lidberg's long-range shot on the line - a real nerve-wracking moment for the visitors!
90'
+ 6
Season record
The Lilies have had 20 shots on goal this evening. That's their highest tally this season and as many as they managed last time in March 2025, again against Karlsruhe.
90'
+ 1
Bernat again and again
Karlsruhe's goalkeeper makes another strong save against Papela.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Substitution
88'
Lidberg again!
This time the Swede's shot from the edge of the penalty area on the right side narrowly misses.
87'
They leave it late
Karlsruhe scored the winning goal against Schalke in stoppage time, the winning goal against Münster in the 88th minute, and the winning goal against Magdeburg in the 84th minute. Can they do it again here?
86'
No way past
Lidberg comes from the left and wants to get past Beifus in the box, but he doesn't quite manage it.
84'
Young Karlsruhe attack
Šimić is 22 years old. Behind him plays Opitz who is 20, and they are flanked by the 18-year-old Pinto Pedrosa and 17-year-old Laghrissi.
82'
Karlsruhe keep trying
Opitz delivers the ball from the right into the middle, but doesn't find a recipient. The visitors have had more possession in the last few minutes.
82'
Substitution
80'
Marseiler keeps trying
Shots
7
Luca Marseiler Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
79'
Eichner also reacts
Is there still a chance for the visitors to get something from this game after their double change?
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
Maglica scores at both ends
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0:25
Double save!
73'
Triple substitution
Darmstadt bring fresh energy onto the pitch and prepare for what will likely be an intense final phase.
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
72'
It's getting heated
The match is picking up pace after several hard tackles, even off the ball.
71'
Strong game
Marseiler not only repeatedly creates danger up front, but also remains extremely stable under pressure from opponents.
70'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
67%
%
Luca Marseiler
15 times under pressure
Schleusener's seventh strike
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67'
Next Karlsruhe substitution
Whilst Schleusener receives treatment, the fresh legs of Opitz come. After conceding, Karlsruhe are showing a stronger response and looking to attack.
67'
Substitution
Maglica puts Darmstadt back in front!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
62'
Another yellow
Lidberg tries to turn and get past Beifus on the left edge of the penalty area, but the Karlsruhe defender catches him by the neck.
60'
Schleusener from out of nowhere!
Karlsruhe stun the home crowd again with another goal from nothing – and once again, it's a gift. Sergio López stops a long ball directly to Wanitzek, who immediately threads it through the gap to Schleusener. He stays ice-cold and slots the ball past Schuhen into the net on the left. Level again!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Lidberg's top ratio
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54'
First substitution
Unfortunately, because Müller injured himself during Marseiler's block, he is now being replaced by Wäschenbach.
54'
Substitution
53'
Waited too long
Darmstadt want to add another one, but Marseiler hesitates a bit too long and Jung manages to intervene in front of the Karlsruhe goal.
50'
Level with Ebnoutalib
Elversberg's Younes Ebnoutalib had taken the lead earlier today with his 11th goal, but Isac Lidberg has now caught up and both are jointly leading the goalscoring charts in Bundesliga 2.
48'
A quick lead after the restart!
At first, Marseiler fails to get past Bernat, but the Lilies immediately follow up with another attack. Klefisch crosses from the left into the centre of the penalty area, but a Karlsruhe defender blocks the ball from Corredor into the space behind - and right to Lidberg's feet! The Darmstadt striker shoots immediately, making the net ripple on the right.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Richter should shoot more often...
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46'
Let's continue!
Both sides found the net in the first half. Who will add to their tally now?
Kick-off!
Half-time: Darmstadt 1-1 Karlsruhe
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Half-time
45'
+ 2
Important debut goal
Richter's first goal for the Lilies brings them level just before half-time. What a time to score your first Darmstadt goal!
What a hit!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
Darmstadt can turn it around
The last three home matches in which the Lilies were trailing, they still managed to win (this season against Fürth and Braunschweig, and on Matchday 34 of the previous season against Regensburg).
0:21
Just wide
40'
Not Maglica's week
First, the defender was sent off in Freiburg in the DFB Cup on Wednesday for two yellow cards. Now he gets his first own goal in Bundesliga 2.
Own goal gives Karlsruhe the lead!
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0:14
Bernat!
35'
Poorly executed
Karlsruhe are becoming more active in the attacking third. This time, Pinto Pedrosa cuts in from the right into the box and, in space, tries to finish centrally, but he doesn't strike the ball properly and Schuhen can easily collect it down to his left.
32'
Next check
Again, after review, there was no infringement worthy of a penalty.
30'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
30'
Too much on it
Pinto Pedrosa manages to break through on the right again, but his cross is far too inaccurate.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Dominant
Goal attempts
5off target
0on target
0off target
0on target
27'
Hard but fair
Corredor is pushed over from behind by Franke just outside the penalty area. After a brief VAR check, play is allowed to continue.
25'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
23'
Does well
Marseiler takes a long ball down from Pfeiffer strongly in front of the box and then shoots from the right in the penalty area. Under pressure, however, he fails to get the ball on target.
Darmstadt pressing forward
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18'
Not enough power
Karlsruhe are now defending a bit more loosely. Sergio López lifts the ball from the right flank into the middle. Corredor has to take a few steps back to even get his head to the ball - but he doesn't get enough power behind it to make it a real threat on goal.
17'
Collector's item
Normally, the Swedish striker puts these chances away. That was only his second missed big chance this season.
15'
Lidberg!
The Lilies striker comes flying in to connect with a header from a free-kick from deep on the left in front of Bernat's goal, but he can't direct the ball on target. His effort flies wide to the left.
14'
Clear picture
Possession (%)
7030
13'
No lightning start for the Lilies
In the last two home matches, Darmstadt were already 1-0 up at this point - however, the early goals were scored by Fraser Hornby each time, who is missing this evening.
10'
First booking
Karlsruhe manage to combine with quick passes down the right, but Akiyama stops the visitors' advance rather roughly and is subsequently shown a yellow card.
8'
Very compact
The visitors are well-positioned and move as a unit. When the opportunity arises, they quickly push out from their own half. They're not affording Darmstadt much space in their half.
5'
Played through
Marseiler is found on the left in behind the Karlsruhe defence. He drives into the box and looks for a finish after a combination with Nürnberger, but his effort it blocked.
4'
Lilies on the ball
The hosts are assuming control of proceedings - passing the ball back and forth at the halfway line - while Karlsruhe are keeping the spaces tight.
1'
And we're off!
The ball is rolling here at the Böllenfalltor for this evening Bundesliga 2 clash.
Kick-off!
Third place up for grabs
The Lilies could climb into the promotion/relegation play-off spot with a win.
Injury news
Fabian Nürnberger was missing in the cup match, whilst Sergio López was but a substitute. Today, both full-backs return to the starting XI. Merveille Papela and Matthias Bader, who started in the cup match, return to the bench.
More on that Darmstadt side
Darmstadt have to do without Fraser Hornby, who is replaced by Marco Richter - as was the case in the cup. Compared to their last league fixture, Matej Maglica is also preferred over Aleksandar Vukotić - the Croatian, Maglica, also played in the cup instead of the Serbian.
More on that Karslruhe side
The visitors have to do without former Darmstadt player Nicolai Rapp, with Andreas Müller, another ex-Darmstadt player, coming into the starting XI in his stead. Müller starts for the first time since Matchday 7 (1-0 against Magdeburg). He played 11 Bundesliga and 32 second division matches for the Lillies.
Starting line-up: SV Darmstadt 98
Starting line-up: Karlsruher SC
Christian Eichner on facing Darmstadt
"The point is that we simply aren't defending well enough at the moment. We've played with four and five at the back and kept clean sheets, but we've also conceded goals just the same. If you stand more solidly, you'll also play better football."
Florian Kohfeldt on facing Karlsruhe
"I'm pleased that we have another Saturday evening match. I haven't got used to it and I don't want to, because it should remain something special. I'm looking forward to a great atmosphere and think that overall it will be very vibrant. I hope that we can create that special Bölle atmosphere that this stadium is capable of generating."
Go with the Flo
Florian Kohfeldt has never lost against Karlsruhe as a head coach (W2, D1).
Fab Schleusener
Fabian Schleusener has scored in four of his last five matches against Darmstadt and six times in total across 11 Bundesliga 2 encounters against the Lilies – more than against any other team he's faced in the second tie.
Favourable recent record
Darmstadt are unbeaten in their last five matches against Karlsruhe, collecting 11 points and scoring 12 goals.
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Watch: previous meeting
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