SVD Darmstadt 98 SV Darmstadt 98 - FCH 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1. FC Heidenheim 1846

Fri, 20.11.202617:30 PM

Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor

Play-off drama

In 2020, now Darmstadt coach Florian Kohfeldt oversaw Werder Bremen's promotion/ relegation play-off win over Heidenheim. The Green-Whites prevailed on away goals to preserve their top-flight status.

Darmstadt turnaround

Darmstadt last beat Heidenheim in March 2022, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2. They lost home and away in the 2023/24 Bundesliga.

The Mainka factor

Heidenheim defender Patrick Mainka has scored three goals in the last four meetings with Darmstadt, and four against the Lilies all told - his best return of any team he's faced.

Worrying for Darmstadt

Heidenheim have won their last three competitive matches against Darmstadt and are unbeaten in four games against the Lilies.

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Watch: Nuremberg 2-0 Darmstadt - last time out

Darmstadt remain winless in four Bundesliga 2 games after Matchday 11's defeat in Nuremberg.

2:13

Watch: Heidenheim 2-2 Hannover - last time out

Budu Zivzivadze helped Heidenheim maintain their unbeaten start at the Voith-Arena after a topsy-turvy stalemate against Hannover.

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Watch: Darmstadt 0-1 Heidenheim - previous meeting

Nikola Dovedan's late goal secured Heidenheim a second season of Bundesliga football, whilst relegating bottom side Darmstadt in April 2024.

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