33.
19:03
The game is still suspended as Marcel Schuhen continues to receive treatment. But it seems as if the goalkeeper can continue.
31.
19:00
Yellow card for Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund)
Ian Maatsen tries to reach a deep pass on the left side of the box before Shoes rush out. However, the Dutchman slips and unfortunately catches the keeper on the upper body with his open sole. Of course that’s what yellow is for, even though it wasn’t intentional.
28.
19:00
From the Darmstadt team’s point of view, the course of the game was of course extremely unfortunate. Although they didn’t have much of a chance themselves, the home team actually had everything under control. Of all things, it was their own standard, through which Torsten Lieberknecht and his team had calculated good chances, that caused the deficit.
26.
18:58
For Julian Brandt it is the sixth goal of the season. This means he is now not only Borussia’s best scorer, but also the top goalscorer. Behind them are Füllkrug and Malen, each with five hits.
24.
18:53
Tooor for Borussia Dortmund, 0-1 by Julian Brandt
A perfect counterattack gives BVB the lead! After an SVD free kick, it only takes 18 seconds for the bell to ring at the other end. Bynoe-Gittens played a huge part in this. The youngster drives the ball forward over the right side, prevails against several opponents and then also has an eye for Brandt, who starts into the penalty area on the right. With a perfect pass, he sets the stage for the 27-year-old, who skilfully strokes the ball past his shoes with his right inner instep and into the far corner.
21.
18:52
Torsten Lieberknecht clearly gave his team a courageous approach today. The Lilies repeatedly force Dortmund to lose the ball early. Actually, only Gregor Kobel is not attacked vigorously.
20.
18:52
After a long ball from the back from Kobel, BVB was able to establish itself a little in the opponent’s half for the first time. In the end, Maatsen, who had moved up wide for a throw-in, comes almost from the baseline to the flank and finds Brandt in the middle. The national player keeps his foot in about six meters in front of the goal and fails because his shoes are positioned in exactly the right way.
18.
18:48
Ian Maatsen usually has a decent offensive drive. So far, new signings have only been required on the defensive. The people of Dortmund certainly imagined it differently.
16.
18:46
The first quarter of an hour passed almost uneventfully. The Lilies make the better impression, but have not yet had a significant chance to score.
13.
18:44
BVB is really having a hard time creating offensive actions here. Apart from Sabitzer’s very early long-range shot, there’s really no sign of the guests at all. In the last third they are even completely pale.
10.
18:41
With a free kick from the left half of the field, the SVD came up with something new. Kempe doesn’t hit the ball high into the box, but instead passes it across to Holland and starts straight into the depths himself. The 34-year-old also gets the ball back. However, when the ball is difficult to accept, the ball jumps a little and even with a tackle he can no longer save the ball from going out of the goal.
8.
18:39
There’s really no sign of Dortmund’s playful dominance in the early stages. The home team is currently even calmly collecting possession of the ball.
6.
18:37
Darmstadt is by no means hiding in the initial phase. When Gregor Kobel has the ball at his feet, the Lilies actually go right up front. As a result, the Swiss cannot find a passing point and now simply has to hit the ball far forward.
3.
18:32
Yellow card for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
After losing the ball himself, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens draws a tactical foul on the quick Tim Skarke on the right in midfield and is warned early on.
2.
18:32
Marcel Sabitzer takes courage early on from a distance, but puts the ball with his right foot well to the left of the goal.
1.
18:31
Let’s go! The guests, who are playing in all black today, toast. Darmstadt holds its own in the usual blue and white jerseys.
1.
18:30
Game start
18:27
Aron Richter reports for you. Have fun!
18:26
Before kick-off there will also be a minute’s silence at the Böllenfalltor in memory of the late Franz Beckenbauer.
18:19
It is the tenth meeting between the two clubs. Darmstadt won the first duel in 1978 and the last direct comparison went to the Lilies 2-1 in 2017. For Torsten Lieberknecht, BVB is a real enemy. The 50-year-old lost all three games against the black and yellow.
18:12
The really big name at BVB at the moment is of course Jadon Sancho. The returnee, on whom many hopes for the second half of the season rest, is currently just sitting on the bench. With Ian Maatsen, the second newcomer is in the starting line-up and defends at the back left. Edin Terzić also causes a surprise on defense. Niklas Süle will not be in the starting line-up to replace Mats Hummels, who is out sick. Instead, Emre Can goes into central defense and Salih Özcan takes over the six.
18:07
With nine games without a win in a row, Darmstadt has been waiting the longest of all Bundesliga teams for a threesome. In the training camp in Spain there was also a 2-1 defeat in the test against Kiel. The shape of the lilies is anything but good. At least the captain, Fabian Holland, who was injured before the winter break, returns and starts for Klaus Gjasula. In addition, compared to the 3-3 draw against Hoffenheim, Matej Maglica starts for Thomas Isherwood.
17:55
While Dortmund impressed in the Champions League, the Black and Yellows’ performances in the league regularly left a lot to be desired. Instead of playing for the desired title, BVB is currently only in sixth place and can probably afford almost no more slip-ups in order to even succeed in qualifying for the premier class again. In order to provide new momentum, there were also some changes at Borussia. With Nuri Şahin and Sven Bender, two former top performers have returned as assistant coaches and should help get back on the road to success. The first step towards this would be a confident mandatory win against the bottom team in the table.
17:45
For SV Darmstadt, as a promoted team, it was already clear before the start of the season that it was all about staying in the league. The Lilies are currently in last place with ten points. The problem currently lies primarily in the defensive. With 41 goals conceded, the Hessians have the worst defensive line in the league. Nevertheless, everything is still possible for Torsten Lieberknecht and his team. They are only one point behind the relegation place and the saving grace is only four points away. Accordingly, with a surprise, the lilies could even be the Red Lantern today.
Hello and welcome to the top game of the 17th matchday. SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Borussia Dortmund at the start of the year. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
