SV Darmstadt 98 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld: result and AI prediction

SV Darmstadt 98 – Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga, Friday, September 11, 2026 at 05:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor

SV Darmstadt 98 is #18 in the table (1 pts) and Arminia Bielefeld #10 (4 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. SV Darmstadt 98 has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: SV Darmstadt 98 0, draws 2, Arminia Bielefeld 4. Their last meeting, on April 4, 2026, ended Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Darmstadt need an immediate response after a bleak opening run and a prolonged league winless sequence. Their home crowd should bring urgency from the first whistle, but the suspension at centre-back and a depleted attacking group make the task harder. Arminia arrive with more available personnel and enough forward pace to exploit transitions, although their away defending has already been vulnerable. The contest should turn on whether Darmstadt can convert early territorial pressure before Bielefeld’s wide attackers find space behind the full-backs.

Head-to-head analysis

Arminia have held the stronger recent head-to-head record, including a win in the most recent meeting, while last season’s match at the Böllenfalltor ended level. Darmstadt’s last home win in this fixture dates back to 2019.

Injuries and absences

Vukotic’s suspension is the defining availability issue, weakening Darmstadt’s central-defensive continuity against Grodowski and Arminia’s runners. Nürnberger, Lakenmacher, Marseiler and Papela further reduce Kohfeldt’s options, whereas Arminia are close to full strength.

Form (last 5)

SV Darmstadt 98League position #18 · 1 ptsL L L
Arminia BielefeldLeague position #10 · 4 ptsW L D

SV Darmstadt 98 vs Arminia Bielefeld stats

SV Darmstadt 98Arminia Bielefeld
Played44
Goals scored27
Goals conceded78
Clean sheets01

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-04Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98
  • 2025-11-01SV Darmstadt 98 2-2 Arminia Bielefeld
  • 2023-03-11Arminia Bielefeld 3-1 SV Darmstadt 98
  • 2022-09-04SV Darmstadt 98 1-1 Arminia Bielefeld
  • 2020-06-18Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 SV Darmstadt 98
  • 2019-12-01SV Darmstadt 98 1-3 Arminia Bielefeld

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