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Darmstadt 98 misses promotion: 0-0 against Magdeburg after a change of coach!
Ahead of Sunday's game against Magdeburg: Darmstadt 98 is aiming for a win, while new interim coach Sander warns.
Darmstadt 98 misses promotion: 0-0 against Magdeburg after a change of coach!
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, SV Darmstadt 98 will face 1. FC Magdeburg - a game that will attract all eyes. With kick-off at 1:30 p.m., the Lilies are under pressure because they want to maintain their place in the upper table region of the 2nd Bundesliga. But the Magdeburgers arrive with fresh ideas: Petrik Sander, the new interim coach, takes over the reins after the dismissal of Markus Fiedler and brings a breath of fresh air with him.
What awaits us in this duel? Sander, who previously coached the U23s, warns of the Darmstadt team's strength: "Darmstadt plays outstandingly: very efficient, straightforward and very good in transition." With this assessment he sums up the quality of the opponent. Despite a short preparation time, Sander is hopeful that he can prepare his team well for this key game.
The final encounter
In an exciting match on the last matchday, 1. FC Magdeburg was actually able to secure a point in Darmstadt. After a change of coach, this was the first point win for Magdeburg in over two months. However, Darmstadt failed to set the course for victory - the game ended 0-0. This was ensured by Magdeburg goalkeeper Dominik Reimann, who thwarted several chances from Darmstadt's Luca Marseiler and Marco Richter.
The Lilies disappointed in front of their home crowd and repeatedly failed due to the strong Reimann. The spectators certainly expected more goals and a more exciting game. In addition, there was the yellow-red card for Darmstadt's full-back Sergio Lopez in the final phase of the game, which did not make the tense situation any easier for the hosts. Coach Florian Kohfeldt also had to deal with a yellow card after he intervened with the referee.
Outlook for the upcoming games
The coming weekend will be crucial for Darmstadt, because in addition to getting back on the road to success, they also want to prove themselves in the DFB Cup. Another challenging game against FC Schalke 04 is on the agenda in the next ten days, which could show whether the Lilies can regain the form of the last few months. After two draws in a row and a phase without defeat since the end of August, there is a lot of pressure on the team's shoulders.
How Darmstadt 98 will fare against the refreshing 1. FC Magdeburg remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however: the fans can look forward to an exciting duel. If you don't want to miss the match, you should mark Sunday in your calendar - it could be a very special game. More information can be found in [hessenschau] and [Tagesspiegel], among others. For deeper insights into the league's coaching changes, it's worth taking a look at [transfermarkt].