Hertha BSC – SV Darmstadt 98

Match analysis

Hertha BSC head into the clash at the Olympiastadion as league leaders, having amassed 18 points from a perfect record of six wins and a staggering 17‑7 goal difference. Their opponents, SV Darmstadt 98, sit rooted at the foot of the table in 18th place with just four points, derived from a single victory and one draw while conceding 13 goals. The disparity in form is evident, with the Berlin side yet to drop any points this season, whereas the Darmstadt side has already endured four defeats. A win for Hertha would cement their dominance at the top, while Darmstadt will be desperate to claw back at least a point to keep any distant survival hopes alive.