FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs SV Darmstadt 98 (23 August 2026, DFB-Pokal): match facts, form and head-to-head

SV Darmstadt 98 secured a narrow 2‑1 victory away at FC Carl Zeiss Jena, extending their campaign with a crucial three points. The win lifted the German side to 18th place in the league, where they sit on just four points after one win, one draw and four defeats, having scored five and conceded thirteen. Jena, who lack detailed statistics for the match, were unable to capitalize on home advantage and fell short in the head‑to‑head record, which now shows Darmstadt leading the solitary encounter this season. The result leaves Darmstadt still entrenched in the relegation zone, while Jena remain without a point from the fixture.