Darmstadt fights against Cologne: Who will stop the flood of goals?

Darmstadt fights against Cologne: Who will stop the flood of goals?

Next Friday there will be an exciting duel in the 2nd Bundesliga between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Köln. The two teams that played in the Bundesliga last season are currently facing different challenges. While the Cologne team is in seventh place with the aim of promotion to the first division, the Darmstadt team is struggling at the bottom of the table with their weak points balance.

The starting situation for Darmstadt is anything but comfortable. After eight games, the Lilies only have six points and are in third-to-last place. This represents the second weakest second division season in the club's history. The revitalization under the new coach Florian Kohfeldt, who replaced the previous coach Torsten Lieberknecht, has so far hardly shown the desired results. The Darmstadt team was only able to win once out of four games under Kohfeldt - a victory that, with two draws and one defeat, was not enough to collect the necessary points.

Darmstadt in a relegation battle

SV Darmstadt 98 has a lot of defensive problems this season. They have currently conceded 19 goals, which is the worst defense in the league. What is particularly worrying is that the South Hesse team have already lost twelve points after taking the lead. This weakness became evident when they gave up a 3-2 lead in the final minutes of their last meeting at Karlsruher SC and the game ended 3-3.

The offensive has shown some performances in the last few games, but it is not inspiring. In four games under Kohfeldt they were only able to score a total of ten goals. Players like Isac Lidberg, who has already scored six goals this season, are in form, but the pressure remains high to get the points they need to stay in the league.

The situation in Cologne, on the other hand, is much more positive. Standing in seventh place, they are still in the race for promotion and can look back on a strong offensive record. With 20 goals scored, they have the best offense in the second division and also have the most effective attack line in the first 45 minutes. The combination of Downs and Maina in particular has proven to be extremely dangerous.

Cologne on course for advancement

Coach Gerhard Struber has the team well under control and will certainly do everything he can to get three points in the next game against Darmstadt. Despite the positive balance, there are also weaknesses in Cologne. They have only won one of their last 21 away games, which is particularly depressing news for their fans. Nevertheless, the team's current form and scoring strength could be decisive in defeating the Darmstadt team.

The upcoming game is of great interest to betting fans. The odds in favor of Cologne are lower, which underlines their status as favorites. Betting on over 1.5 goals in the first half is popular due to the offensive strength of both teams. The previous encounters between these two teams also show that the Rhinelanders have an impressive record in Darmstadt - in six attempts they won four games and got 16 out of 18 possible points.

The last duels between Darmstadt and Cologne have shown that the “Effzeh” often has an advantage thanks to its determination and offensive actions, coupled with a solid defense. Many fans and betting enthusiasts are relying on this as they hope for a high-scoring game in the upcoming game. However, SV Darmstadt 98 will do everything in its power to make the best of this critical situation and deliver a positive surprise on Friday evening.

The current odds as of October 15, 2024 are for Darmstadt to win: 4.13, draw: 4.20 and Cologne to win: 1.82, which makes the picture before the game clearer. Experts are expecting an exciting and high-scoring game that will most likely captivate the spectators.