Hertha BSC vs Darmstadt 98: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 is displaying significantly better form and results this season, occupying 2nd place in the table with a record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 defeats. The away side has already scored 34 goals while conceding 20, resulting in a positive goal difference of +2 on their travels. Hertha BSC finds itself only in 7th position, and its recent form raises serious concerns – just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and no victories during that period. The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-1), with 50% of their home games ending without a goal scored. Darmstadt demonstrates higher chance conversion (13% vs 6%) and a higher average of goals scored away from home (1.56 vs Hertha's 0.7 at home). Considering the clear advantage in form, league position, and offensive efficiency, Darmstadt 98 is the favorite for this match.
Hertha BSC vs Darmstadt 98: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hertha BSC played Darmstadt 98 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Hertha BSC: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. Darmstadt 98: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hertha BSC scores 1.21 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Darmstadt 98 scores 1.79 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hertha BSC 32%, Darmstadt 98 53%. Over 2.5: Hertha BSC 37%, Darmstadt 98 53%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Darmstadt 98 has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.44. Hertha BSC: 12.6 shots per match, Darmstadt 98: 13.8.
Match halves
Hertha BSC: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74. Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 1.16.
Goals by minute
Hertha BSC: 76-90+ (6 goals). Darmstadt 98: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Darmstadt 98 is displaying significantly better form and results this season, occupying 2nd place in the table with a record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 defeats. The away side has already scored 34 goals while conceding 20, resulting in a positive goal difference of +2 on their travels. Hertha BSC finds itself only in 7th position, and its recent form raises serious concerns – just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and no victories during that period. The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-1), with 50% of their home games ending without a goal scored. Darmstadt demonstrates higher chance conversion (13% vs 6%) and a higher average of goals scored away from home (1.56 vs Hertha's 0.7 at home). Considering the clear advantage in form, league position, and offensive efficiency, Darmstadt 98 is the favorite for this match.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Hertha BSC | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Darmstadt 98 is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Hertha BSC · 2.2 pts / match - Darmstadt 98
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Darmstadt 98 is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.21 goals / match - Hertha BSC · 1.79 goals / match - Darmstadt 98
Hertha BSC is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Hertha BSC · 1.05 goals / match - Darmstadt 98
Hertha BSC scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 matches).
Darmstadt 98 scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Hertha BSC keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hertha BSC
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hertha BSC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hertha BSC
Darmstadt 98
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Hertha BSC | Liga | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.16 | 2.81 | • 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 57% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 25% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 66% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 83% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hertha BSC 0 - 1 - 0 Darmstadt 98. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hertha BSC vs Darmstadt 98?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Hertha BSC 2:2 Darmstadt 98. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hertha BSC vs Darmstadt 98?
Hertha BSC score 1.21 goals per game on average and Darmstadt 98 1.79. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Hertha BSC's matches and 53% of Darmstadt 98's.
What form are Hertha BSC and Darmstadt 98 in?
Over the last 5 games Hertha BSC have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Darmstadt 98 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hertha BSC vs Darmstadt 98?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.