Darmstadt take on the visitors Magdeburg in the round 33 match of German Bundesliga 2. The match will be played on Friday, May 19th at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt).
Darmstadt have shown signs of fatigue towards the end of the season, as evidenced by two consecutive defeats against St. Pauli (0:3) and Hannover (2:1). However, the fate of Torsten Lieberknecht's team is entirely in their hands, as they currently hold the top spot in the Bundesliga 2 table with 64 points. They have a one-point lead over their closest pursuer, Heidenheim, and a four-point lead over Hamburg. A victory against Magdeburg guarantees Darmstadt promotion to the first Bundesliga under any circumstances. In sixteen matches supported by their home fans, the "98ers" have secured ten victories, five draws, and suffered only one defeat, with a goal difference of 26:13. The only home setback for Lieberknecht's team occurred in the match against St. Pauli two rounds ago.
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Magdeburg have already secured their place for the next season, so they can play the remaining matches without worrying about the result. Currently, the guests have 40 points and occupy the 11th position. Christian Titz's team is ending the season on a respectable note, with a four-match unbeaten streak. In the previous round, Magdeburg drew in a high-scoring match against Nuremberg (2:2) on their home turf. In away battles this season, Magdeburg can boast of six victories, three draws, and seven defeats. However, they have a negative goal difference of 25:32.
I can only imagine the level of motivation Darmstadt players will have in this match, as a spot in the top division is at stake, and making mistakes is highly undesirable. Moreover, the recent setbacks for the "Lilies," in my opinion, should only further unite the team. Despite Magdeburg being in decent form at the moment, I believe the hosts must gather themselves and give their all. Darmstadt has been strong on their home ground throughout the season, and it's unlikely they will miss this opportunity. Additionally, Magdeburg concedes a lot in away matches, and based on previous encounters, they seem to be a convenient opponent for Darmstadt. My prediction: Darmstadt will win.
Prediction for the match: Darmstadt to win.
