Match report

Hertha BSC Stuns SV Darmstadt 98 With 2-2 Draw In 2. Bundesliga

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
2–2
FT
SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
Feb 1, 2026

Hertha BSC managed to hold on to their early lead but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw against SV Darmstadt 98 in the latest 2. Bundesliga fixture. Goals from F. Reese and J. Eitschberger initially gave Hertha an impressive start, but SV Darmstadt 98 fought back with two goals from F. Hornby to secure a hard-fought point.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC led twice in the match thanks to early goals by F. Reese (2') and J. Eitschberger (15').
  • • SV Darmstadt 98 scored two crucial goals through F. Hornby, with a penalty at 39' and another goal at 62'.
  • • D. Kownacki received a red card for Hertha BSC in the 70th minute.
  • • Hertha BSC: Goal scorers - F. Reese (2'), J. Eitschberger (15'). Assists - M. Winkler (F. Reese).
  • • SV Darmstadt 98: Goal scorers - F. Hornby (39', pen., 62'). Assist - S. Lopez (F. Hornby).

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 2 J. Eitschberger (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 41 P. Klemens (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 9 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 37 T. Leistner
  • 34 J. Berner
  • 25 J. Brooks
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 21 B. Mamuzah Lum
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 18 L. Schuler
  • 17 S. Gronning

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 2 S. Lopez (D)
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 5 M. Maglica (D)
  • 15 F. Nurnberger (D)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)
  • 31 N. Schmidt (M)
  • 16 H. Akiyama (M)
  • 8 L. Marseiler (M)
  • 7 I. Lidberg (F)
  • 9 F. Hornby (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 18 R. Petretta
  • 20 A. Vukotic
  • 32 F. Holland
  • 17 K. Klefisch
  • 21 M. Papela
  • 44 Y. Furukawa
  • 19 F. Lakenmacher

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    2' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese · Assist: M. Winkler
  2. Hertha BSC
    15' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Eitschberger
  3. SV Darmstadt 98
    39' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Penalty
    F. Hornby
  4. SV Darmstadt 98
    43' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    I. Lidberg

    Foul

  5. SV Darmstadt 98
    62' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Hornby · Assist: S. Lopez
  6. SV Darmstadt 98
    68' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Marseiler

    Foul

  7. Hertha BSC
    70' Hertha BSC Card · Red Card
    D. Kownacki

    Foul

  8. SV Darmstadt 98
    72' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Schmidt · On: M. Papela
  9. Hertha BSC
    74' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cuisance · On: L. Schuler
  10. SV Darmstadt 98
    78' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Papela

    Foul

  11. Hertha BSC
    82' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Winkler · On: Toni Leistner
  12. SV Darmstadt 98
    87' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Marseiler · On: Y. Furukawa
  13. SV Darmstadt 98
    88' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Hornby

    Time wasting

  14. SV Darmstadt 98
    90'+1 SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fabian Nürnberger · On: F. Holland

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC SV Darmstadt 98
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 399 518
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.47 2.40
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 326 447
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Hertha BSC players F. Reese and J. Eitschberger set the stage for a dominant start, putting pressure on SV Darmstadt 98.
  • ▸ SV Darmstadt 98's comeback was ignited with two pivotal goals from F. Hornby, including one from the penalty spot, which shifted momentum in their favor.