Did you know that…
…TSG enjoy playing against promoted clubs?
Hoffenheim will be facing a promoted team for the final time this season. TSG are unbeaten in their last six matches against promoted clubs (four victories and two draws) and have even won their last four such matches on the road.
…Darmstadt have struggled at home?
Darmstadt, who have already been condemned to relegation, are without a victory in 13 matches in their own stadium. Overall, coach Torsten Lieberknecht’s team have picked up only six points on home turf.
…both teams are defensively vulnerable?
SV Darmstadt 98 have conceded the most goals in the league (76). TSG have the third-worst defence in the division with 64 goals conceded, VfL Bochum have let in 65 goals.
…Hoffenheim can take a major step towards Europe?
TSG currently occupy eighth place in the table, which would be enough to qualify for European competition if Leverkusen win in the cup final. A victory in Darmstadt would further increase the probability that Hoffenheim will be represented on the international stage next season.