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SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel to open 2. Bundesliga season

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel to open 2. Bundesliga season

Summary

SV Darmstadt 98 begins their 2. Bundesliga campaign on August 7, 2026, facing Holstein Kiel at home. Darmstadt finished fifth last season and is expected to be a promotion contender. Tim Walter, Kiel's new coach, aims to build on his team’s survival from relegation. Key players for Darmstadt include Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela, who are out due to injuries. Holstein Kiel also misses Steven Skrzybski and Lasse Rosenboom. The teams split their previous matchups last season, with Darmstadt winning one and drawing another.

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By the Numbers

•Darmstadt hosts Kiel at Bollenfalltor on August 7, 2026.
•Darmstadt finished fifth in the previous season.
•Tim Walter begins his full season with Kiel after saving them from relegation.
•Darmstadt's Marseiler and Papela are injured; Kiel's Skrzybski and Rosenboom are also out.
•Darmstadt had success against Kiel last season, picking up four points in their matches.

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What they're saying

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Last season’s fifth-placed team Darmstadt will kick off their 2. Bundesliga campaign at home against Holstein Kiel. Tim Walter saved Kiel from relegation after replacing Marcel Rapp in February 2026...
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