SV Elversberg 4-0 SV Darmstadt 98 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates SV Elversberg at 53% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a 2. Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 4 as SV Elversberg welcome SV Darmstadt 98 to URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde. Kick-off is set for Saturday 31 August 2024 at 12:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all 2. Bundesliga games this season, SV Elversberg have gone 2W 4D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.00 PPG return. Last five: L L D D L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. SV Elversberg have played only a handful of 2. Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, SV Elversberg have posted 3W 4D 3L at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, SV Darmstadt 98 stand at 1W 1D 8L from 10 2. Bundesliga matches — 0.40 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.40 per game is modest, conceding 2.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.50 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. SV Darmstadt 98 have played only a handful of 2. Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
SV Darmstadt 98 away from home this season: 1W 3D 6L from 10 away games — 0.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
On current form, SV Elversberg have the edge — a 0.60 PPG advantage (1.00 vs 0.40) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
In-Play Profile
SV Elversberg in-play tendencies (37 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
SV Darmstadt 98 in-play tendencies (37 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 46%; they fail to score in 49% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SV Elversberg 62% versus SV Darmstadt 98 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SV Elversberg 68% | SV Darmstadt 98 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SV Elversberg 1.96 xG and SV Darmstadt 98 1.22 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SV Elversberg attack 1.005 / defence 1.151 | SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.838 / defence 1.287. League average goals — home 1.512 / away 1.266. SV Darmstadt 98 bring a strong defensive rating of 1.287 — this is suppressing SV Elversberg's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 37 SV Elversberg games / 3 SV Darmstadt 98 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: SV Elversberg 53% | Draw 24% | SV Darmstadt 98 22%. Fair-value odds: SV Elversberg 1.89 | Draw 4.17 | SV Darmstadt 98 4.55. SV Elversberg hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.18. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.18 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.96 / 1.22) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates SV Elversberg as the most likely outcome at 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on SV Elversberg offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.18 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 62% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: SV Elversberg 60% | SV Darmstadt 98 30%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde • Kick-off: Saturday 31 Aug 2024, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SV Elversberg 53% | Draw 24% | SV Darmstadt 98 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 62% | xG SV Elversberg 1.96 / SV Darmstadt 98 1.22 • Poisson strength factors: SV Elversberg attack 1.005 / def 1.151 | SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.838 / def 1.287 | league avg home 1.512 / away 1.266 • Poisson stance: SV Elversberg (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.96
SV Elversberg xG
Expected Goals
1.22
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
62%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
39%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 kick off?
SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 kicked off at 12:00 on Saturday 31 August 2024 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What was the final score in SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
SV Elversberg 4 - 0 SV Darmstadt 98.
Where is SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 being played?
The match is being played at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What competition is SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 part of?
SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our statistical model gives SV Elversberg a 53% chance of winning, SV Darmstadt 98 a 22% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making SV Elversberg the favourite.
Will both teams score in SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 will score (BTTS).
Will SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 in?
SV Elversberg (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. SV Darmstadt 98 (all comps): 1W-1D-8L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
SV Elversberg's attacking strength (1.00x league average) is weighed against SV Darmstadt 98's defensive record (1.29x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.96. The same calculation in reverse, SV Darmstadt 98's attack versus SV Elversberg's defence, projects 1.22 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 37/3 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (8.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SV Elversberg Win
53%
1.88
24%
4.13
22%
4.45
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.0%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
8.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.96
SV Elversberg xG
Total xG
3.18
1.22
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
1.88
53%
Home win
4.13
24%
Draw
4.45
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.61
Clean Sheet
29%
3.39
14%
7.06
Win to Nil
16%
6.36
3%
31.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.2 | 10.0 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.0 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.3%.
How many goals are SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 expected to score?
The model projects 1.96 expected goals for SV Elversberg and 1.22 for SV Darmstadt 98, a combined total of 3.18.
How confident is the prediction model for SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
SV Elversberg come into this having played 37 games, going 12W 9D 16L for 1.22 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-D-D-L. It's still early in the season for SV Elversberg, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, SV Darmstadt 98 sit at 0.49 PPG from 37 outings (3W 9D 25L), a run that reads L-L-L-L-D across their last five. It's still early in the season for SV Darmstadt 98, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
SV Elversberg carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.73 PPG clear of SV Darmstadt 98 — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
SV Elversberg's home form reads 6W 5D 7L across 18 games on their own ground, a 1.28 PPG return.
Away from home, SV Darmstadt 98 have taken 0.61 points per game from 18 outings (2W 5D 11L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SV Elversberg come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
SV Elversberg are averaging 1.43 goals scored and 1.84 conceded per game recently; SV Darmstadt 98 are on 0.86 scored and 2.49 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SV Elversberg have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 37 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SV Elversberg
Early Season
SV Darmstadt 98
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 in coming into this match?
SV Elversberg have gone 12W 9D 16L in their last 37 games (1.22 PPG), while SV Darmstadt 98 have gone 3W 9D 25L in their last 37 (0.49 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SV Elversberg at home or SV Darmstadt 98 away?
SV Elversberg's home record (1.28 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SV Elversberg at home: 1.28 PPG; SV Darmstadt 98 away: 0.61 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in 2. Bundesliga. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 31 Aug 2024, when SV Elversberg won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
SV Elversberg's record when hosting SV Darmstadt 98 specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
2
SV Elversberg
2
Draws
0
SV Darmstadt 98
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98?
From 4 meetings on record, SV Elversberg have won 2, SV Darmstadt 98 have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when SV Darmstadt 98 3-3 SV Elversberg.
Who has won more matches between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98?
SV Elversberg have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
SV Elversberg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
SV Darmstadt 98 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SV Elversberg 56%, SV Darmstadt 98 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for SV Elversberg and 61% for SV Darmstadt 98. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SV Elversberg have failed to score in 39% of games; SV Darmstadt 98 in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SV Elversberg home games / SV Darmstadt 98 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when SV Elversberg play SV Darmstadt 98?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of SV Elversberg's recent matches and 50% of SV Darmstadt 98's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is SV Elversberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of SV Elversberg's matches and 61% of SV Darmstadt 98's.
Do SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 tend to score early?
SV Elversberg have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, SV Darmstadt 98 in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant SV Elversberg run riot with a 4-0 hammering of SV Darmstadt 98.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SV Elversberg beat SV Darmstadt 98 4-0 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Regular Season - 4, in the 2. Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SV Elversberg 1.96 xG and SV Darmstadt 98 1.22 xG, a combined 3.18. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. SV Elversberg beat their projection by 2.0 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. SV Darmstadt 98 landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SV Elversberg attack 1.00 / defence 1.15 against SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.84 / defence 1.29, drawn from 37/3 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SV Elversberg 53% | Draw 24% | SV Darmstadt 98 22%, with SV Elversberg to win its most likely call at 53%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 84% and landed. Over 3.5 was 39% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SV Elversberg 68%, SV Darmstadt 98 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SV Elversberg's trading profile (37 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
SV Darmstadt 98's trading profile (37 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 49% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, SV Elversberg arrived the stronger side — 1.22 PPG against 0.49. The form guide was vindicated by the result. SV Elversberg (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.39 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.67 average — tighter than their form line. SV Darmstadt 98 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.89 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 2.50 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.