Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Arminia Bielefeld at 76%, yet other data sources diverge — this Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a 2. Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 22 as Arminia Bielefeld welcome SV Darmstadt 98 to . Kick-off is set for Sunday 21 February 2027 at 12:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all 2. Bundesliga games this season, Arminia Bielefeld have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.40 PPG return. Last five: D L D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Arminia Bielefeld, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Arminia Bielefeld at this season: 4W 5D 1L from 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, SV Darmstadt 98 stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 2. Bundesliga matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L W L W L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. This season is still relatively young for SV Darmstadt 98, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SV Darmstadt 98's away record: 0W 2D 8L from 10 road trips in 2. Bundesliga this season (0.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.20 is notably below their overall 0.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On current form, Arminia Bielefeld have the edge — a 0.60 PPG advantage (1.40 vs 0.80) 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.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 5 previous meetings, Arminia Bielefeld have won 2, SV Darmstadt 98 1, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 5 meetings have averaged 3.2 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 11 Sep 2026, ended 1–2 with SV Darmstadt 98 winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Arminia Bielefeld trading profile (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
SV Darmstadt 98 trading profile (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Arminia Bielefeld 67% and SV Darmstadt 98 60% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Arminia Bielefeld 60% | SV Darmstadt 98 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Arminia Bielefeld 2.72 xG and SV Darmstadt 98 0.90 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: Arminia Bielefeld attack 1.113 / defence 1.028 | SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.699 / defence 1.470. League average goals — home 1.664 / away 1.253. SV Darmstadt 98 bring a strong defensive rating of 1.470 — this is suppressing Arminia Bielefeld's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 42 Arminia Bielefeld games / 42 SV Darmstadt 98 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Arminia Bielefeld 76% | Draw 15% | SV Darmstadt 98 10%. Fair-value odds: Arminia Bielefeld 1.32 | Draw 6.67 | SV Darmstadt 98 10.00. The model has a clear lean to Arminia Bielefeld (76%) — a 66pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 70% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 3.62. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 70% — a total xG of 3.62 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Arminia Bielefeld at 76% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.62 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 70% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.3 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.2 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 56%. Form rates corroborate: Arminia Bielefeld 80% | SV Darmstadt 98 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Feb 2027, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Arminia Bielefeld 76% | Draw 15% | SV Darmstadt 98 10% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 70% | BTTS 56% | xG Arminia Bielefeld 2.72 / SV Darmstadt 98 0.90 • Poisson strength factors: Arminia Bielefeld attack 1.113 / def 1.028 | SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.699 / def 1.470 | league avg home 1.664 / away 1.253 • Poisson stance: Arminia Bielefeld (76%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.72
Arminia Bielefeld xG
Expected Goals
0.90
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
56%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
70%
Over 2.5
49%
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 Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 kick off?
Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 on Sunday 21 February 2027.
What competition is Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 part of?
Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our statistical model gives Arminia Bielefeld a 76% chance of winning, SV Darmstadt 98 a 10% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw — making Arminia Bielefeld the favourite.
Will both teams score in Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 will score (BTTS).
Will Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 70%.
What is the head-to-head record between Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98?
Record (5 meetings): Arminia Bielefeld 2W | Draws 2 | SV Darmstadt 98 1W.
What form are Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 in?
Arminia Bielefeld (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-L-D-W-W. SV Darmstadt 98 (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-W-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Arminia Bielefeld's attack rating (1.11) and SV Darmstadt 98's defence rating (1.47), the model arrives at 2.72 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, SV Darmstadt 98's attack versus Arminia Bielefeld's defence, projects 0.90 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.9%. Close behind: 3-0 (9.0%), 2-1 (8.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Arminia Bielefeld Win
76%
1.32
15%
6.87
10%
10.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
9.9%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
9.0%
Home win
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.72
Arminia Bielefeld xG
Total xG
3.62
0.90
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
1.32
76%
Home win
6.87
15%
Draw
10.19
10%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
70%
Over 2.5
1.43
30%
Under 2.5
3.33
49%
Over 3.5
2.04
51%
Under 3.5
1.96
30%
Over 4.5
3.33
70%
Under 4.5
1.43
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.80
44%
BTTS No
2.25
Clean Sheet
41%
2.46
7%
15.24
Win to Nil
31%
3.26
1%
155.36
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.9%.
How many goals are Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 expected to score?
The model projects 2.72 expected goals for Arminia Bielefeld and 0.90 for SV Darmstadt 98, a combined total of 3.62.
How confident is the prediction model for Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 76%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Arminia Bielefeld's recent record stands at 13W 11D 18L from 42 games, a 1.19 PPG return, with D-L-D-W-W in the last five. The sample for Arminia Bielefeld is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
SV Darmstadt 98, meanwhile, have gone 15W 14D 13L across 42 games — 1.40 PPG, with L-W-L-W-L in their last five. The sample for SV Darmstadt 98 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Arminia Bielefeld on 1.19 PPG, SV Darmstadt 98 on 1.40. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Arminia Bielefeld have managed 9W 7D 5L from 21 games — 1.62 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.19 PPG overall — Arminia Bielefeld are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
SV Darmstadt 98's away record stands at 3W 8D 10L across 21 trips, a 0.81 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.40 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of SV Darmstadt 98's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Arminia Bielefeld 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
Arminia Bielefeld are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 1.52 conceded per game recently; SV Darmstadt 98 are on 1.55 scored and 1.50 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Arminia Bielefeld have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 42 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Arminia Bielefeld
Blended
SV Darmstadt 98
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 in coming into this match?
Arminia Bielefeld have gone 13W 11D 18L in their last 42 games (1.19 PPG), while SV Darmstadt 98 have gone 15W 14D 13L in their last 42 (1.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Arminia Bielefeld at home or SV Darmstadt 98 away?
Arminia Bielefeld's home record (1.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Arminia Bielefeld at home: 1.62 PPG; SV Darmstadt 98 away: 0.81 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 runs to 5 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in 2. Bundesliga. The two were last together as recently as 11 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Arminia Bielefeld's record when hosting SV Darmstadt 98 specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
2
Arminia Bielefeld
2
Draws
1
SV Darmstadt 98
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98?
From 5 meetings on record, Arminia Bielefeld have won 2, SV Darmstadt 98 have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 last play each other?
They last met on 11 September 2026, when SV Darmstadt 98 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld.
Who has won more matches between Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98?
Arminia Bielefeld have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Arminia Bielefeld are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 24% of those situations.
SV Darmstadt 98 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Arminia Bielefeld at 71%, SV Darmstadt 98 at 67%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 71% for Arminia Bielefeld and 67% for SV Darmstadt 98. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 43% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Arminia Bielefeld 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 Arminia Bielefeld play SV Darmstadt 98?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 71% of Arminia Bielefeld's games and 67% of SV Darmstadt 98's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Arminia Bielefeld vs SV Darmstadt 98 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 71% of Arminia Bielefeld's matches and 67% of SV Darmstadt 98's.
Do Arminia Bielefeld and SV Darmstadt 98 tend to score early?
Arminia Bielefeld have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, SV Darmstadt 98 in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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