FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs SV Darmstadt 98
Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena · Capacity 15,500 · grass · Referee: W. Haslberger
Match events
- 11'Milan Smit (Lance Duijvestijn)
- 38'E. Loder
- 41'Lance Duijvestijn (Milan Smit)
- 62'E. Munser (T. Teuber)
- 65'M. Merx (N. Verkooijen)
- 65'R. Petretta (F. Kleinhansl)
- 66'K. Lankford
- 70'S. Reddemann
- 72'M. Eshele (L. Wollschlager)
- 72'M. Boog (M. Hehne)
- 78'C. Sickinger (Lee Ho-Jae)
- 78'Noah Weißhaupt (Y. Furukawa)
- 86'M. Talabidi (D. Ajvazi)
- 86'N. Butzen (M. Hoppe)
- 90+2'S. Reddemann
Lineups
- 0.5
- Goals/game
- 1.0
- 2.2
- Conceded/game
- 2.1
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
Statistically, the data suggests that SV Darmstadt 98 holds a significant advantage in this matchup, particularly with their recent form showing three wins in their last five fixtures. In contrast, FC Carl Zeiss Jena has struggled offensively, averaging only 0.5 goals per game over their last ten matches. Given these trends, a close scoreline in favor of the away team seems more likely.
- SV Darmstadt 98 averaging 1 goal and 2.1 conceded in last 10 matches
- FC Carl Zeiss Jena scored only 0.5 goals per game in the last 10 matches
- Darmstadt 98 has won 3 of their last 5 matches
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
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Why AI favors SV Darmstadt 98
- Poor recent formFC Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Sharper attackSV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98 are averaging 1 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
1/game - Tighter defenseSV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98 are conceding just 2.1 goals per game over their recent matches.
2.1/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked SV Darmstadt 98 at 65% — final result was SV Darmstadt 98 win, FC Carl Zeiss Jena 1-2 SV Darmstadt 98.
Predicted score was 1-2.
This was a high confidence pick (80/100) — and it paid off.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- FC Carl Zeiss Jena have averaged 0.5 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- SV Darmstadt 98 have averaged 1 goal scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
W. Haslberger
Based on 1 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs SV Darmstadt 98?+
Our AI model favors SV Darmstadt 98 to win, with a 65% probability (Draw 20%, FC Carl Zeiss Jena 15%).
Where is FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?+
The match is played at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena (capacity 15,500).
What time does FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs SV Darmstadt 98 kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 23, 2026, 1:30 PM (your local time, based on your device).