About Match
In the standings it is Darmstadt 98 18th on 1 points, Energie Cottbus 11th on 4 — separated by 3. In league terms the two rates read 0.5/1.75 for Darmstadt 98 and 2.5/3 for Energie Cottbus (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82. A win here leaves Darmstadt 98 on 4 points and up to 10th, overtaking Energie Cottbus, other results permitting.
Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Darmstadt stages the fixture, a ground that holds 16,500.


