The upcoming match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga is set to be a decisive encounter in the promotion race. Both teams are currently level on points, with Darmstadt sitting in fourth place and Hannover in fifth. Darmstadt has struggled recently, winning only two of their last six matches, including a disappointing loss to Arminia Bielefeld. Coach Florian Kohfeldt remains optimistic, emphasizing his confidence in the team's ability to perform better against Hannover. Conversely, Hannover, managed by Christian Titz, has shown resilience with just one defeat in their last ten league matches. Their last outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Elversberg, a direct competitor for promotion. The previous fixture between these teams saw Darmstadt edge out a 3-2 victory in a thrilling finish. With both teams eager to secure a win, the match at Darmstadt's home ground promises to be intensely competitive, especially as Darmstadt maintains an unbeaten home record this season.