Darmstadt 98 was on the verge of promotion last season but started the new season with a loss to modest Regensburg, who usually fight for survival in 2.Bundesliga. However, Darmstadt was simply unlucky in the 1st round, as they conceded in the 1st minute and then got sent off.
Sandhausen started the season more successfully, beating Arminia at home, which had previously played in the Bundesliga. But in that game, the sending-off in the opponents’ squad helped Sandhausen. Sandhausen has finished at the very relegation zone in recent years.
Darmstadt 98 has an advantage in recent head-to-head meetings and is considered the favorite today, but Sandhausen has never left without scoring goals against Darmstadt. Both sides may score today, but we do not think the game will end just 1-1.
Our prediction: both teams to score and at least 3 goals to be scored. We recommend the “BTTS - Yes + Over 2.5” bet, odds 1.86
