Fight for table positions: FCA Darmstadt vs. VfR Groß-Gerau on Saturday!

Fight for table positions: FCA Darmstadt vs. VfR Groß-Gerau on Saturday!

On Saturday, March 28, 2025, there is an exciting duel between the 1st FCA 04 Darmstadt and VfR Groß-Gerau in the Verbandsliga Süd. Both teams are at eye level in the table: FCA Darmstadt ranks in sixth place with 36 points, while Groß-Gerau is also in seventh place with 36 points. The two teams are also tight: Darmstadt has a record of 44:38, while Groß-Gerau is 38:36. This close table competition provides additional pressure before the upcoming game.

The two clubs combine a long story that extends into the group league times when they fought for the promotion. FCA trainer Luca Bergemann has respect for the upcoming opponent and emphasizes how important a decent attitude of his players is. After the recent 0-0 draw against Beienheim, Bergemann is pragmatic and would agree to another draw against Groß-Gerau, but he is still aiming for a win.

offensive stability required

The demands of the trainer are clear: Bergemann demands a more determined offensive and a more stable defensive to secure important points in the fight for relegation. A possible victory with 1-0 would be a gratifying way for him to leave the game.

In the context of the last encounter between the two teams, the FCA Darmstadt won 2-0 against Gross-Gerau on September 17, 2024. In this game, Darmstadt went into play as a favorite. After a goalless first half, Gustavo Torres Cardoso scored the first goal in the 49th minute, followed by a second goal by Victor Vinicius Silva de Oliveira in the 82nd minute. The FCA thus celebrated its third victory in a row and took fifth place in the table with 15 points, while Groß-Gerau is in tenth place with 10 points and the second defeat in series.

• FCA Darmstadt: 36 points, 6th place, goal difference 44:38
• VfR Groß-Gerau: 36 points, 7th place, goal difference 38:36

The outcome of the upcoming game will be decisive for both teams, not only in terms of the immediate table, but also for self -confidence and morality within the teams. The Hessen-Süd association league represents an important level in German football and serves as a kind of springboard for the teams who want to climb in higher leagues. This league, which was known as Hessen-Süd until 2008, has an eventful story and now sees itself towards a new chapter.

The masters of the Hessen-Süd association league rise directly into the Hessenliga, while the second-placed people have to fight for another promotion zone. This illustrates the high competitive pressure under which the teams are and makes the upcoming encounters all the more exciting.