I am not saying that the comparison Darmstadt and Luton Town is perfect or meant to tell us what's going to happen with Darmstadt at the end of the season, but Darmstadt is repeatedly getting a point from their game and that keeps them alive. I think most people thought that Luton Town would be so far behind after half of the season is played, but they are not because they do get a point here and there. All these draws can add up when the season final has come.
The comparison is not perfect due to the quality of teams they are facing in their respective Leagues. Premier League teams are very tough, the intensity of all Premier League teams made the League a difficult League, but Luton Town that people expect to be at the bottom of the table are now above the relegation zone because they are performing credibly well especially while playing at home.
Unlike Daemstadt who is still in the bottom if the Bundesliga's table despite the League been a bit easier than Premier League. They only win two matches so far and lose ten, while Luton Town wins four matches and lose eleven.