April 21, 2012 2:30 PM BST
Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena — Sinsheim
Team News
Hoffenheim
Marvin Compper and Jannik Vestergaard could start at centre-back, with Isaac Vorsah dropping to the bench.
Sebastian Rudy and Tobias Weis could start in central midfield, allowing Sejad Salihovic to play in a more attack-minded role.
Ryan Babel could return to the starting line-up to replace the injured Roberto Firmino.
Probable lineups : Starke, Johnson, Compper, Vestergaard, Beck, Rudy, Weis, Babel, Salihovic, Vukcevic, Schipplock. (4-2-3-1).
Bayer Leverkusen
Stefan Reinartz is suspended for one game and could be replaced by Michael Ballack. With Renato Augusto injured as well, Michael Ortega could get a chance behind Stefan Kießling.
Probable lineups : Leno, Castro, Friedrich, Toprak, kadlec, Ballack, Rolfes, Barnetta, Ortega, Schürrle, Kießling. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Hoffenheim have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Bayer Leverkusen in all competitions.
Hoffenheim are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 home matches in Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Hoffenheim in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Bayer Leverkusen's last 7 away games in Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Hoffenheim in all competitions.
Head to Head
Hoffenheim| Apr 15, 2012 | SC Freiburg 0 - Hoffenheim 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Hoffenheim 4 - Hamburg 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 1. FCK 1 - Hoffenheim 2 | GER1 |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Hoffenheim 1 - Schalke 04 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Borussia Mönchengladbach 1 - Hoffenheim 2 | GER1 |
Bayer Leverkusen| Apr 14, 2012 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3 - Hertha BSC 3 | GER1 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3 - 1. FCK 1 | GER1 |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Hamburg 1 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 - SC Freiburg 2 | GER1 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Schalke 04 2 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 | GER1 |
| Bundesliga (GER1) | Dec 2, 2011 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 - Hoffenheim 0 | |
| Bundesliga (GER1) | Apr 23, 2011 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 - Hoffenheim 1 | |
| Bundesliga (GER1) | Nov 27, 2010 | Hoffenheim 2 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 | |
| Bundesliga (GER1) | Jan 24, 2010 | Hoffenheim 0 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3 | |
| Bundesliga (GER1) | Aug 15, 2009 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1 - Hoffenheim 0 |
Leverkusen want to secure a European spot themselves. They have not lost
in their last three games, but need to improve in several areas again.
Expect this to be close and intense game. Both teams want to qualify for
Europe, with Leverkusen in the better position at the moment.
After five games without a loss, Hoffenheim are making a final attempt to qualify for Europe with a home win.
Hoffenheim 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
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