1899 Hoffenheim - Bayer Leverkusen

Goals are expected in this one !!!!

It seems that the ambitions from 1899 Hoffenheim were a little too big as Coach Babbel said that he want to reach international places but they are by far away from this. They are more a candidate for relegation if they continue their weak performances from the past matches. As always many many problems are there all seasons. Ok it was very hard with the accident from their player Vukcevic and it shows that playing soccer is not all in life but they must do their job as every single human must. Maybe the only positive think today should be that they play at home and they are much stronger in their own Arena as on the road. Also some changes are possible as Babbel has a lot to choose from today. With 1st keeper Wiese, Chris, Vestergaard and Vukcevic he miss some but the other are all ready. For Wiese who was anyway not on his best condition plays Casteels and he has a very good record if he stands in goal this season. Also free kick weapon Salihovic should get a chance from beginning.  

Their opponent played EL under the week but rested most of their players that this should be not such a disadvantage. They are in a good position on table and they can close the gap to the top teams Dortmund 25 points, Schalke 24, Frankfurt 24 with a win (If they win 24 points too). This means that they have a very good opportunity today to make it more interesting for them this season. The only bad thing is that they are not such a good traveller this season and they are only average here. With Bellarabi, Sam, Schwaab and Kadlec they miss additional some important players but Renato Augusto is back after long injury now but come from bench I think. 

All in all a match set for goals, as Hoffenheim are not the best in defensive but have many options in their offensive play too. Leverkusen is also not the weakest side and with players like Schürrle, Castro , Renato Augusto and Kießling the are always able to create something and getting dangerous.