Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Arminia Bielefeld

DFB Cup finalists Bayer Leverkusen made it seven "home" games without a win in Düsseldorf's LTU Arena, drawing 2-2 (1-2) with struggling Arminia Bielefeld.
The result leaves Bayer treading water mid-table, while for Arminia the point was enough to take them above Energie Cottbus on goal difference and out of the bottom three ahead of Saturday's games. 

Patrick Helmes salvaged Leverkusen a point with his 20th goal of the season in the 79th minute. At that stage, Bruno Labbadia's side were trailing to goals from Manuel Friedrich (23., o.g.) and Robert Tesche (39.), having gone in front through Stefan Kießling in the 21st minute.
There was little evidence here of the form that earned Bayer a 2-1 win against Schalke 04 last week. While their play was bereft of ideas and littered with loose passes, Arminia held their shape well and made the most of what chances came their way - essential qualities in the battle to avoid the drop. 
Both Bielefeld goals came from free kicks, the first inadvertently finished off by Leverkusen's Manuel Friedrich with a header past home keeper Rene Adler. For the second, Tesche appeared to be well offside as he put them in front.

Bayer played their best football in the opening 20 minutes. Michal Kadlec pulled a great save out of Arminia keeper Dennis Eilhoff with a 17th-minute free kick, shortly before Kießling bagged the opener.
In the early part of the second half, Bayer had further chances through Renato Augusto (48.), Arturo Vidal (54., 67.) and Kießling (55.), none of which came to fruition.
All-in-all though it was a patchy performance from the home side and Arminia were good value for the point with a battling performance.
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Bayer Leverkusen - Arminia Bielefeld

Bayer holds 8th place with 10 points less than the place for Europe next year. For rounds till the end and they don't have too much motive to play. Their only occupation is national cup. The final game will be played in Berlin against Werder, after the end of the season. In the previous round, they defeated Schalke on the road, leaving them without Europe. But, that was a first win after four competitive games. More significant is their shape at the "home ground". Bayer is host in Dusseldorf, 'cause their Bay Arena is under the reconstruction. As the hosts at neutral stadium, they haven't won a single league game. Key striker Kiesling has fully recovered, Vidal too. Boss Labbadia can not count on Fernandez and Domaschke.

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Arminia is on 16th place with a point less than first "above the line" Energie Cottbus. After four defeats in a row, they made two draws that keep them still in the position to avoid relegation. In the last round against Stuttgart (2-2 at home), they were two times behind, but fought the point at the end. Every, of last four games, will be decisive for them. In the last eight games against today's opponent, Arminia won five times. In the first half of the season won 2-1 at home. Boss Frontzeck has again key striker Arthur Wischniarek available (recovered from injury). Michael Lamey served a suspension and returns in a defence line. Hartmann and Versik are out.

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This game means nothing to Bayer, they play for the fans, but their minds will be in Berlin. On the other hand, this game for the visitors means the difference between the life and dead, between crew of the best teams and season in shadow. Arminia knows how to play against Bayer and I think they won't loose. Odds for away win are very high (Pinnacle - 6.47). Expekt offers 2.35 for a double chance on Arminia and I'll take it. Double chance, X2.