Following the international break, Bundesliga sides all over Germany will try to pick up where they left and continue their quest for the league's top spots. On Friday, Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg will battle each other while trying to get a bit closer to UEFA Champions League spots.
It won't be an easy match for the hosts, as Roger Schmidt's side hasn't been able to defeat the Wolves since September of 2013. Following that victory, Wolfsburg has collected four straight wins against Die Werkself, including this season's 2-1 result back in October.
Despite winning their two most recent games, Bayer Leverkusen's problems don't seem to end. Die Werkself still has a huge number of injured players, including Kevin Kampl and Omer Toprak. Furthermore, Javier "Chicharito" Hernández is a doubt for this game after returning with the team from the international break one day before this game, which could force Schmidt to limit the striker's playing time.
Wolfsburg will have to figure out which competition matters the most for them, as the Wolves face Real Madrid next week in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter finals. Dieter Hecking's crew will have to deal with the absences of Naldo and Bas Dost, while Luiz Gustavo's presence will be determined prior to the game due to his lack of rest after the international break.
Head to head
Since 1997, these teams have played 38 Bundesliga games between them, and if Wolfsburg can find a way to defeat The Aspirins, they will level all stats against their hosts. Out of those meetings, Bayer Leverkusen has won 17 games and conceded five draws, leaving 16 wins for the green and blue outfit and providing them with a chance to extend their current streak to five wins in a row.
Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg on TV or online?
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In Germany; TeleClub Sport Live, Sky Bundesliga 1/HD, Sport1.FM & Sky Go Deutschland will broadcast this game at 20:30 hrs CEST.
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In the U.K., ESPN UK/HD will broadcast this match at 18:30 hrs GMT.
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In the U.S., Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Deportes, Fox Sports 2 USA will broadcast this match at 14:30 hrs EDT.
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In Canada, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet World Now will air this game at 11:30 hrs PDT.
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