Hertha striker Raffael volleyed a cross by striker Thoefanis Gekas into bottom left. Hertha wasted opportunity after opportunity to double the lead.
Finally, Leverkusen destroyed Hertha Berlins hopes to remain in first division with the equalizer at the 59th minute by Leverkusen defender Manuel Friedrich.
Leverkusen was close to turn around but they remained short on accuracy at last, which remains on fourth position with a two-point distance to a Champions League spot. Berlin sits at last position and will climb down into second division for next season.
Dortmund shared points with defending champion Wolfsburg after a 1-1.
Dortmund had the chance at the 35th minute but midfielder Nuri Sahin wasted the penalty due to the save by Wolfsburg goalie Diego Benaglio.
With the start of the second half, Dortmund handed over control. At the 69th minute Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko opened the scoring with a back heel goal from close distance.
Dortmund frantically pressed for the equalizer but they had to wait until the 81st minute when youngster striker Marco Stiepermann marked his first Bundesliga goal ever.