Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal

A highly anticipated Champions League Round of 16 clash sees German outfit Leverkusen host an in-form Arsenal side at the BayArena on March 11, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 GMT. The visitors arrive having swept through the group stage with a perfect record, while the home side navigated a tougher path, finishing 16th in their initial league phase before overcoming Olympiacos in the knockout rounds.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Form

Leverkusen's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent. Their last outing saw them draw 3-3 away against Freiburg in the Bundesliga. Over their last six matches across all competitions, the German side has registered two wins, three draws, and one loss, showcasing a mixed bag of results as they look to build momentum.

Arsenal, conversely, are in scintillating form, particularly on the road. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 away victory against Mansfield in the FA Cup. This result continues a dominant run for the Gunners, who have secured five wins and one draw in their last six fixtures. This impressive streak includes significant victories over Brighton, Chelsea, and Tottenham, highlighting their current strength.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Head to Head

Encounters between these two clubs have been sparse, with only three previous meetings recorded. The most recent fixture saw Arsenal comfortably defeat Leverkusen 4-1 in a Club Friendlies match in August 2024. Prior to that, their only competitive clashes came in the 2001/2002 Champions League, where Arsenal also secured a 4-1 home victory after a 1-1 draw in Germany. With so few historical matches, a comprehensive summary of their head-to-head record is not possible beyond these specific results.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):

Blaswich; Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah; Grimaldo, García, Palacios, Poku; Terrier, Maza; Kofane

Arsenal (4-2-3-1):

Raya; Hincapié, Magalhães, Mosquera, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Saka; Gyökeres

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Team News

Leverkusen face a significant challenge with a lengthy injury list impacting key areas. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken, along with Lucas Vázquez, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella, Loïc Badé, Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Arthur are all unavailable. This particularly weakens their depth in both attack and defence, putting pressure on the likes of Christian Kofane, Martin Terrier, and Ibrahim Maza to shoulder the goalscoring burden. The reliance on Aleix García for progressive passing and Álex Grimaldo's creativity down the left flank will be crucial given these absences.

Arsenal also contend with notable absentees. Martin Ødegaard, William Saliba, and Mikel Merino are out, while Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori are doubtful. However, the Gunners still boast a strong squad. Jurriën Timber's defensive prowess, highlighted by his low dribbled-past percentage in the Champions League, will be important. The return of Kai Havertz to his former club adds an emotional subplot, while the goalscoring form of Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyökeres provides potent attacking threats.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Match Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen attempt to halt Arsenal’s flawless Champions League run as the round of 16 begins at the BayArena. The German side finished 16th in the league phase before overcoming Olympiacos 2-0 on aggregate, while Arsenal stormed through the group stage with eight wins from eight, becoming the first team to achieve a perfect record under the competition’s new format.

Leverkusen arrive in solid defensive form, keeping three straight clean sheets in Europe, and have lost just twice in their last 19 continental home matches. However, Arsenal bring even stronger momentum. Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions and have won eight consecutive Champions League games, scoring three or more goals in each of their last six. They have also yet to trail at any point in this season’s competition.

Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Betting Trends

Gabriel Martinell Scored in 6 of his last 7 Champions League games. Viktor Gyökeres 1+ shot on target in all 6 of his last 6 games. Mikel Merino Received a yellow card in 3 of his last 4 matches Noni Madueke 1+ shot on target in all 4 of his last 4 games Alejandro Grimaldo Made 4+ tackles in all of his last 3 games Patrik Schick 1+ shot on target in 6 of his last 8 games. Alejandro Grimaldo 1+ shot on target in 5 of his last 6.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal features Patrik Schick 1+ Shot on Target, Alejandro Grimaldo 3+ Tackles & Gabriel Martinelli Anytime Scorer.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 10/1 with bet365.