Arsenal welcome Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16, looking to capitalize on home advantage after a 1-1 first-leg draw.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Emirates Stadium, London |
| Date: | 17.03.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Arsenal vs Leverkusen Form and Head to Head
Arsenal head into this clash on the back of a solid 2-0 win over Everton, extending their unbeaten run to six matches across all competitions. Their recent form includes a 1-1 Champions League draw at Leverkusen, a 2-1 FA Cup win at Mansfield, a 1-0 win at Brighton, a 2-1 home victory over Chelsea, and an emphatic 4-1 triumph against Tottenham.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Bayern in their latest Bundesliga outing. The German side has struggled for consistency, recording five draws and one win in their last six games. Their Champions League campaign features the 1-1 draw with Arsenal, a 3-3 draw with Freiburg, a 1-0 win at Hamburg, a 1-1 draw against Mainz, and a goalless draw with Olympiacos.
The first leg of this tie ended 1-1 in Germany, with Robert Andrich giving Leverkusen the lead before Kai Havertz equalized from the spot. Historically, the clubs have met just four times in competitive matches. Arsenal holds a slight advantage with two wins and two draws, including a 4-1 victory at home in the 2002 Champions League.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Arsenal vs Leverkusen?
Arsenal are the clear betting favourites to beat Leverkusen. Latest odds imply roughly a 75% chance of an Arsenal win and 13% for Leverkusen.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 32/100 | 10bet |
| Leverkusen | 11/1 | BresBet |
| Draw | 5/1 | BresBet |
Arsenal vs Leverkusen Team News
Arsenal face some significant injury concerns for this crucial tie. Leandro Trossard, Martin Ødegaard, and Mikel Merino are all sidelined due to injury. Jurriën Timber is also listed as doubtful, adding to the defensive worries. Despite these absences, the hosts will look to Viktor Gyökeres to lead the line, supported by the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Bukayo Saka, all of whom are expected to play key attacking roles.
Leverkusen arrive in London with a longer list of absentees. Mark Flekken, Lucas Vázquez, Loïc Badé, Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Arthur are all unavailable due to injury. The visitors will rely on Patrik Schick to spearhead their attack, with Malik Tillman and Ibrahim Maza providing creative support from advanced positions.
Arsenal vs Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Hincapié, Saliba, Magalhães, Mosquera; Zubimendi, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Saka; Gyökeres.
Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Grimaldo, García, Palacios, Poku; Maza, Tillman; Schick.
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Arsenal vs Leverkusen Match Prediction
Arsenal return to the Emirates with the advantage of a 1-1 away draw against Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Gunners have been impressive at home this season, winning all four of their European matches at the Emirates, scoring 12 goals and conceding just three. Known for their attacking style and solid defensive organisation, they’ll look to use that home advantage to edge the tie.
Leverkusen, managed by Kasper Hjulmand, are tough to break down and rely on quick counter-attacks. However, five draws in their last six games suggest they’ve struggled to turn opportunities into wins. With Arsenal’s firepower and strong home record, a narrow victory for the hosts looks likely.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Leverkusen
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Aleix Garcia has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 21/20 at SpreadEx while publishing.
Patrik Schick has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 19/20 at 10bet while publishing.
Edmond Tapsoba has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 Away games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Betway while publishing.
Viktor Gyökeres has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of their last 7 apps in Champions League.
Best odds of 8/13 at Betway at the time of publishing.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Arsenal's last 4 matches in Champions League.
Best odds of 21/10 at Betway at the time of publishing.
Arsenal vs Leverkusen Bet Builder Tip
Our Arsenal vs Leverkusen Bet Builder Tip consists:
- No - Both Teams To Score
- P. Schick Over 1.5 - Shots
- G. Magalhaes Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Best odds of 11/1 at bet365 at the time of publishing.
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