{"id":1437098,"date":"2026-03-08T15:07:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1437098"},"modified":"2026-03-08T15:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:07:44","slug":"match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-arsenal-11-03-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-arsenal-11-03-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/arsenal\/\">Arsenal<\/a> head to Germany for a tantalising clash against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/bayer-leverkusen\/\">Bayer Leverkusen<\/a>, riding high on perfect league form and hoping to advance in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/champions-league-tips\/\">Champions League<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the two sides yet to meet this season, the contest promises a tactical battle between Arsenal&#8217;s clinical attack and Leverkusen&#8217;s possession-based style. Kick-off is set for 17:45 at the BayArena, where Arsenal will look to extend their winning streak and Leverkusen aim to upset the campaign&#8217;s early pace-setters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on dominant attacking stats and defensive solidity, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Arsenal to win, given their flawless start and Leverkusen&#8217;s defensive frailties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams to Score &#8211; Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(52.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Leverkusen average 1.5 goals scored per game but concede nearly as many, while Arsenal\u2019s attack is highly efficient. With both teams ranked high for shot accuracy, this market offers value if Leverkusen find a breakthrough at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(55.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Arsenal average nearly three goals per game and Leverkusen\u2019s matches see 2.9 goals on average. Both sides are among the top for big chances created, so an open, attacking game is likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>BOYLE Sports offer: Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a340 in free bets<\/h2>\r\n<p>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/boylesports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOYLE Sports<\/a> yet? 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Navigating the new 36-team league phase, Leverkusen finished in 16th place with a record of three wins, three draws, and two defeats. This solid, if unspectacular, performance earned them a spot in the knockout phase play-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the play-off round, the &#8220;Werkself&#8221; faced a resilient Olympiacos side. After a tense first leg, Leverkusen progressed with a 2-0 aggregate victory, demonstrating the same late-game heroics that defined their recent domestic success. Patrik Schick and Alejandro Grimaldo have been the standout performers, each contributing four goals in the competition so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s 2025\/26 Champions League campaign has been historic, as Mikel Arteta\u2019s side became the first team to complete the newly formatted 36-team league phase with a perfect record. The Gunners won all eight of their matches, finishing top of the standings with 24 points and a remarkable +19 goal difference. Their dominance was underscored by a potent attack that averaged 2.88 goals per game, while their defence conceded only four times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gabriel Martinelli has been the standout performer in Europe, leading the club\u2019s scoring charts with six goals. New signing Viktor Gy\u00f6keres has also made an immediate impact, netting four times, while Bukayo Saka remains a creative force with two goals and two assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bayer-leverkusen-team-news\">Bayer Leverkusen team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayer Leverkusen face an injury crisis on the right flank ahead of their clash with Arsenal. Lucas V\u00e1zquez and Arthur are both sidelined with ankle injuries, while goalkeeper Mark Flekken remains out with a knee issue. There are also late fitness doubts over star striker Patrik Schick and Eliesse Ben Seghir. Kasper Hjulmand will likely turn to Nathan Tella and Alejandro Grimaldo to provide width, with Martin Terrier expected to lead the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arsenal-team-news\">Arsenal team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal receive a major boost ahead of their trip to Bayer Leverkusen, with Declan Rice, Gabriel, and David Raya all expected to return to the starting line-up. However, Mikel Arteta remains without captain Martin \u00d8degaard and Mikel Merino, who are both sidelined with ongoing injury concerns. William Saliba is also a significant doubt for the first leg. In their absence, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz are likely to play pivotal roles in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-2-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 2 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be the first competitive meeting between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal since 2002. Arsenal won the second of the contests the teams played out that season with the other ending in a draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27\/02\/02<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Champions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19\/02\/02<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Champions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Arsenal\u2019s perfect start continue against a Leverkusen side who could pose questions in front of their home crowd? The Gunners\u2019 clinical finishing, defensive organisation, and creative depth make them favourites to take all three points, and we\u2019re backing them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8\/15 @ Betfair<\/a> (65.2%) to extend their 100% record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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