{"id":1438993,"date":"2026-03-16T11:05:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1438993"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:05:58","slug":"match-preview-arsenal-vs-bayer-leverkusen-17-03-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-arsenal-vs-bayer-leverkusen-17-03-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal<\/a> welcome Bayer Leverkusen<\/a> to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 17 March for a UEFA Champions League<\/a> clash that pitches one of the competition\u2019s most in-form sides against a technically adept, but defensively vulnerable, opponent. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Arsenal boasting an incredible record in this year\u2019s competition and Leverkusen fighting for consistency, the stage is set for a contest that could hinge on attacking quality versus defensive resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Arsenal\u2019s dominant form and Leverkusen\u2019s defensive record, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in there being plenty of goals, with both sides hunting for the victory they need to progress in the competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArsenal\u2019s matches average over 3 goals, and Leverkusen\u2019s defence concedes 1.36 per game. Both teams are creative in attack, and with Arsenal\u2019s high shot volume (140 shots in 9 games), this looks set for multiple goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viktor Gyokeres Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGyokeres is likely to lead the line for Arsenal, who have spread goals around the squad but consistently create big chances (34 so far). Against a Leverkusen defence that has conceded 15 in 11 games, he could find the net.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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