Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

Champions League Betting Preview: Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen

Premier League leaders Arsenal host German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at Emirates Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 17 March.

There’s a strong chance that Arsenal won’t just win the game but have a comfortable margin of victory against Bayer Leverkusen. The latest xG stats and Arsenal’s recent home form suggest this could happen, so we’re happy to back the favourites -1.5 at odds of -115 on the Asian Handicap.

Premier League leaders Arsenal, now nine points clear of second-placed Manchester City with a game in hand, won their last match. It was a 2-0 home victory over Everton at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had seven shots on target and 65% possession, with Viktor Gyokeres and Max Dowman on the scoresheet.

Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 in their previous match. It was at home in the Bundesliga against table-topping Bayern Munich at BayArena. Kasper Hjulmand's side were restricted to 45% possession and had six shots on goal, with Aleix Garcia finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leverkusen and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg at BayArena. Arsenal had 57% possession, while Leverkusen edged the shots on target 3-2. Robert Andrich found the net for the Bundesliga side, while Kai Havertz converted a late penalty for the North London club.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	23:4	24
16	Leverkusen	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1	13:14	12

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Arsenal have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Mikel Arteta's team have averaged 55.0% possession, 452.9 passes and 5.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Viktor Gyoekeres is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke each have 2. Gabriel Martinelli is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper David Raya has kept 4 clean sheets.

Leverkusen have won 3, lost 1 and drawn 6, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. The Werkself have averaged 55.4% possession, 595.4 passes, 4.3 corners taken and 3.0 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Patrik Schick with 3, while Christian Kofane and Jarell Quansah have 2. Alejandro Grimaldo, Christian Kofane and Ernest Poku have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Janis Blaswich has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Arsenal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya (GK), Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyoekeres.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Janis Blaswich (GK), Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Ernest Poku, Aleix Garcia, Exequiel Palacios, Alejandro Grimaldo, Martin Terrier, Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Arsenal to dominate this Champions League match and the Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back the favourites at -1.5. Odds of -115 are attractive that they are able to enjoy a handsome win.

The Champions League experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League & league stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Arsenal in 3 of their last 4 home games in all competitions.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Arsenal in 11 of their last 20 Premier League and Champions League home games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Arsenal Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Arsenal 2 - 0 Leverkusen

Let’s take a chance on the +460 available that the Gunners secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Michel Kofane Over 1.5 Shots -135

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen) has had over 1.5 shots in back-to-back matches away from home. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -135 available.

Latest Christian Michel Kofane Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1150

Shots

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

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Eberechi Eze to Score +160

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) has managed two goals in his past five games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +160.

Latest Eberechi Eze Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+475

Shots

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Arsenal Under 7.5 Corners -130

Arsenal have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past 5 matches, while the corner count against Bayer Leverkusen has been less than 7.5 in the previous ten games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -130 that Arsenal fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Arsenal

Total

9.30 5.90 3.40

Home

9.30 6.30 3.00

Away

9.00 5.40 3.60

Leverkusen

Total

7.30 4.30 3.00

Home

8.70 5.50 3.20

Away

8.60 5.00 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Arsenal Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-143

Leverkusen Corners

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+800

2

+330

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Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a proposed 78% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -357 odds about Arsenal coming out on top in this Champions League encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Bayer Leverkusen have been priced up at +1000.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Leverkusen are +700 here and the draw is +160, with Arsenal on offer at -135.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

-357

X

+450

2

+1000

Half-Time Result

1

-135

X

+160

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-714

X2

+245

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-112

2 Hcp +1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-141

Those interested in favourite Viktor Gyökeres to find the net first can get +280, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is -105.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

First

-105

Anytime

+280

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

First

+130

Anytime

+370

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

First

+160

Anytime

+440

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Martin Terrier (Leverkusen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ben White (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

William Saliba (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

-

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Martin Terrier (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Arsenal Stats

Bayer Leverkusen Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Lineups & Team News

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