Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Prediction & Picks - Champions League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Champions League Picks
The UEFA Champions League starts to get serious again this week, and on Wednesday, one of those with serious sights set on the top prize will be in action. EPL leaders Arsenal travel to take on Bayer Leverkusen, hoping to secure a positive result ahead of the second leg in North London.
Having dominated the League Phase, the Gunners didn’t need to bother with the play-offs, instead entering the Round-of-16 directly. The same cannot be said for Wednesday’s hosts, who didn’t make the top eight. Therefore, they were tasked with a play-off tie to reach this stage, beating Olympiakos of Greece by two goals to zero on aggregate. With that solid effort in the bank, can they now step on the gas and challenge one of the best teams on the continent? Having lost none of their last four home games, the men from Germany may just fancy themselves to do just that.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Form
Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Bundesliga
Mar 4, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 28, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 24, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 21, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 24, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 14, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 3, 2026 - DFB Pokal
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 24, 2026 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Bundesliga
Mar 4, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 21, 2026 - Bundesliga
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 7, 2026 - Bundesliga
Jan 31, 2026 - Bundesliga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 18, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 15, 2026 - FA Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 15, 2026 - FA Cup
Feb 7, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 3, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 18, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 12, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 31, 2026 - Premier League
Bayer Leverkusen against Arsenal : Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 7, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Bayer Leverkusen - Arsenal: Form Analysis
As far as recent form goes, the hosts turn up in relatively decent shape. They’ve lost just one of their last 12 in all competitions, and that defeat came on the road. In front of their own fans, Kasper Hjulmand’s men are undefeated in six, four of which they’ve won. What is slightly concerning is the fact that they received a serious hammering at home in this competition earlier in the season, losing by seven goals to two against PSG. For the sake of the home fans, hopefully they can do better against another of Europe’s big hitters.
For the sake of the home fans, hopefully they can do better against another of Europe’s big hitters.
The Gunners will go to BayArena in very sturdy form indeed. Last time out, they extended their current winning streak to four games, beating lowly Mansfield in the FA Cup. Prior to that, they secured a third straight league win, while Mikel Arteta’s men have now gone 11 games without tasting defeat. They’ve won nine of those games. When they last ventured away from home in the UCL, they beat Inter by three goals to one, proving that they definitely mean business in this competition.
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Bayer Leverkusen against Arsenal Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Omlin
N. Lomb
DefenderT. Oermann
MidfielderE. Fernandez
M. Tillman
J. Hofmann
A. Tape
ForwardM. Culbreath
P. Schick
K. Ranson
K. Arrizabalaga
DefenderC. Mosquera
M. Salmon
B. White
R. Calafiori
MidfielderM. Lewis-Skelly
C. Norgaard
M. Dowman
ForwardK. Havertz
N. Madueke
G. Jesus
Missing players
M. Flekken
DefenderL. Vazquez
L. Bade
Arthur
ForwardN. Tella
E. Ben Seghir
M. Odegaard
M. Merino
ForwardL. Trossard
Bayer Leverkusen & Arsenal Squad Analysis
The hosts have a few personnel issues ahead of this game. For starters, defender Arthur is expected to remain out having missed the last few games, while Loic Bade and Eliesse Ben Seghir are also both sidelined currently. The second of those two absentees is something of a serious blow for Kasper Hjulmand, who will also be without the services of the vastly experienced Lucas Vazquez, who would surely be a valuable addition in a big game of this nature.
Having hit form of late, Eberechi Eze is expected to continue in one of the forward areas.
For the Gunners, the injury crisis is less severe. Martin Odegaard is out, as is Mikel Merino, but Mikel Arteta has a deep squad, one that is full of quality. Influential defender William Saliba is a doubt, as are Ben White and Leandro Trossard. Having hit form of late, Eberechi Eze is expected to continue in one of the forward areas.
Most goals and assists
Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal
A. Grimaldo
(4 Goals)
, 
P. Schick
(4 Goals)
G. Martinelli
(6 Goals)
A. Grimaldo
(3 Assists)
L. Trossard
(5 Assists)
Bayer Leverkusen - Arsenal Key Points
- In the UCL this season, Bukayo Saka averages a chunky 2.40 shots on target per 90 minutes.
- Bukayo Saka averages a healthy 0.48 goals per 90 minutes in the Champions League this season.
- When he last started for Arsenal, Bukayo Saka found the net.
- Bukayo Saka has taken the second-most shots for Arsenal in the Champions League this season.
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Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Prediction
Having been rested at the weekend, Bukayo Saka should be raring to go at BayArena, where he will likely cause the hosts lots of issues on the break. One of the most dangerous players in the entire competition, Saka is averaging nearly a goal every other UCL game this term, while he should be feeling confident following his recent EPL goal against Brighton.
This looks like a really nice opportunity for the Gunners to get at a Bayer Leverkusen team that is often all too open in big games, and Saka should be in the thick of the offensive action. Given his numbers and how in-form he looked in his last start, the forward simply looks leniently priced to notch at odds of +300.
Our Leverkusen vs Arsenal Pick: Bukayo Saka to Score.
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