Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions - March 17, 2026

Neither of these sides can afford to lose here, and it is going to be an intense game in the process. Arsenal are likely to come out on top and outplay Bayer Leverkusen in their upcoming round of 16 game of the UEFA Champions League 

Match info: UEFA Champions League R16 2^nd leg

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Tuesday, 17^th March 2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Champions League action returns to the bright lights of the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening, when Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their last-16 showdown.

The Gunners were on the brink of suffering a first-leg defeat at the BayArena last week, but Kai Havertz channelled his inner Nicklas Bendtner to deny his old club a precious victory.

Head-to-head:

• Arsenal have won just one of the three UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.

• Bayer Leverkusen have never defeated Arsenal in the Champions League.

• The remaining two clashes ended in draws.

• First leg ended 1-1.

• Arsenal scored six goals, while Leverkusen hit the back of the net on three occasions.

• Arsenal have won four of their last five matches.

• Bayer Leverkusen have finished their last three games as a draw.

• Two of the last four games between these clubs have ended on level terms.

• Their three encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Arsenal in the Champions League: W-W-W-W-D

• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-W-D-W

• Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League: L-W-W-D-D

• Bayer Leverkusen in all competitions: D-W-D-D-D

Team News:

• Mikel Merino will not be in action for Arsenal. He is injured. Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard might also miss out due to their lack of fitness.

• Bayer Leverkusen will be without the services of Lucas Vázquez, Mark Flekken, Loic Bade, Arthur and Elieese Ben Seghir. They are injured.

Player(s) to watch:

• Viktor Gyokeres is going to be an important aspect of the squad in the attacking front for Arsenal. He is coming in after scoring a crucial goal in the previous Premier League match against Everton and will be eager to help his side yet again. He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

• Martin Terrier will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Gunners. He is useful both in the midfield and the final third for his side, making him a crucial part of the squad for Bayer Leverkusen. The 29-year-old will be keen to come up with a top performance and lead his side to a win away from home.