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Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: Champions League Last-16 Preview – Can the Gunners Tame the Werkself?
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top football predictions! Tonight's clash at BayArena pits Bayer Leverkusen against Arsenal in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Kick-off is at 17:45 on March 11, 2026. Arsenal chase a ninth straight win after a perfect league phase, beating giants like Bayern and Inter. Leverkusen scraped through playoffs, edging Olympiacos 2-0.
Top 3 Odds Spotlight:
- Arsenal -0.5 at 1.5000 (66.67% chance) screams Gunners edge.
- Both Teams to Score Yes at 1.9500 (51.28%) hints open play.
- Over 2.5 & BTTS at 2.4000 (41.67%) flags goals galore.
Arsenal top the league phase; Leverkusen sit mid-pack after playoffs. Gunners hungry for glory. Hosts fight for pride at home.
Head-to-Head (Last 5, but only 3 meetings): 19 Feb 2002: Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal. 27 Feb 2002: Arsenal 4-1 Leverkusen. 7 Aug 2024: Arsenal 4-1 Leverkusen (friendly). Arsenal dominate, no Leverkusen wins.
Leverkusen Home Form (Last 5): 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss. Tight but tough.
Arsenal Away Form (Last 5): 4 wins, 1 loss. Ruthless road warriors.
Leverkusen Strengths: Grimaldo's 4 goals, 2 assists. Resilient draws. Weaknesses: Injuries to Flekken, Badé, Vázquez, Arthur, Ben Seghir, Tella.
Arsenal Strengths: Martinelli's 6 goals, Saka magic, Rice steel. Weaknesses: Trossard, Calafiori, White, Ødegaard, Merino out.
Key factors: Injuries hit both. Cool 10°C night. Ref Halil Umut Meler strict.
Unique Angles: 1. Arsenal's perfect run vs Leverkusen's grit – epic test. 2. Injury crises force youth stars to shine. 3. BayArena roar vs Gunners' cool heads.
Arsenal sharper attack, better form. Leverkusen dig in at home. Scenarios: High – Arsenal win 2-1 (60%). Medium – Draw 1-1 (25%). Low – Leverkusen upset (15%). Expect goals, Gunners tilt.
Who do you think will win?
Total votes: 3
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Our picks
Lost1x21.5000
Arsenal to win
Arsenal's perfect CL record and H2H dominance (won last 3 vs Leverkusen) back this. -0.5 at 1.5000 (66.67%) shows market faith despite injuries.
WonBoth Teams To Score1.9500
Both Teams to Score - Yes
51.28% probability fits open games. Leverkusen home draws often goals; Arsenal score freely (Martinelli 6 goals). H2H saw BTTS in 2/3.
LostOver/Under2.4000
Over 2.5 Goals
Pairs with BTTS at 2.4000 (41.67%). Recent H2H: 4-1, 4-1 scores. Both attacks strong, defenses hit by injuries.
Our picks
Accumulator odds
Total Odds
7.02
Potential Winnings
$301.00
Arsenal to win
1x2 / Away
Both Teams to Score - Yes
Both Teams To Score / Yes
Over 2.5 Goals
Over/Under / Over 2.5 & Yes
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen1Arsenal1| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 23:4 | 24 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 22:8 | 21 | WWWLW | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 20:8 | 18 | WWWLW | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17:7 | 17 | WWWLW | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 22:14 | 16 | WWWLD | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 17:10 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 17:11 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 15:9 | 16 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 21:12 | 15 | LWLWL | |
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15:7 | 15 | WLLLW | |
| 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 21:11 | 14 | DLDWL | |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 17:7 | 14 | DWDLW | |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 14:10 | 13 | DWWWD | |
| 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 17:15 | 13 | LDWWW | |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10:10 | 13 | LLWWW | |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 13:14 | 12 | WLDWW | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 19:17 | 11 | LLDWL | |
| 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 10:14 | 11 | WWWLD | |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 15:17 | 10 | WWLLD | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 9:11 | 10 | LDLLW | |
| 21 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 8:14 | 10 | DLWDW | |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 13:21 | 10 | LWLLD | |
| 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 14:15 | 9 | WWDLL | |
| 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 10:12 | 9 | WLWWL | |
| 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 11:14 | 9 | LLWWL | |
| 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 8:11 | 9 | WLLDW | |
| 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 8:17 | 9 | WLLWL | |
| 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16:16 | 8 | LLLWD | |
| 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 9:14 | 8 | LWDDL | |
| 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 9:15 | 8 | LDLWD | |
| 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 12:21 | 8 | LDWWL | |
| 32 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 8:21 | 6 | LWWLL | |
| 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 10:21 | 4 | LLLLD | |
| 34 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 5:19 | 3 | LLLDL | |
| 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 5:18 | 1 | LLLLL | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 7:22 | 1 | LLLLL |
