Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

6 months ago

UEFA Champions League, on Tuesday, 4:00 pm ET

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As Arsenal prepares to host Bayer Leverkusen in their UEFA Champions League clash on March 17, 2026, recent form strongly favors the home side. Arsenal arrives with a robust record, having clinched victories in four of their last five matches. This winning momentum highlights their attacking prowess and tactical discipline, which have proven effective in both domestic and European competitions.

Conversely, Bayer Leverkusen is grappling with a concerning period, managing only one win in their last five outings. This streak reflects challenges in both defense and midfield, which could be exacerbated against a confident Arsenal side that thrives on pressing and quick transitions.

Bookmakers have placed Arsenal as the clear favorites with odds of 1.3 for a home win, while Leverkusen’s odds stand at 9.76. Our model predicts a 74.1% likelihood of an Arsenal victory. However, Leverkusen will seek to exploit any lapses in the home side’s defense, emphasizing the need for Arsenal to maintain focus throughout the match.

Ultimately, while Arsenal’s current form and home advantage suggest a higher probability of success, Leverkusen’s potential for upset must not be overlooked, making this encounter one to watch closely.

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Arsenal
72.6%

Draw
17.2%

Bayer
10.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of UEFA Champions League Arsenal: 23.15% Bayer Leverkusen: 0.83%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.31	5.73	9.75
1.32	5.7	9.9
1.35	5.94	9.3	Watch and Bet
1.3	5	8.5
1.31	5.75	9.78

Latest Results

11.03.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Arsenal FC – 1:1
07.03.26 Mansfield Town – Arsenal FC – 1:2
04.03.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Arsenal FC – 0:1
01.03.26 Arsenal FC – Chelsea – 2:1
22.02.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Arsenal FC – 1:4

11.03.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Arsenal FC – 1:1
07.03.26 SC Freiburg – Bayer Leverkusen – 3:3
04.03.26 Hamburger SV – Bayer Leverkusen – 0:1
28.02.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Mainz 05 – 1:1
24.02.26 Bayer Leverkusen – FC Olympiacos Piraeus – 0:0

Facts

First leg result: 1-1. Second leg.

Arsenal has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Bayer has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Recently, Arsenal has had a series of away games.

In this match, Arsenal is the clear favorite.

We predict that Arsenal will win today’s game, with odds of 1.32.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Arsenal won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:2. (average 2.5:1).

Including home match between the teams, Arsenal won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:1.

Latest Head To Head

11.03.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Arsenal FC – 1:1
07.08.24 Arsenal FC – Bayer Leverkusen – 4:1

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/16-finals

1	Monaco (21)	PSG (11)	2 : 2, 2 : 3
2	Chelsea (6)	Bye
3	Galatasaray (20)	Juventus (13)	2 : 3, 5 : 2
4	Liverpool (3)	Bye
5	Benfica (24)	Real Madrid (9)	1 : 2, 0 : 1
6	Manchester City (8)	Bye
7	Dortmund (17)	Atalanta (15)	1 : 4, 2 : 0
8	Bayern Munich (2)	Bye
9	Qarabag (22)	Newcastle (12)	2 : 3, 1 : 6
10	Barcelona (5)	Bye
11	Club Brugge KV (19)	Atl. Madrid (14)	1 : 4, 3 : 3
12	Tottenham (4)	Bye
13	Bodo/Glimt (23)	Inter (10)	2 : 1, 3 : 1
14	Sporting CP (7)	Bye
15	Olympiacos Piraeus (18)	Bayer Leverkusen (16)	0 : 0, 0 : 2
16	Arsenal (1)	Bye

1/8-finals

1	PSG (11)	Chelsea (6)	5 : 2
2	Galatasaray (20)	Liverpool (3)	1 : 0
3	Real Madrid (9)	Manchester City (8)	3 : 0
4	Atalanta (15)	Bayern Munich (2)	1 : 6
5	Newcastle (12)	Barcelona (5)	1 : 1
6	Atl. Madrid (14)	Tottenham (4)	5 : 2
7	Bodo/Glimt (23)	Sporting CP (7)	3 : 0
8	Bayer Leverkusen (16)	Arsenal (1)	1 : 1

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

TBD #1

TBD #2

UEFA Champions League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 3.61 (23.15%)

2. Bayern Munich: 4.38 (19.12%)

3. PSG: 6.54 (12.79%)

4. Barcelona: 6.96 (12.01%)

5. Real Madrid: 9.38 (8.92%)

6. Liverpool: 12.28 (6.81%)

7. Atl. Madrid: 15.88 (5.27%)

8. Manchester City: 24.5 (3.41%)

9. Bodo/Glimt: 38 (2.2%)

10. Newcastle Utd: 43 (1.95%)

11. Chelsea: 84 (1%)

12. Bayer Leverkusen: 100.25 (0.83%)

13. Galatasaray: 100.25 (0.83%)

14. Tottenham: 125.25 (0.67%)

15. Sporting CP: 137.75 (0.61%)

16. Atalanta: 200.25 (0.42%)

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