# Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, and How to Watch | UCL R16 Second Leg

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bayer-leverkusen-vs-arsenal-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-03-15  
Updated: 2026-03-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The first leg at the BayArena ended 1-1 — and now the [UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League) Round of 16 tie heads to North London for its decisive second act. Arsenal, chasing a potential historic quadruple, bring Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates having picked up a valuable away goal. The Gunners are favourites to progress — but Leverkusen’s resilience demands respect.

## Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Match at a Glance — Second Leg

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen |
| **Competition** | UCL Round of 16 — 2nd Leg |
| **First Leg Result** | Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 Arsenal |
| **Venue** | Emirates Stadium, London |
| **Arsenal Manager** | Mikel Arteta |
| **Leverkusen Manager** | Kasper Hjulmand |
| **Aggregate** | Tied 1–1 |
| **Kick-off** | 8:00 PM GMT / 21:00 CET |
| **TV (UK)** | TNT Sports |
| **TV (US)** | Paramount+ / CBS Sports |

## Form & First Leg Review

Arsenal completed the Champions League league phase with a perfect record of eight victories, scoring 23 goals and conceding just four — the first club to achieve perfection under the tournament’s new format.

![Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bayerarn-1024x576.jpg)

The Gunners were the only team not to trail for a single minute in the league phase. They’ve also conceded the fewest goals (four) and surrendered the lowest xGA (6.17) across the competition. [Electronic Arts](https://www.ea.com/en/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/news/battlefield-6-and-redsec-season-2-roadmap-everything-you-need-to-know)

The first leg was a typical cautious European affair — both teams unwilling to take risks, ensuring they had a chance in the second match. The 1-1 draw keeps the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return at the Emirates. [U7BUY](https://www.u7buy.com/blog/zenless-zone-zero-2-7-banners/)

## Key Tactical Battlegrounds

Álex Grimaldo remains Leverkusen’s standout creative threat — a remarkable 43% of Leverkusen’s Champions League chances have come down the left, with Grimaldo alone creating 23 chances, 12 more than any team-mate.

Arsenal’s press can be suffocating, and they will seek to exploit Leverkusen’s sloppiness in build-up — the German side have conceded the most shots from high turnovers (26) in this season’s Champions League. [Electronic Arts](https://www.ea.com/en/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/news/battlefield-6-and-redsec-season-2-roadmap-everything-you-need-to-know)

## Expected Lineups

**Arsenal:** Raya; Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Timber, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyökeres

**Bayer Leverkusen:** Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Poku, Palacios, García, Grimaldo; Terrier, Maza; Kofane

## Our Prediction

Arsenal’s home fortress, superior firepower, and the pressure of chasing history makes them heavy favourites to progress. Our prediction model gives Arsenal a 49.51% chance of winning the match outright [iGV](https://blog.igv.com/zzz-2-7-banners-reruns-leaks/), and with the backing of the Emirates crowd, the Gunners should find a way through.

**Prediction: Arsenal 2–0 Bayer Leverkusen (Arsenal progress 3–1 on aggregate)**

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What was the first leg result between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal?**

The first leg at the BayArena ended 1-1 — a typical cautious European affair with both teams unwilling to take risks, keeping the aggregate tie perfectly level heading into the return leg at the Emirates. [U7BUY](https://www.u7buy.com/blog/zenless-zone-zero-2-7-banners/)

### **Q2. What has been Arsenal’s Champions League record this season ahead of the second leg?**

 Arsenal completed the league phase with a perfect record of eight victories, scoring 23 goals and conceding just four — the only team not to trail for a single minute — making them the strongest team remaining in the competition.