Arsenal continue their Champions League campaign with a tricky-looking last-16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen.
The Premier League leaders are also the current favourites to win this competition, with talk of a famous ‘Quadruple’ refusing to go away.
Leverkusen will be looking to end that dream, though you feel the Bundesliga side must take a lead to the Emirates next week in order to stand a chance of progressing.
But that sets us up perfectly for tomorrow’s clash at the BayArena, and you can check out our full sports betting preview below.
We have also picked out some tips based on the latest Champions League odds, and remember you have the power to combine multiple selections into a single wager with NetBet’s Bet Builder feature.
Where can I watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal in the UK?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3, with kick-off scheduled for 5:45pm UK time.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Preview
Recent results
Leverkusen beat Olympiacos 2-0 on aggregate in the play-offs to reach this stage, though could only muster a 0-0 draw at home in the second leg.
Domestically, Kasper Hjulmand’s men have won only one of the previous four in the Bundesliga following last weekend’s 3-3 draw at Freiburg. A 1-0 loss at Union Berlin was followed by a 1-1 home draw with Mainz and a 1-0 victory at Hamburg. Not exactly convincing form…
Arsenal are now on a four-match winning run across all competitions following the 2-1 win at Mansfield in the FA Cup fifth round.
After the disappointing 2-2 draw at Wolves, the Gunners beat Tottenham (1-4), Chelsea (2-1) and Brighton (1-0) in the Premier League, cementing their place at the top of the tree.
Head-to-head record
Leverkusen and Arsenal’s only previous two meetings in the Champions League came way back in 2001-02, during the second group stage. A 1-1 draw at the BayArena was followed by a 4-1 victory for the Gunners at Highbury.
Team news
Leverkusen are missing a host of key players in Mark Flekken, Loic Bade, Arthur, Lucas Vazquez, Eliesse Ben Seghir and Nathan Tella. Main striker Patrick Schick is also a huge doubt, so teenager Christian Kofane should retain his spot in the side.
Arsenal fitness doubts Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba all trained on Tuesday ahead of this match and should be available for selection. Martin Odegaard is expected to miss out again, though while Mikel Merino remains a long-term absentee.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are big favourites ahead of kick-off, priced as low as 1.54. A win for Leverkusen is at odds of 5.80, while the draw is 4.10.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Total goals – Under 2.5 @ 1.88
While Leverkusen may have drawn 3-3 on the weekend, the fact remains that each of their previous five games across all competitions saw under 2.5 goals scored. Combine that with Arsenal’s known defensive strength – particularly on the road in Europe – and we could be in for a low-scoring thriller.
Arsenal to win and under 2.5 goals @ 3.47
We expect Arsenal to win a low-scoring thriller at the BayArena, and wagering on that outcome is significantly more profitable than the singular tip above.
Player to score or assist – Kai Havertz @ 2.20
And if Arsenal manage to get on the scoresheet to secure the win, ex-Leverkusen forward Havertz may play a significant role in it. With Odegaard set to be unavailable, this match looks tailor-made for the robust and physical German operator. Havertz scored and assisted in the 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty on Matchday 8, his only appearance in this season’s competition thus far.
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