Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Who will Win Champions League Match Today?

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Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen in a decisive round of 16 second leg in the Champions League knockout stage in London.

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 A.M. IST, this match sees the Gunners staging a comeback at the dying minutes from the first leg in Germany.

Arsenal progressed directly to the round of 16 after a flawless league phase campaign and but their dominance hit a dead-end at the BayArena with the scores level at 1-1. However, Bayer Leverkusen, managed by Kasper Hjulmand, are capable of causing upsets and will look to push forward aggressively to overturn the draw.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Team News and Injury Updates

Arsenal: Head coach Mikel Arteta is still missing club captain Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino due to injuries. Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber are doubtful. Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka will lead the attack.

Bayer Leverkusen: Kasper Hjulmand remains without Mark Flekken. Loic Bade and Lucas Vazquez are also sidelined with injury setbacks.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineups

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.

Bayer Leverkusen: Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Poku, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo; Maza, Terrier; Schick.

Arsenal drew the first leg 1-1 with a lot to play for at the Emirates. Bayer Leverkusen's domestic form has been somewhat inconsistent, holding Bayern Munchen to 1-1 draw, while Arsenal is in excellent form, sitting clear at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg at the Emirates Stadium, holding a slight edge after a 1-1 first-leg draw. The Gunners boast strong home form, winning recent matches convincingly while keeping clean sheets. Leverkusen remain dangerous on the counter but struggle away against top sides.