Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

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·17 March 2026

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Gunners have eyes on last eight as they look to make home advantage count

Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen looking to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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The Gunners earned a late draw in the first leg at the BayArena last week to take back to the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz haunting his former club from the penalty spot.

Arsenal had been dealt a taste of their own medicine in Germany as Robert Andrich struck Leverkusen’s opener from a corner.

The goal prompted Kasper Hjulmand, the Leverkusen manager, to converse with the Gunners’ set-piece coach Nicolas Jover following the header.

Now, Mikel Arteta’s side are out to book their place in the last eight, buoyed by the extension of their lead at the top of the Premier League over the weekend.

Manchester City’s draw at West Ham followed their 2-0 win over Everton, meaning they moved nine points clear at the summit.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium, in north London.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting from 7pm ahead of an 8pm kick off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen team news

The Gunners will be without Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard for this fixture, after the pair were not spotted in training on Monday.

Timber hobbled off against Everton on Saturday, and an ankle issue will keep him out of the second leg here.

Odegaard, the captain, continues to be troubled by a knee injury, despite returning momentarily during the north London derby.

Leandro Trossard was back in training on Monday after picking up a knock against Mansfield in the FA Cup, and then pulling out of the travelling party for the first leg at the last minute.

Mikel Merino is a long-term absentee with a stress fracture in his foot.

Leverkusen, meanwhile, Martin Terrier was forced off just two minutes into the second half against Bayern Munich at the weekend, after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Nicolas Jackson, which saw the Chelsea loanee sent off.

Elsewhere, Lucas Vazquez, Loic Bade, Mark Flekken and Arthur are all ruled out.

Ruled out: Martin Odegaard

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Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction

Leverkusen had their chance to take a lead to north London, but they had it snatched from them at the death last week with a stoppage-time penalty.

Die Werkself will have their work cut out to overcome the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, especially after the 2-0 win over Everton, which will have the Premier League leaders in good spirits.

Arsenal to win, 3-0.