Arsenal scores an average of 2.88 goals per game and concedes 0.5

In the Champions League Round of 16 on March 11, 2026, Bayer and Arsenal will play their first-leg match. The hosts will try to resist the main favorite of the entire tournament.

The Germans, after their “golden double” in 2024, finished second last season, which was the last for Xabi Alonso here. The decision to replace him with ten Hag resulted in a disastrous start. When Julmand arrived in early autumn, he had to fight to regain positions. It is still difficult to say whether they will manage to finish fourth, and Bayern awaits them in the cup semi-final. The English side finished second for the third time in a row, this time not behind Manchester City but behind Liverpool. They managed to lead for a long time, but by the end of winter, they allowed Haaland and company to sharply reduce the gap.

In the Champions League, the club from Leverkusen had two wins and two losses after seven rounds. Therefore, they made it to the playoffs only thanks to a home thrashing in the last match against the crisis-hit Villarreal. In the playoffs, their first opponent was easy—Olympiacos. They won in Greece, 2-0, and then settled for a goalless draw at home.

The London giants set a new tournament record. They started with eight wins, achieving a 100% result in the main round. Their opponents included Atletico, Inter, and even the currently incredibly strong Bayern.

Bayer vs Arsenal: Key Statistics and Trends
Bayer have won two of their last three matches in the Champions League
The club scores an average of 1.50 goals and concedes 1.40 per game
Arsenal have won all eight of their matches
The team scores an average of 2.88 goals per game and concedes 0.5
Bayer vs Arsenal: Probable Starting Lineups
Bayer (probable lineup): Blaswich – Tapsoba, Quansah, Andrich – Grimaldo, Maza, Hofmann, Aleix Garcia, Palacios, Vasquez – Schick

Arsenal (probable lineup): Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber – Rice, Zubimendi, Trossard, Eze, Saka – Gyökeres

Previous Matches: Bayer vs Arsenal
In 2002, the clubs met in the Champions League playoffs. The British side, after a draw in Germany, confidently won 4-1 at home.