Arsenal - Bayer Leverkusen: betting tip (cf 2.60) and bets on the Champions League match

Current form

Arsenal was second to none at the league stage, won all eight matches played and deservedly finished in first place. The Londoners played well defensively then, conceded only four goals, and two of them were in the final round from Kairat, when there was no special motivation. Plus, the Gunners had 23 goals scored, the best score of any team.

In the 1/8 finals, in the first meeting in Leverkusen, Mikel Arteta's team did not impress with their game. In fact, in addition to scoring a penalty, we can also recall a shot at the crossbar performed by Gabriel Martinelli. Nevertheless, even with not the brightest game, the Gunners achieved a positive result for themselves – a 1-1 draw.

In the Premier League, Arsenal had a four-match winning streak and, taking into account the misfires, Manchester City created a comfortable nine-point lead over the citizens, who still have a game left. In the last round, the Gunners again did not show a bright game against Everton, but they won 2-0. It should be noted that the win against the toffees was the sixth in a row in their field, taking into account all tournaments. During the entire season at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta's team scored 19 wins in 23 matches played.

Disqualifications and injuries

Arsenal has Merino on the injured list. The entry of Timber, Edegaard and Trossard into the field is questionable.

Interesting betting trends

• In three of the last five matches Arsenal have drawn in the first half.
• The Gunners have won 9 of their last 11 games in the Champions League.
• In seven of the previous nine matches, Arsenal players fouled less often than their opponents.

Approximate line–up: Raya – Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Inkapier – Subimendi, Rice – Saka, Eze, Martinelli - Diekeres.

Current form

At the general stage of the Champions League, Bayer justified the status of one of the contenders for a place in the top 24, finishing in 16th place with 12 points in the asset. In the 1/16 finals, Leverkusen played Olympiacos, created a two-goal lead away, and won 2-0. At home, Kasper Uhlmann's team confidently held the advantage, and a goalless draw was recorded.

In the 1/8 finals home game against Arsenal, Leverkusen opened the scoring at the beginning of the second half and were close to winning, but conceded the return goal in the 89th minute from the penalty spot. Interestingly, the pharmacists scored from the corner, and this is a formidable weapon of the Arsenal itself. In general, Bayer played cautiously and did not take unnecessary risks.

Immediately after the battle with Arsenal, Kasper Uhlmann's team had a match against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. They managed to score one point here, and they led 1-0, the Munich team remained ten, but they were able to snatch a draw, and from the 84th minute they played the match without two players. According to the game, taking into account the created chances, Bayer could easily win. In the table, pharmacists are in sixth place and five points behind the top 4.

Disqualifications and injuries

Flekken, Bade, Artur, Vazquez and Ben-Seguir will not play due to injuries, Therriet and Garcia are questionable.

Interesting betting trends

• In six of the last seven matches, Bayer has not lost by offside
• Bayer has scored goals in five of the previous seven away matches in the Champions League.
• On the road, the pharmacists in the Champions League failed to win in 9 of the last 13 matches.

Approximate composition: Blasvich – Andrikh, Kuansa, Tapsoba – Poku, Palacios, Fernandez, Grimaldo–Tillman, Maza – Chic.