Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction, odds & betting tips – 07/08/2024

Arsenal take on German champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium in a summer friendly fixture on Wednesday, 7 August. View our betting tips for the match below.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Goals a real possibility in London

Key Stats

• Each of Arsenal’s last two friendly games featured at least three goals.
• Over 2.5 goals also landed in each of Bayer Leverkusen’s last two friendly games. Die Werkself notched twice on each occasion.
• Former Leverkusen star Kai Havertz scored in Arsenal’s last friendly against Liverpool.
• Each of Arsenal’s last three friendly fixtures featured goals at both ends.

Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal have yet to keep a clean sheet this summer and they conceded twice in their last friendly test against Liverpool. Xabi Alonso’s attack-minded Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Lends last time out and they could trade blows in similar style against the Gunners.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal will kick off as favourites

• HOME: TBC
• DRAW: TBC
• AWAY: TBC

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Arsenal have faced stiff opposition in the form of Manchester United and Liverpool in their last two friendlies, winning one test and losing the other. Leverkusen are unbeaten in pre-season, though they have yet to face a side of the Gunners’ calibre, so expect the Germans to be named as underdogs when the markets are released. For more of our latest tips, take a look at our football predictions page.

Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in over 20 years

Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen haven’t met since 2002. The teams were paired in a Champions League group together back then and the Gunners had the better of it, claiming four points from two encounters with the Germans.

Arsenal preview: Strong line-up expected

With the new Premier League campaign on the horizon, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will want to give more game time to his star players, so expect a strong Gunners XI against Bayer Leverkusen.

Predicted lineup: Hein (GK), White, Kiwior, Magalhaes, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Partey, Havertz, Nelson, Martinelli, Jesus

TEST Fixtures 06/09/24

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Man Utd

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Arsenal

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TEST Fixtures 05/09/24

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Man City

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Arsenal

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England Premier League 31/08/24

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Brighton

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Arsenal

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England Premier League 24/08/24

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Aston Villa

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Arsenal

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England Premier League 17/08/24

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Wolverhampton

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Arsenal

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Bayer Leverkusen preview: Big guns in tow for Bayer

Xabi Alonso rolled out his big guns in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw at French outfit Lens last time out, so he is likely to field a similarly strong side against Arsenal in London. Former Gunner Granit Xhaka could return to his old stomping ground in midfield.

Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Kossounou, Andrich, Tapsoba, Tella, Xhaka, Garcia, Belocian, Aldi, Terrier, Boniface

Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24

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RB Leipzig

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Bayer Leverkusen

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Germany DFB Pokal 28/08/24

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Carl Zeiss Jena

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Bayer Leverkusen

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Germany Bundesliga I 23/08/24

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Borussia M'gladbach

2

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Super Cup 17/08/24

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VfB Stuttgart

2 (3)

Bayer Leverkusen

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Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

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Real Betis

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Bayer Leverkusen

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Player to watch – Kai Havertz

It took him some time, but Kai Havertz eventually won the affection of Arsenal fans during his maiden campaign with the Gunners last season and the German international should be a key performer for the Londoners again this week against his former club, Bayer Leverkusen.

Havertz will be keen to impress

The versatile Kai Havertz came through the youth ranks and spent four seasons in the Bayer Leverkusen first team before he signed for Chelsea in 2020. Now performing in the red of Arsenal, the 25-year-old will be determined to showcase his talents against his former employers on Wednesday.