Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Stats: The Numbers Tell the Story
Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Stats: Head-to-Head, Results and Full Match Statistics
Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen stats became a major talking point during the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League after the two clubs were drawn together in the Round of 16. Arsenal eventually progressed to the quarter-finals after winning the tie 3-1 on aggregate, following a 1-1 draw in Germany and a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
The two sides have now met four times in competitive European competition. Arsenal remain unbeaten against Bayer Leverkusen, with two wins and two draws. UEFA’s official head-to-head record confirms that Leverkusen have never defeated Arsenal in their competitive meetings.
Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Head-to-Head Stats
| Head-to-Head Stat | Arsenal | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive meetings | 4 | 4 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Losses | 0 | 2 |
| Latest competitive meeting | 2-0 Win | 0-2 Loss |
| 2026 UCL aggregate | 3 | 1 |
The first competitive meetings between Arsenal and Leverkusen came in the 2001/02 Champions League. Their match in Germany ended 1-1, while Arsenal won 4-1 in London. The clubs then met again in the 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16, with Arsenal recording another win and draw.
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen 2026 Champions League Results
The 2026 Champions League tie consisted of two matches.
First Leg: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal
Date: March 11, 2026
Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
Competition: UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Bayer Leverkusen took the lead shortly after half-time through Robert Andrich, but Arsenal equalised late in the match when Kai Havertz converted a penalty in the 89th minute.
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First-Leg Match Stats
| Statistic | Bayer Leverkusen | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Total shots | 10 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Total passes | 442 | 522 |
| Passing accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Total attacks | 71 | 111 |
| Dangerous attacks | 30 | 62 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| xG | 0.88 | 1.47 |
The first-leg numbers show that Arsenal had more possession and considerably more attacking activity despite having fewer total shots. Arsenal recorded 111 total attacks and 62 dangerous attacks compared with Leverkusen’s 71 and 30 respectively. The xG figure also favoured Arsenal, 1.47 to 0.88.
Second Leg: Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Date: March 17, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Competition: UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Arsenal produced a much stronger performance in the second leg and won 2-0. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Declan Rice doubled Arsenal’s advantage in the 63rd minute. Arsenal therefore won the tie 3-1 on aggregate.
Second-Leg Match Stats
| Statistic | Arsenal | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 2 |
| Total passes | 383 | 535 |
| Passing accuracy | 83% | 88% |
| Total attacks | 78 | 99 |
| Dangerous attacks | 47 | 72 |
| Corners | 10 | 8 |
| Fouls | 4 | 8 |
| xG | 1.90 | 0.66 |
Interestingly, Bayer Leverkusen had more possession in the second leg, with 58%, but Arsenal were far more dangerous in front of goal. The Gunners registered 21 shots and 12 shots on target, compared with nine shots and only two on target from Leverkusen.
Arsenal also produced an xG of 1.90 compared with Leverkusen’s 0.66, highlighting the difference in chance quality.
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Two-Leg Comparison
Looking at both matches together provides an interesting picture.
| Statistic | Arsenal | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate goals | 3 | 1 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Total shots | 27 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 5 |
| Corners | 13 | 10 |
| Total xG* | 3.37 | 1.54 |
| First-leg possession | 55% | 45% |
| Second-leg possession | 42% | 58% |
*Combined xG using the match-level xG figures from xGscore.
Across the two matches, Arsenal produced more shots and shots on target and generated considerably higher expected goals. Leverkusen’s possession was higher in the second leg, but Arsenal’s finishing and chance creation ultimately decided the tie.
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Who Scored for Arsenal?
Arsenal’s three goals across the two legs were scored by three different players:
- Kai Havertz — penalty, 89th minute, first leg
- Eberechi Eze — 36th minute, second leg
- Declan Rice — 63rd minute, second leg
Robert Andrich scored Leverkusen’s only goal across the two matches, giving his side the lead in the first leg before Arsenal equalised late.
Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Stats: 2026 Tie in Numbers
The key statistics from the Champions League Round of 16 can be summarised as follows:
Arsenal: 3 goals
Bayer Leverkusen: 1 goal
Aggregate result: Arsenal won 3-1
First leg: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal
Second leg: Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Total shots: Arsenal 27, Leverkusen 19
Shots on target: Arsenal 14, Leverkusen 5
Corners: Arsenal 13, Leverkusen 10
Combined xG: Arsenal 3.37, Leverkusen 1.54
Historical Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Meetings
Before the 2026 Champions League tie, Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen had already met twice competitively.
In February 2002, the first match in Germany ended 1-1. Arsenal then produced a convincing 4-1 victory in London later that month.
The 2024 pre-season meeting should be treated separately from the competitive head-to-head record. Arsenal won that friendly 4-1 at the Emirates, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz scoring for the Gunners, while Adam Hložek scored for Leverkusen.
Competitive Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2002 | Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal | 1-1 | Champions League |
| Feb 27, 2002 | Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen | 4-1 | Champions League |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal | 1-1 | Champions League |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen | 2-0 | Champions League |
That leaves Arsenal with two wins and two draws from four competitive meetings, while Leverkusen have yet to record a victory against the Gunners.
Why Arsenal Won the 2026 Champions League Tie
The first leg was closely contested on the scoreboard, but Arsenal’s underlying numbers were encouraging. They had 55% possession, more attacks, more dangerous attacks and a higher xG.
The second leg was different. Leverkusen controlled more of the ball and completed more passes, but Arsenal created far more shots and shots on target. The Gunners’ 12 shots on target compared with Leverkusen’s two was one of the clearest statistical differences between the teams.
Arsenal also converted their opportunities at important moments. Eze broke the deadlock in the first half, while Rice added the second goal in the 63rd minute. The 2-0 result gave Arsenal a 3-1 aggregate victory and secured their progression to the quarter-finals.
Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Stats — Final Verdict
The overall statistics underline Arsenal’s superiority across the 2026 Champions League tie. Although Bayer Leverkusen had more possession in the second leg and completed more passes, Arsenal generated the better opportunities and were considerably more accurate with their shots.
The final aggregate score of Arsenal 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen accurately reflects the outcome of the two-leg contest. Arsenal remain unbeaten against Leverkusen in competitive European football, with two wins and two draws from four meetings.
For fans searching for Arsenal F.C. vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen stats, the most important numbers are the 3-1 aggregate score, Arsenal’s 27-19 advantage in total shots across the 2026 tie, the 14-5 advantage in shots on target, and the combined xG advantage of 3.37 to 1.54.
Quick Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Stats
- Head-to-head: 4 competitive matches
- Arsenal wins: 2
- Bayer Leverkusen wins: 0
- Draws: 2
- 2026 aggregate: Arsenal 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- First leg: 1-1
- Second leg: Arsenal 2-0
- 2026 total shots: Arsenal 27, Leverkusen 19
- 2026 shots on target: Arsenal 14, Leverkusen 5
- 2026 corners: Arsenal 13, Leverkusen 10
- 2026 combined xG: Arsenal 3.37, Leverkusen 1.54
- Arsenal scorers in 2026 tie: Havertz, Eze and Rice
- Leverkusen scorer: Robert Andrich
