Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Prediction & Expert Tips

Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Match Preview

Arsenal arrive in Spain full of confidence after producing a strong start to the season. Their only setback came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, but apart from that, Arteta’s men have looked sharp, scoring freely and keeping control in big fixtures.

Back-to-back home wins against Leeds (5-0) and Nottingham Forest (3-0) underline their attacking depth, even with Bukayo Saka sidelined. The addition of Viktor Gyökeres has given the Gunners a new edge up front, his movement and finishing already showing why Arsenal were keen to bring him in.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, have had a mixed start in La Liga. They did string together wins against Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano, and Betis, but the defeat at home to Alaves showed defensive lapses when put under sustained pressure. More importantly, their trip to London in August ended in a heavy 3-0 defeat in the Emirates Cup, highlighting the gap in quality between the two sides when Arsenal find rhythm.

Playing at San Mamés will bring energy from the home crowd, but their recent record against top European sides has been patchy, with goals conceded in each of their last four continental games.

Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Prediction

Arsenal come into this tie as favorites, and the odds of 1.90 for an away win reflect their superiority. Arteta’s side have won three of their last four competitive matches, all with clean sheets, and even in the defeat to Liverpool they were competitive throughout. Bilbao’s form is decent domestically, but their defense has not been truly tested by elite attacking units. Against Arsenal’s fluid front line, mistakes are likely to be punished.

One key figure to watch is Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has hit the ground running with goals and assists in the Premier League, and with Saka unavailable, much of the attacking burden will fall on him. His physicality and intelligent runs make him an excellent candidate to score anytime (2.20 odds).

For the correct score, 3-1 to Arsenal at 15-odds is a tempting pick. Bilbao are strong enough at home to grab a goal, especially with Williams leading their attack, but Arsenal’s quality in midfield and finishing power should see them through. With 9 goals scored in their last three wins, the Gunners have every chance of producing another convincing European display.

Marco Marin- September 14, 2025

Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Arsenal to win

OK

1.90 Odds

Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime

OK

2.20 Odds

Arsenal 3-1 Full Time Correct Score

OK

15.00 Odds