Our Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 0-0
Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao in the Emirates Cup is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. We foresee a low-action contest ending in a 0-0 draw, with both defenses standing firm throughout the match.
Our prediction is supported by key Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Arsenal's Last Match – Arsenal vs Villarreal
Arsenal will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Emirates Cup victory over Athletic Bilbao on August 9. In that match, Arsenal had 58% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 57% | 0 (8) | 1.77 | 101 |
Villarreal | 43% | 0 (5) | 0.98 | 12 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Emirates Cup loss against Arsenal on August 9. In that match, Athletic Bilbao controlled 42% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Liverpool | 66% | 0 (10) | 4.2 | 51 |
Athletic Bilbao | 34% | 0 (4) | 0.92 | 35 |
Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Arsenal | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Arsenal are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.