Our Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Prediction: 0-0
Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. A goalless 0-0 draw looks likely, as both sides have been solid defensively and may cancel each other out.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs CD Alaves
Athletic Bilbao will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Spain La Liga defeat at the hands of CD Alaves on September 13. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 58% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletic Bilbao | 58% | 7 (3) | 1.18 | 64 |
 CD Alaves | 42% | 3 (2) | 0.07 | 28 |
Arsenal's Last Match – Arsenal vs Nottm Forest
Determined to maintain their recent success, Arsenal must win following their 3-0 England Premier League victory against Nottm Forest on September 13. In that match, Arsenal recorded 54% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal | 54% | 11 (5) | 1.61 | 73 |
 Nottm Forest | 46% | 2 (1) | 0.08 | 36 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Arsenal average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Athletic Bilbao 11-19
Arsenal 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Athletic Bilbao to win: @4.2
Draw: @3.4
Arsenal to win: @1.909
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Adama Boiro, Mikel Jauregizar, Mikel Vesga, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro, Inaki Williams
Arsenal (4-3-3) : David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze
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