Our Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 0-0
Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 1, 2025. We foresee a low-action contest ending in a 0-0 draw, with both defenses standing firm throughout the match.
This Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Borussia Dortmund's Last Match – Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund
Determined to maintain their recent success, Borussia Dortmund must win following their 2-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory against Mainz on September 27. In that match, Borussia Dortmund recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mainz | 50% | 6 (2) | 0.3 | 48 |
 Borussia Dortmund | 50% | 6 (4) | 1.46 | 37 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Spain La Liga defeat against Villarreal on September 27. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 58% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villarreal | 42% | 12 (5) | 1.06 | 42 |
 Athletic Bilbao | 58% | 6 (4) | 1.45 | 67 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Borussia Dortmund are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 0.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Borussia Dortmund 28-12
Athletic Bilbao 7-14
What are the odds for this match?
Borussia Dortmund to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.7
Athletic Bilbao to win: @4.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1) : Gregor Kobel, Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson, Karim Adeyemi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Serhou Guirassy
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Inigo Lekue, Mikel Jauregizar, Alejandro Rego Mora, Inaki Williams, Robert Navarro, Unai Gomez, Maroan Sannadi