Athletic Club vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Sep 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Athletic Club vs Arsenal

Spanish La Liga outfit Athletic Club host Premier League side Arsenal in this Champions League season opener at San Mamés, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Tuesday 16 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get the Best Value By Backing Gunners

Arsenal look like excellent value at -120 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The favourites are capable of securing a win against Athletic Club based on the numbers at our disposal.

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Big Win for Arsenal Last Time Out

Athletic Club were beaten 1-0 at San Mamés in their last game, being turned over at home to Deportivo Alavés in La Liga. Los Leones enjoyed 58% possession and managed three shots on target.

Last season’s Champions League semifinalists Arsenal secured a 3-0 Premier League home win over Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium in their previous game. Mikel Arteta's men enjoyed 54% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Martin Zubimendi scoring twice and Viktor Gyoekeres also finding the net.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Arsenal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
1	Athletic Club	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Athletic have had 47.7% possession, 375.3 passes and 5.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Aitor Paredes is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Nico Williams, Unai Gomez and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Unai Simon managing 6 clean sheets.

Arsenal have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 2.1 goals. The North London side average 57.2% possession, 489.8 passes, 5.8 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Leandro Trossard and Viktor Gyoekeres have top scored with 3, while Martin Zubimendi is next on 2. Martin Oedegaard has been chief assist maker on 4, with David Raya recording 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón (GK), Jesús Areso, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Berenguer Remiro, Maroan Sannadi.

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3): David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli.

Athletic Club vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Athletic Club vs Arsenal betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

We think that Arsenal can claim a Champions League win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of -120 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Champions League team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Athletic Club vs Arsenal Champions League & league stats:

• Arsenal have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Arsenal have won 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Arsenal to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletic 0 - 2 Arsenal

One bet that has caught our eye is Arsenal to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gabriel Martinelli Over 0.5 Shots On Target -112

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) has totalled at least one shot on goal in eight of his past nine matches on the road. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -112 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Gabriel Martinelli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

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Declan Rice to Score +550

Declan Rice (Arsenal) has netted two goals in his past nine games. We’re happy to take the +550 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Declan Rice Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-286

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Corners Prediction

Athletic Over 3.5 Corners -161

Athletic have averaged 6.20 corners in the past five games. We’re going to select the Overs for Athletic Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -161.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Athletic

Total

9.60 5.40 4.20

Home

8.60 5.00 3.60

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Arsenal

Total

8.40 5.20 3.20

Home

9.40 5.60 3.80

Away

9.90 6.30 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Athletic Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+104

Arsenal Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+190

X

+650

2

-172

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Athletic Club vs Arsenal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Arsenal Favourites to Win According to Bookies

The bookmakers have Arsenal at -120 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 55% chance of winning this Champions League clash based on the betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +335 for Athletic Club.

You can choose between Arsenal -0.5 at -120 or Athletic +0.5 at -102 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+335

X

+255

2

-120

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+128

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-106

12

-345

X2

-476

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-294

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-102

2 Hcp -0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-112

Viktor Gyökeres Favourite to Score the First Goal

Viktor Gyökeres is the First Goalscorer favourite at +320 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +138.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

First

+138

Anytime

+320

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

First

+200

Anytime

+440

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

First

+425

Anytime

+1050

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+135

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-103

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-135

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-143

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-143

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-164

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-159

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-182

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-182

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-200

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-222

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-286

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-588

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-556

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-556

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Athletic Club Stats

Arsenal Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Athletic Club vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Athletic vs Arsenal team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Champions League along with up-to-date injury news.