Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Betting Tips, Correct Score Prediction and Suggested Bet Builders

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Arsenal return to European action with a tricky away trip to San Mames, where Athletic Bilbao have made themselves notoriously tough to beat.

Athletic Bilbao may lack European pedigree, but under Ernesto Valverde, they’ve built a fierce home record that Arsenal cannot afford to underestimate.

The Gunners have been upwardly mobile in Europe under Mikel Arteta, reaching last season’s semi-finals, but they arrive here with injuries stacking up.

Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are all out, while Martin Odegaard and William Saliba remain doubts.

Even so, football betting sites make Arsenal strong favourites at 17/20, with Bilbao out at 10/3 and the draw at 12/5.

Bilbao vs Arenal Match Odds

• Bilbao: 10/3

• Draw: 12/5

• Arsenal: 17/20

Bilbao vs Arsenal: Correct Score Prediction

San Mames is never an easy place to go, and Bilbao will certainly make Arsenal work for everything.

The Basques are an organised side under Valverde and rarely roll over at home — their narrow 1-0 defeat to Alaves last time out was more of an anomaly than a trend.

However, Arsenal look well-equipped to handle these kinds of European away nights.

Even with big names like Saka and Havertz sidelined, Mikel Arteta has depth and balance in his squad, while Viktor Gyokeres offers a focal point that gives the Gunners a different edge up front.

Defensively, they’ve also looked disciplined in Europe, and Declan Rice’s presence in midfield should help them put a stamp on the game.

Bilbao may huff and puff, but without Nico Williams, their cutting edge is dulled. Arsenal’s greater quality should shine through over 90 minutes, and they have the tools to record a professional, efficient victory.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s score prediction for Bilbao vs Arsenal: 2-0 to Arsenal (8/1)

Bilbao vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips

Here are three picks that present good value for Tuesday’s earlier kick-off:

Viktor Gyokeres to Score @ 11/10

Arsenal’s new No.9 has hit the ground running, with three goals in his first four games. He also notably scored when these two sides met in pre-season, where Arsenal were 3-0 victors.

Gyokeres thrives in physical contests and looks tailor-made for nights like this, when Arsenal need a focal point in attack.

With Saka and Havertz absent and Odegaard potentially sidelined, expect the Swede to shoulder the goalscoring responsibility once again.

Under 3.5 Goals @ 2/7

Despite Arsenal’s firepower, Arteta’s side tend to manage Champions League away games with caution. Bilbao, meanwhile, will look to keep things compact, especially with Nico Williams missing.

The Basques rarely get blown away at home, so this has all the makings of a tight, tactical battle where margins matter.

Yuri Berchiche to be Carded @ 12/5

At 35, Berchiche still offers experience and aggression, but he could be in for a torrid night up against Noni Madueke.

The England winger looked electric in Saka’s absence against Nottingham Forest, beating defenders with ease and racking up chances.

Berchiche was booked in the pre-season clash between these sides, and with Madueke in this kind of form for both club and country, history may well repeat itself.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s bet builder tips for Bilbao vs Arsenal: Gyokeres to score, U3.5 Goals, and Berchiche to be carded (10/1)

Bilbao vs Arsenal Team News

Athletic Bilbao come into this one without Nico Williams, who misses out through an adductor injury.

They’re also missing Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz and suspended defender Yeray Alvarez, while Aymeric Laporte has not been included in the Champions League squad.

Inaki Williams is fit to captain the side, with Oihan Sancet expected to start in support.

Arsenal, meanwhile, remain without Saka, Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, while doubts linger over Odegaard and Saliba.

Arteta rotated his side comfortably in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, but with Manchester City on the horizon, the Gunners could again use their squad depth, handing starts to Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Bilbao vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Athletic Bilbao: Simon; Areso, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Vesga, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Sannadi

Arsenal: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli