Athletic Bilbao will make the trip to Signal Iduna Park for their UEFA Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
View our free Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao predictions below.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Borussia Dortmund are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
- Athletic Bilbao have no wins in their last six games.
- Bilbao's last six matches went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
These are two teams on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. On one hand, Borussia Dortmund won five of their last six games, keeping clean sheets in each victory.
In contrast, Athletic Bilbao suffered five defeats in their last six matches, failing to score in each loss.
Considering Bilbao's recent struggles, we are confident that Borussia Dortmund will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Champions League betting offer of the day
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund are clear favourites
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Borussia Dortmund kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 4-4 draw at Juventus, while Athletic Bilbao suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Arsenal in their opening game.
Ahead of this encounter, Borussia Dortmund are the expected winners at 5/6 (1.83). Teams with these odds generally have a 54.5% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, while Dortmund have opened the scoring in seven consecutive matches, Bilbao have conceded first in six consecutive games.
Keeping in mind that Dortmund also led at half-time in five of their last six fixtures, HT Borussia Dortmund to win has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First competitive encounter
These teams have clashed in two friendlies in the past, and Bilbao emerged victorious on both occasions. This will be their first competitive meeting.
Borussia Dortmund preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Borussia Dortmund will have to do without Emre Can, who misses out due to a groin injury. Julien Duranville, who has a shoulder problem, will also be unavailable, while Aaron Anselmino, with a muscular problem, is doubtful.
Serhou Guirassy, the team's top scorer, was an unused substitute in the win over Mainz last weekend due to concerns over a knock, but the 29-year-old is expected to be in the starting XI for the hosts, who will eye their first win of the league phase on Wednesday.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Beier & Guirassy.
Last five matches
- Mainz 05 0-2 Dortmund
- Wolfsburg 0-1 Dortmund
- Juventus 4-4 Dortmund
- Heidenheim 0-2 Dortmund
- Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin
Athletic Bilbao preview: Plagued by injuries
As for Athletic Bilbao, Unai Eguiluz, Mikel Vesga, Alex Berenguer, and Benat Prados are ruled out of this trip due to injury, while Yeray Alvarez is suspended from football until next April for doping.
Young attacking sensation Nico Williams could still be unavailable for Athletic Club here, with the player out of action since early September because of injury, a loss which has proved disastrous for the Lions, judging by their form.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Areso, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, Gomez & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Club
- Athletic Club 1-1 Girona
- Valencia 2-0 Athletic Club
- Athletic Club 0-2 Arsenal
- Athletic Club 0-1 Alaves
Player to watch: Karim Adeyemi
Karim Adeyemi has been in sensational form, with five goal contributions in his last four appearances across all competitions. The former Red Bull Salzburg midfielder has scored in three consecutive matches and will look to extend that streak on Wednesday night.