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Our Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Prediction Sees Gunners Reign Supreme in Spain

Arsenal get their UEFA Champions League campaign up and running with a trip to Spain in midweek to face Athletic Bilbao. The Gunners are among the tournament favourites, but can the Premier League giants start with three points on the road?

Champions League Betting Picks

Arsenal Win & Over 2.5 Goals – 3.10

Arsenal Win & BTTS – 4.10

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Arsenal to Get Off to Winning Start

Ernesto Valverde has done a great job at the Estadio San Mames since taking over in 2022. The Lions finished fourth in La Liga last term, collecting 70 points from 38 league fixtures.

Bilbao started this season like a house on fire, sealing successive victories over Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Betis. However, they were brought back down to earth with a bump on Saturday, losing 1-0 at home to Alaves. Next up in La Liga is a trip to Valencia this weekend.

Arsenal have also won three and lost one of their opening four league fixtures. Before the international break, Arteta’s men were narrowly beaten by title rivals Liverpool. The Gunners responded in the best possible way last weekend, easing to a 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal start the Champions League as the fourth favourites to lift the trophy, with the Londoners available at 8.00 before a ball has been kicked. Can they kick off their European season with a win on the road on Tuesday?

Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Betting Odds

San Mames is a tough place to visit, and the home supporters will be expecting a strong performance from their team. However, they are the big underdogs in this one at 4.30.

There are no easy games in European football, and this has the potential to be a tricky test for Arsenal. Still, the visitors will fancy their chances, and the away win is priced at 1.88.

Athletic Bilbao Win – 4.30

Draw – 3.45

Arsenal Win – 1.88

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Bilbao made a strong start to their season, but last weekend’s home reverse to Alaves was a setback. Valverde’s troops would love to hit back at the first time of asking.

The pair have identical records in their leagues in terms of points, with Arsenal also taking nine from a possible 12. Last weekend’s excellent 3-0 win over Forest was just what the doctor ordered after the Liverpool disappointment.

Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal Betting Tips & Predictions

The first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs promises to be a cracker. Bilbao will play their part on home turf, but Arsenal should edge it. Back the away win and over 2.5 goals at 3.10.

We can see the home team getting on the scoresheet in this one, so take a punt on the Arsenal win and both teams to score at 4.10.