Borussia Dortmund
- Borussia Dortmund have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, winning their last 2 consecutively. Our Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao betting tips highlight the importance of their recent unbeaten streak.
- Niko Kovac took over as head coach in February of this year and has brought a pragmatic and structured identity to the club, with Dortmund able to switch between a 3-4-2-1 or a 3-5-2 formation to suit the game, using their wide wing-backs to keep the ball wide and two mobile attackers to create overloading opportunities in the half-spaces.
Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao have lost 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 in all competitions, losing 2 of their last 2 away games. This Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao prediction suggests Bilbao's recent struggles could continue.
- Valverde has been in charge of Athletic since July 2022 and has continued to favour a compact mid-block and counter-attacking style.
Key Players
- Felix Nmecha
- Felix Nmecha has been Dortmund’s most effective player in the Champions League this season, scoring 1 goal in 1 match, and can provide a vital spark from midfield to this Dortmund attack.
- Karim Adeyemi
- Karim Adeyemi has found his form, scoring 3 of Dortmund’s last 9 goals in 4 matches, and can be a major threat to this visiting defence.
Betting Insights
- The 1.85 favourites have been given the edge in this match, while Athletic Bilbao are 4.0 to win, with a draw priced at 3.75. The Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao betting tips point towards good value on a Dortmund win, given their current form.
- Both teams to score is 1.73 for this Champions League 2025/2026 clash and it should be a good game, with the potential for a Dortmund win and both sides scoring.
Prediction
- This should be an intriguing tactical battle and Dortmund’s vertical overloads and width from the wing-backs against Athletic’s high press and fast counter-attacks should make for some fascinating transitions.
- However, it is Dortmund who have superior form, home advantage and are the clear favourites for this game, so the odds for a home win look a little short.
