Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao Match Prediction & Analysis

Heading into the 2nd week of Champions League action, two sides looking to build on strong performances will go up against each other. As Dortmund came off a 4-4 draw in which their offense looked very strong, Athletic Club played top-notch Arsenal very tough. This match will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, at 12:30 A.M. IST in Signal Iduna Park of Dortmund, Germany. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Borussia Dortmund Preview

Seeing that Dortmund came off one of the most intense matches they have played in years, it will be similar during this 2nd game. A group that is led by Serhou Guissary, 13 goals in the last Champions League, he already has an assist in this one and put 3 shots on net under pressure. 

Having Karim Adeyemi, one goal plus assist, being another key threat, his ability to get the ball ahead and create chances really goes well with Maximilian Beier. At midfield, Marcel Sabitzer has been the key part of that group with 10 progressive passes and also having an assist of his own. 

Knowing that he remains the most veteran piece on this unit, it will help Felix Nmecha learn from one of the top ball controllers the Bundesliga has seen. Knowing that Sabitzer is a key two-way piece, he has also created 5 tackles and a few interceptions, which have turned out to be massive. 

On the back-end, Waldemar Anton, 4 clearances, and the ultra-athletic Julian Ryerson should lead their charge. With Ramy Bensebaini, 4 tackles plus an interception, becoming a key factor too, it will help goalie Gregor Kobel dominate. 

Dortmund Probable Starting Lineup - Gregor Kobel(GK), Julian Ryerson(D), Waldemar Anton(D), Ramy Bensebaini(D), Yan Bueno Couto(D), Marcel Sabitzer(MD), Felix Nmecha(MD), Daniel Sevensson(MD), Karim Adeyemi(MD), Serhou Guissary(FW), Maximilian Beier(FW)

Athletic Bilbao Preview

For Athletic Club, the story of their side is about playing very competitively and slowly trying to become a top-notch unit. After a hard-fought 2-0 defeat, they will rely on Inaki Williams to be their key passer and scorer, as he continued proving it last match. 

With a few shots on goal, his brother named Nico Williams, hasn’t played yet but will be strong when he comes back. Looking in the middle, Mikel Jaureguizar, 4 progression passes, was very strong in helping build attacks, and also really showcased how it is almost impossible to tackle him and make him lose the ball. 

With Oihan Sancet, 4 scoring chances, being a key piece that keeps making noise in this lineup, he was the same player who scored over 20 goals in club play last year. 

With Leandro Paredes, 7 clearances, and Oscar De Marcos leading that defensive unit, it should help goalie Unai Simon be great once again. 

Athletic Probable Starting Lineup - Unai Simon(GK), Oscar De Marcos(D), Leandro Parades(D), Yuri Berchiche(D), Oihan Sancet(D), Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta(MD), Mikel Jaureguizar(MD), Inaki Williams(FW), Nico Williams(FW), Gorka Guruzeta(FW)

BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs ATHLETIC BILBAO
Winning Prediction

Adding it all up, this will be a very competitive game as both sides are evenly matched and there is an answer for Nico Williams on Bourissa's defense, while the same thing with Guirassy. Knowing this and the advantage Dortmund have from past tournaments, they should win by a score of 2-1.

Borussia Dortmund to Win (2-1)

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