Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Oct 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club

German Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund host Spanish La Liga club Athletic Club in this Champions League match at Signal Iduna Park, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

BVB Look Set to Land the Spoils

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Dortmund considering they are 1.76 to record a victory over Athletic Club. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

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BVB Looking to Build on Previous Win

Borussia Dortmund triumphed in their last game which was away from home in the Bundesliga. Mainz 05 were beaten 2-0 at MEWA Arena. Niko Kovac's side enjoyed 51% possession and had three shots on target, while Daniel Svensson and Karim Adeyemi each scored one goal.

Athletic Club were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal claimed a 1-0 La Liga victory. The Basque Country team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 58% possession and four shots on goal.

In their last Champions League matches, Dortmund were held to a 4-4 draw away to Juventus, while Athletic hosted Arsenal and suffered a 2-0 defeat.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Dortmund	1	0	1	0	4	4	0	4:4	1
32	Athletic Club	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0:2	0

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9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.8 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Dortmund have had 59.2% possession, 568.4 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Serhou Guirassy leads the way with 10 goals, Karim Adeyemi has 5, with Felix Nmecha and Julian Brandt scoring 3. Leading assistor is Julian Brandt with 6, while goalie Gregor Kobel has recorded 6 clean sheets.

Athletic have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 11.7 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Basque Country outfit average 50.8% possession, 423.6 passes, 5.8 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

Mikel Jauregizar has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Nico Williams and Unai Gomez have clocked up 1 assists, with Unai Simon keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-3): Gregor Kobel (GK), Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier.

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Inigo Lekue, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Unai Gomez, Gorka Guruzeta.

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Dortmund look like a spot of value at 1.76 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Champions League game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Champions League stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Champions League & league stats:

• BVB have won 7 consecutive games at home.
• BVB have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• BVB have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Athletic have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Athletic have lost their last 2 games on the road.

BVB to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dortmund 2 - 0 Athletic

Let’s take a chance on the 8.00 available that Dortmund secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

Each of the past three Athletic away games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the previous two Dortmund matches having the same outcome. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of 1.82.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dortmund

Total

9.00 4.20 4.80

Home

9.60 6.60 3.00

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Athletic

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

8.50 5.30 3.20

Away

10.50 4.60 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Dortmund Corners

Athletic Corners

Most Corners

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Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest BVB Victory

For this Champions League clash, Borussia Dortmund are the 1.82 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 55% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 4.30 about Athletic Club.

You can choose between Dortmund -0.5 at 1.82 or Athletic +0.5 at 1.98 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at 1.76.

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Sehrou Guirassy Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Sehrou Guirassy to find the net first are able to get 3.60. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is 1.96.

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Borussia Dortmund Stats

Athletic Club Stats

Full-Time Result

• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 61.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News

The Dortmund vs Athletic team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Champions League lineups and injury news right here.