Signal Iduna Park prepares for a vibrant Europa League clash as Borussia Dortmund welcomes the in-form Athletic Bilbao. Dortmund’s formidable home advantage, known as the “Yellow Wall,” will be tested by an Athletic side riding high in La Liga. This promises to be a fascinating match preview for tactical enthusiasts and bettors alike.
Our Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao betting preview provides a comprehensive breakdown for this European fixture. This detailed Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao match preview examines all key factors, serving as your essential Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao preview.
Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao Match Preview/Betting Preview
This is a classic clash of styles. Dortmund’s high-tempo, vertical attacking play under Edin Terzic will face a disciplined and physically intense Athletic Bilbao side engineered by Ernesto Valverde. The midfield battle, particularly, will be fiercely contested.
Team Recent Form
Borussia Dortmund: WLWDW
Athletic Bilbao: DWWWW
Key Stats
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches across all competitions (W8, D2).
- Athletic Bilbao have lost just one of their last 18 competitive matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Dortmund’s last five European home games.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 2-1 win for Borussia Dortmund. The overwhelming home advantage at Signal Iduna Park should be the decisive factor, with Dortmund’s attacking quality likely to shine through. However, Athletic Bilbao’s impressive form and organization mean they are more than capable of scoring, leading to a narrow victory for the German side.
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Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao H2H
- The teams have met only twice in European history, in the 2010/11 Europa League group stage.
- Borussia Dortmund won both previous encounters (2-0 away, 3-1 at home).
- Both previous matches featured Over 2.5 goals.
- Dortmund have scored at least two goals in both historic meetings.
Pre Game Odds
- Borussia Dortmund to Win: 1.85
- Draw: 3.60
- Athletic Bilbao to Win: 4.00
Team News Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund will be without key defender Ramy Bensebaini, who is at the AFCON, and long-term absentee Julien Duranville. However, the attacking trio of Donyell Malen, Niclas Füllkrug, and Karim Adeyemi are all fit and available, providing a major boost.
Team News Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao have a significant absentee in first-choice goalkeeper Unai Simón, who is a major doubt due to illness. If he misses out, backup Julen Agirrezabala will step in. Otherwise, manager Ernesto Valverde has a full-strength squad to choose from, including the in-form Williams brothers.
Predicted Line-ups
Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel; Ryerson, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer, Brandt; Malen, Füllkrug, Adeyemi.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Prados, Vesga; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta.
Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Borussia Dortmund Win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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