Arsenal vs Bilbao Prediction, 11:00 p.m. August 9: Gunners explode

TPO - Football review Arsenal vs Bilbao, Emirates Cup - information on the force, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. After two defeats against Tottenham and Villarreal, the "Gunners" really need a victory to regain their spirit and prepare best for the new season. Meanwhile, Bilbao is also eager to break the disappointing losing streak. Therefore, the confrontation between the two sides will be extremely attractive and tense.

Báo Tiền Phong•09/08/2025

Arsenal are aiming for a fourth consecutive Emirates Cup title.

Pre-match comments Arsenal vs Bilbao

Arsenal just had a disappointing match against Villarreal, coach Arteta's team suffered a 2-3 defeat at home at Emirates Stadium. The "Gunners" unexpectedly lost to an opponent who had not won any of their 6 consecutive friendly matches. The lack of solidity in the defense made the London team pay dearly with 3 goals conceded. The pressure is weighing on coach Arteta and his team as they have shown a disappointing performance in the last 4 friendly matches. The player who received the most expectations in the summer transfer window, Viktor Gyökeres, has not left much of an impression.

Before entering the confrontation with Man United in the first round of the Premier League, Arsenal will have another test at the Emirates Cup. That is the confrontation with Bilbao, this is a good opportunity for the "Gunners" to find the joy of victory, towards a smooth new season.

Bilbao is not a formidable opponent for the Emirates Stadium team because they are having disastrous matches this summer. The Spanish team lost 5 consecutive friendly matches against Liverpool, Racing Santander, PSV Eindhoven and Alaves. Including 2 consecutive defeats in just 1 day against Liverpool. Emirates Cup is a tournament where Arsenal always plays very well, the London team is the champion for 3 consecutive years. Therefore, Bilbao's chance of creating a surprise is not high.

Coach Arteta will likely arrange the best lineup to help the "Gunners" easily win. Expensive new signing Viktor Gyökeres and central midfielder Martin Zubimendi are certainly the names that receive the most attention on Arsenal's side in the match against Bilbao.

Form, head-to-head history Arsenal vs Bilbao

In 6 friendly matches this summer, Bilbao lost 5 and only had 1 win against the "Weak" team Ponferradina.

On the other side of the front line, the home team Arsenal had 2 wins against AC Milan and Newcastle. Tottenham and Villarreal were the 2 names that defeated the "Gunners".

The last time Arsenal and Bilbao faced each other was nearly 13 years ago. That time, the two teams drew 0-0.

Arsenal vs Bilbao squad information

Arsenal are without Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber due to injury.

Bilbao have the best force. Star Nico Williams is ready to play.

Expected lineup Arsenal vs Bilbao

Arsenal: Kepa; Ben White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Rice, Odegaard; Havertz; Martinelli, Saka.

Bilbao: Simon; Ares, Lekue, Vivian, Boiro; Jauregizar, Vesga; Inaki Williams, Gomez, Nico Williams; Guruzeta.

Score prediction Arsenal 2-1 Bilbao