Arsenal vs Athletic Club Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Emirates Cup 2025 final

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.

Arsenal are ready to host Athletic Club Bilbao for the Emirates Cup final game. The interesting fixture between them will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal are coming in after losing their previous game at the hands of the LaLiga side Villarreal. It was a lacklustre effort by the Gunners. They are still experimenting with their newly added players.

The visitors are on a losing streak at the moment. They previously faced Liverpool for two matches in a single day, and Athletic Club lost both fixtures. The LaLiga side will now have to step up, as the upcoming game against the Gunners will not be an easy one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Saturday, August 9
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Arsenal: W-W-L-L

Athletic Club: L-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyokeres has not come up with top-notch performances in his last two games for his new club. He will now be looking to step up as the Gunners have signed him for a specific reason, and that is to dominate in the final third. It will be interesting to see his performance in the upcoming game.

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Nico Williams will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Athletic Bilbao. The Spaniard underperformed in his last game against the Premier League winners. But as the new season is about to begin in the coming days, Nico Williams will be looking to come back to form.

Match Facts

• Athletic Club are on a five-match losing streak.
• Arsenal have both of their last two games.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Arsenal vs Athletic Club: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win
• Viktor Gyokeres to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus are injured. Hence, keeping them out of action for the hosts.

Athletic Club are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Arsenal won: 0

Athletic Club won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Norgaard, Merino; Saka, Gyokeres, Madueke

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simón (GK); Areso, Vivian, Berchiche, Boiro; De Galarreta, Jauregizar; Inaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Sannadi

Match Prediction

Both clubs have quality players in the squad, but the Gunners have better squad depth and will be the favourites coming into the game. They are likely to secure a win against Athletic Club in their upcoming pre-season game.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Athletic Club

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the world will be able to watch the live stream of the pre-season game on the Arsenal app and website.

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