Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal Tips: Three bets for Tuesday's Matchday 1 clash in Spain

Opta bets for Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal

The Champions League returns on Tuesday and first up in the early kick-off is Arsenal's trip to Athletic Bilbao, so we've put together three recommended bets based on the Opta stats...

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Athletic Bilbao v Arenal Bet #1 - Viktor has a fine UCL scoring record

The Opta Stat:

"Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has six goals in his eight previous appearances in the UEFA Champions League for Sporting CP, attempting 2+ shots in five of those appearances."


Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal Bet #2 - Alex loves to get his shots away

The Opta Stat:

"Athletic Club's Alex Berenguer has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last five games in major European competitions."


Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal Bet #3 - If he plays he'll be fouled

The Opta Stat:

"Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelley averages 2.9 fouls won per 90 in the UEFA Champions League, winning five in two of his last three appearances."


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