Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain | Champions League Preview & Betting Tips | 10 Dec 2025
Athletic Bilbao are battling to stay in the top-eight hunt and will fancy their chances at home, while PSG need a win to keep pace at the sharp end after a strong start. This promises to be a proper European night – San Mamés will be absolutely bouncing with the famous atmosphere, and PSG fans will add their colour.
Bilbao play an intense, high-energy game, pressing hard and building quickly. PSG dominate possession and look to control tempo – home side could disrupt that rhythm.
PSG boss possession at 70% with nearly 18 shots per game, creating high xG around 2.13 while restricting opponents to 0.95. Bilbao lower on the ball at 48% but defend solidly, allowing 1.17 xGA.
Bilbao mixed lately with wins and losses, low scoring but keeping clean sheets at home.
PSG flying with big wins, scoring freely and tight defensively.
Bilbao at home: tough to break down, recent clean sheets and low concessions.
PSG away: strong, scoring well but occasional slips.
Goals Against (per game)
PSG create significantly more quality chances while being tighter at the back – Bilbao struggle to generate xG.
These two have met twice before in the 2011/12 Europa League group stage: PSG won 4-2 in Paris, while Bilbao took 2-0 at San Mamés.
PSG’s superior chance creation and defensive solidity should overcome Bilbao’s home resilience. Visitors to edge a competitive game.
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Main pick: PSG win – better quality and form in Europe.
Value angle: Over 2.5 goals – PSG scoring heavily.
Double chance: PSG or draw – unlikely to lose.
Over/under 2.5 goals: Over – PSG games high-scoring.
Half-time/full-time: Draw/PSG – Bilbao start strong.
Over/under 9.5 corners: Over – PSG shot volume.
Yellow cards prediction: Around 4 – leaning under 4.5 cards.
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Who will win Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain?
Paris Saint-Germain – superior quality and form.
What is the KickTheBookies prediction?
Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain.
What time does Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain kick off in the UK?
5:45 pm GMT, Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Where is Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain being played?
San Mamés, Bilbao.
What are the recent head-to-head results?
One win each from 2011/12 Europa League meetings.
Who has the better recent form?
PSG – higher points and scoring rate.
How many goals does PSG score per game on average?
PSG average 2.13 goals scored per game.
How many clean sheets has Athletic Bilbao kept?
Athletic Bilbao have kept a clean sheet in 27% of games.
Will both teams score (BTTS)?
Model gives 45% chance – PSG likely to keep clean sheet.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
Over – PSG high-scoring.