Betting tips for Tottenham vs Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal

Tottenham to win – in good form 

Arsenal to win – won the previous head-to-head and are in fine form 

Mohammed Kudus to score or assist – Likely to start and has assisted twice this season

Viktor Gyokeres to score or assist – will start and hope to continue his scoring form 

The UEFA Champions League returns this week, as Europe’s top teams do battle over the course of the 2025/26 season. 

With the best of the best in attendance throughout the competition, the stage is set for another year of drama and history to be written. 

By way of UEFA’s new competition format – introduced last season – England were granted an extra qualification place off the back of their representative’s performances in last year’s UEFA competitions. 

The main beneficiaries, Newcastle United, kick off their campaign on Thursday, after they finished fifth in last season’s English Premier League. 

Before that, Tuesday night will see North-London’s finest in action against two Spanish teams; last season’s semi-finalists Arsenal travel to Athletic Bilbao, before UEFA Europa League champions Tottenham host Villarreal.

What are the best bets for Tottenham vs Villarreal? 

Tottenham to win 

It is manager Thomas Franks’ UEFA Champions league debut and the hosts will be keen to continue their momentum following a 3-0 win over West Ham, in their latest match. 

They have won three of their four English Premier League matches this campaign – including away at Manchester City – and will take on a Villarreal side who are winless in their last two La Liga games. 

Mohammed Kudus to score or assist

Since signing from London rivals West Ham, the Ghana winger has assisted twice in four English Premier League matches.

It is almost certain that he will start the match, given how he has started all of the matches that Tottenham have played since his arrival. 

What are the best bets for Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal? 

Arsenal to win

The Gunners have begun their English Premier League campaign with three wins from four matches and conceding only one goal, which came away at defending champions Liverpool.

These two sides also met in pre-season, with Arsenal running out 3-0 winners. 

Victor Gyokeres to score or assist 

Since signing for manager Mikel Arteta’s side, the Sweden forward has netted three times in four English Premier League matches.