Match Analysis: Kevin Vallejos vs Danny Silva – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-02
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Game Overview
Kevin Vallejos, a 23-year-old featherweight with a 15-1 record, faces Danny Silva, a 28-year-old with a 10-1 record. Vallejos is favored with odds around -425 to -440, while Silva is the underdog at +330. Vallejos is shorter (5'7") but slightly younger, with a good defensive rate, while Silva is taller (5'11") and lands more significant strikes per minute but absorbs more as well.
Key Factors to Consider
- Vallejos has a higher win count and demonstrated a better defensive fight style, absorbing fewer strikes per minute (5.70 vs 7.96). Silva lands more strikes per minute (7.36) but is less defensively sound. Vallejos' recent form shows strong consistency and a higher finishing rate.
- No known prior matchups between the two fighters, making direct H2H data unavailable.
- No reported injuries to either fighter going into the bout, both appear fully prepared.
- Fight takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, a standard environment with no altitude or extreme conditions favoring either fighter.
- Vallejos enters as a young rising contender aiming to cement his status, likely increasing motivation. Silva, with a slightly older age and fewer fights, is motivated to upset the favorite but may face pressure against the favored Vallejos.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Kevin Vallejos -425, Danny Silva +330 | Kevin Vallejos | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | Kevin Vallejos -3.5 (-225), Danny Silva +3.5 (165) | Kevin Vallejos -3.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 2.5 (-110), Under 2.5 (-120) | Under 2.5 rounds | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Kevin Vallejos -9% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.5 10% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Kevin Vallejos to win by decision
Predicted Score: Kevin Vallejos wins by unanimous decision