Match Analysis: Shido Boris Esperanca vs Ayinda Octave – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-18
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC
- Location: PFL Africa Welterweight Main Card
Game Overview
The matchup features Shido Boris Esperanca, a rising star deeply connected to Angola's proud MMA warrior heritage, against the less-favored Ayinda Octave in a PFL Africa welterweight bout. Esperanca enters as a strong favorite with superior recent form and pronounced home region motivation.
Key Factors to Consider
- Esperanca has shown consistent form and skill development in recent fights, with a record reflecting dominance in striking and grappling, whereas Octave's recent fights lack the same level of decisive victories or technical superiority.
- No publicly available direct H2H records, suggesting this is either their first encounter or no notable past matchups.
- No reported injuries for either fighter leading up to the bout, indicating both athletes are likely at full physical capacity.
- The fight's location within PFL Africa and Esperanca's national ties to Angola provide a psychological and motivational edge. There are no known external disruptions affecting either fighter.
- Esperanca has elevated motivation due to representing Angola in a rising MMA platform, aligning with cultural warrior pride, likely increasing focus and competitiveness.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | home: -255, away: +215 | Shido Boris Esperanca | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | home: -1.5 at -120, away: +1.5 at +100 | Shido Boris Esperanca -1.5 rounds | β β β β β 72% |
Over/under | over: +140, under: -160 | Under 1.5 rounds | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Shido Boris Esperanca -1% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 1.5 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 1.5 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Shido Boris Esperanca to win decisively with the fight staying under 1.5 rounds
Predicted Score: Esperanca wins by TKO in round 1