Match Analysis: Yanis Ghemmouri vs Assem Ghanem – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-27
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC
- Location: The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Game Overview
This featherweight semifinal match between Yanis Ghemmouri and Assem Ghanem is part of the 2025 PFL MENA Season Semifinals. Ghemmouri, with a professional record of 12-3, is a Bantamweight fighter from France known as 'The Desert Warrior.' Ghanem is an undefeated fighter (7-0) from Egypt. The match holds critical weight as the winner advances to the PFL MENA Finals.
Key Factors to Consider
- Yanis Ghemmouri holds more professional experience with a 12-3 record, demonstrating versatility with wins by decision (33.3%), submission (25%), and knockout (16.7%). Assem Ghanem is undefeated at 7-0 but missed weight for this fight, which could impact his performance physically and mentally.
- There are no prior recorded head-to-head fights between Yanis Ghemmouri and Assem Ghanem, making this encounter their first meeting.
- No public information about injuries for either fighter is available at this time.
- Assem Ghanem missed weight for this featherweight semifinal, which resulted in his replacement by Izzeddine Al Derbani according to official weigh-in results. This weigh-in issue could negatively affect Ghanem’s conditions if he competes. The fight is scheduled at The Arena in Riyadh, impacting factors like travel and acclimatization.
- Ghemmouri, as a seasoned fighter, likely has strong motivation to capitalize on Ghanem's weight miss and secure a finals berth. Ghanem, despite the setback at weigh-in, has motivation to uphold his undefeated record, but the weight miss could undermine his confidence and physical readiness.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yanis Ghemmouri: -164, Assem Ghanem: 120 | Yanis Ghemmouri to win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Yanis Ghemmouri -1.5: -110, Assem Ghanem +1.5: -110 | Yanis Ghemmouri to cover -1.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -105, Under 2.5 rounds: -115 | Under 2.5 rounds, anticipating a tactical and possibly shorter fight | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yanis Ghemmouri -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Yanis Ghemmouri at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Yanis Ghemmouri is favored to win this match due to greater professional experience, versatility, and the opponent's weight miss disrupting preparation. Ghemmouri's technical skillset and fight IQ give him an edge.
Predicted Score: Yanis Ghemmouri wins by decision in 3 rounds