Match Analysis: Enrico Di Gangi vs Gary Rooney – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-31
- Time: 2:30 PM UTC
- Location: Rome, Italy (Cage Warriors #CW189)
Game Overview
Flyweight bout between Italian local Enrico Di Gangi and visiting Irish/British fighter Gary Rooney in the main/relevant card of Cage Warriors Rome event. Di Gangi has a slight experience edge and is the home favorite; Rooney brings strong fundamentals and composure.
Key Factors to Consider
- Enrico Di Gangi has shown steady improvement with experience at regional and European levels, adapting well to home crowd energy. Gary Rooney is known for technical striking and solid wrestling, but has limited international experience outside UK/Ireland circuits.
- No prior encounters between these fighters; both are looking to make a mark in Cage Warriors flyweight division[1][3][4].
- No publicized injuries or withdrawals reported for either fighter as of fight week.
- Di Gangi fights at home in Italy, which may provide crowd advantage and motivation. Rooney is adapting to international travel and arena environment.
- High for both: Di Gangi seeks to maintain momentum in hometown, while Rooney aims to impress on international stage and advance his Cage Warriors profile[4].
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -160 / +130 | Enrico Di Gangi | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Not widely available for this specific bout at time of writing; main over/under is typically set around 2.5 rounds for flyweight bouts, but no official line detected. | N/A | N/A |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Enrico Di Gangi -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Enrico Di Gangi at -0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Enrico Di Gangi is favored by both bookmakers and analysts due to home advantage, experience edge, and momentum at flyweight. Gary Rooney is a live underdog with strong fundamentals and potential to surprise, but statistical and contextual support leans towards the Italian.
Predicted Score: Predicted match outcome: Enrico Di Gangi by decision or late stoppage. Most likely a competitive three-round fight with Di Gangi using home advantage and technical grappling to outwork Rooney. Rounds: 3 (decision likely unless one fighter secures a late finish).