Match Analysis: Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-13
- Time: 10:15 PM UTC
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio
Game Overview
UFC lightweight bout featuring Claudio Puelles (29, 13-4-0) versus Joaquim Silva (36, 13-6-0), both southpaws with contrasting styles. Puelles known for solid submission game and defensive striking, Silva for higher volume striking and durability.
Key Factors to Consider
- Puelles is coming off a loss after a long layoff, but historically durable and has a high submission threat. Silva has been more active recently but on a two-fight losing streak; Silva lands more significant strikes per minute but absorbs more as well.
- No direct head-to-head fights found between Puelles and Silva, making this a stylistic clash rather than familiarity-based.
- No current reported injuries for either fighter impacting performance.
- Fight is at a neutral venue; no home advantage for either. Both fighters have similar southpaw stance, minimizing stance-related advantages.
- Puelles looks motivated to rebound after recent setbacks and long layoffs; Silva seeks to end a losing streak and stabilize his UFC trajectory.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Claudio Puelles: -112, Joaquim Silva: -108 | Joaquim Silva | ★★★☆☆ 62% |
Spread | Claudio Puelles -3.5: +140, Joaquim Silva +3.5: -195 | Joaquim Silva +3.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -140, Under 2.5 rounds: +110 | Over 2.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Joaquim Silva -4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 2.5 11% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Joaquim Silva by Decision
Predicted Score: Joaquim Silva wins via 3-round decision