Match Analysis: Marcelo Marques vs Felipe Oliveira – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-06
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: CuiabΓ‘, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Game Overview
The matchup between Marcelo Marques and Felipe Oliveira at LFA 216 features two undefeated featherweights with contrasting styles: Marques is a crafty grappler with a perfect 11-0 record, while Oliveira is an explosive striker with a 11-4 record. Both fighters made weight successfully and are poised for a competitive bout.
Key Factors to Consider
- Marcelo Marques is undefeated at 11-0 with a balanced finishing ability (4 submissions, 4 decisions), showing strong ground game and control. Felipe Oliveira has an 11-4 record with more KO power (3 KOs) but has lost 4 times, indicating some vulnerability, particularly against grapplers.
- No previous direct matchups between these fighters, making this a fresh and technical contest.
- No reported injuries or weight issues for either fighter as both made weight successfully at the official weigh-in.
- Fight is in CuiabΓ‘, Brazil, a neutral venue for both, with no notable crowd advantage or disadvantage. The event is sold out, adding atmosphere pressures but no clear external edge.
- Both fighters are undefeated or close to it and looking to climb the featherweight ranks, increasing motivation to secure a decisive win. Oliveira needs to prove himself against a grappler like Marques to regain momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | -150 for Marcelo Marques, +130 for Felipe Oliveira | Marcelo Marques | β β β β β 72% |
Spread | -1.5 rounds +175 for Marques, +1.5 rounds -225 for Oliveira | Marcelo Marques -1.5 rounds | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds -110, Under 2.5 rounds -110 | Under 2.5 rounds | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Home 0% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Home at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Marcelo Marques to win by submission
Predicted Score: Marcelo Marques wins via submission in Round 2