Brad Strand vs Ionut Balut Prediction: Brad Strand to win vacant WBO European Super Bantamweight Title

The Super Bantamweight Division presents a high demand bout between Brad Strand and Ionut Balut. This matchup is set as the Main event under the 122 lbs (55.3 kg) weight class. The belt on the line for the bout is the vacant WBO European Super Bantamweight Title. Inout Balut is currently on two wins in his last five fight matches while Brad Strand has won four in his last five bouts. All action will take place at M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside and will be aired on TNT SPORTS.

Brad Strand - aiming at vacant title

Brad Strand boasts of a professional career record of 12 wins and one losses. The 27-year-old fighter is fighting out of Liverpool, Merseyside, with a foundation style in boxing. His last fight was on March 16, 2024 in QP, challenged for the vacant British, Commonwealth Super Bantamweight Title against Dennis McCann and lost via unanimous Decision. Prior to this fight, he won against Joshua John on December 1,2023 via split Decision winning the WBO European Bantamweight Title. He has recorded victories against Kevin Trana (via Points), Darwin Martinez (via Points), Alexandru Ionita (via points), Ally Mwerangi (via unanimous decision), Piotr Gudel (via TKO/KO), Steven Maguire (via TKO/KO), Brett Fidoe (via points) and Taka Bembere (via Points).

Ionut Balut- seeking immediate redemption

Ionut Balut boasts of a professional career record of sixteen wins, five losses, and a draw. He is fighting out of Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. His last fight was on July 27, 2024 in Queensberry Promotions against Dennis McCann which ended in a defeat via unanimous decision. Prior to this fight he recorded a draw against Dennis McCann via Technical decision. It was his chance for the vacant WBO Inter Continental Super Bantamweight Title but the draw was a result of a cut caused by a Headclash. Other losses he has recorded are Liam Davies (via unanimous decision) and Mick Conlan (via majority decision). He challenged for the WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight Title against Andrew Cain winning by split decision.

Expert Betting Tips

Brad is expected to win this bout with ease. He is also favoured by the bookies and no situation guarantees an upset in this bout. Ionut Balut has been on a unique form of losses so it is expected to continue. To get value for your bet in this bout skating Brad Strand to win by Points is the best option. You can try the overs as well. Safe bet of over 6.5 rounds.

Our first prediction is Brad Stand to win the fight - 2.00 odds for 1xbet

Our Second prediction is Brad Stand to win and Over 8.5 round - 2.62 odds for Bet365

Our Third prediction is Brad Stand to win by decision or technical decision - 2.75 odds for Betway