<p>Xander Zayas will defend his WBO title against Abass Baraou, who will defend his WBA title in what is a huge junior middleweight unification contest. With that in mind, we think there could be the potential for betting value to be found.</p> <p>So what do we think is likely to happen on Sunday, February 1, from 11:00 AEDT? Read on for our Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou betting predictions…</p> <h2>Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>Zayas enters this fight without a defeat to his name, boasting a 22-0-0 record thus far. He will be the home favourite, with this contest taking place in Puerto Rico. However, it's impossible to rule out Baraou. The German is 17-1-0 in his professional career, and is also a champion.</p> <p>How do the duo compare ahead of their fight? Are there any angles that we can consider when seeking value in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing">boxing betting odds</a>?</p> <p>Zayas's figures are first…</p> <ul> <li>Age - 23 vs 31</li> <li>Height - 5'10" (178cm) vs 5'9" (177cm)</li> <li>Weight - 154.0 lbs (69.9 kgs) vs 153.5 lbs (69.6 kgs)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 22-0-0 vs 17-1-0</li> </ul> <h2>Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Apart from the age difference and the fight records, there don't appear to be too many discrepancies between each fighter. Both appear to be closely matched on paper, but what do their last five respective fights tell us? Is there something that we can take from them as betting angles?</p> <p>Zayas's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Jorge Garcia - Win (UD, 12) - Jul 2025</li> <li>Slawa Spomer - Win (TKO, 9) - Feb 2025</li> <li>Damian Sosa - Win (UD, 10) - Sep 2024</li> <li>Patrick Teixeira - Win (UD, 10) - Jun 2024</li> <li>Jorge Fortea - Win (TKO, 5) - Dec 2023</li> </ul> <p>Baraou's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Yoenis Tellez - Win (UD, 12) - Aug 2025</li> <li>Macaulay McGowan - Win (UD, 12) - Jun 2024</li> <li>Sam Eggington - Win (MD, 12) - Mar 2024</li> <li>Hugo Noriega - Win (UD, 8) - Dec 2023</li> <li>Ferenc Katona - Win (TKO, 3) - Mar 2023</li> </ul> <h2>Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>At Sportsbet, you can bet on this upcoming contest, with the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing/grade-a-fights/xander-zayas-v-abass-baraou-9819656">betting odds for Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou</a> favouring Zayas as the likely winner.</p> <p>Indeed, we think this outcome is likely, as he will have home support and has been exceptional throughout his career.</p> <p>For additional value, we think it is likely that this bout will need to go the distance. Both fighters have shown that they can outlast the clock, highlighting their durability inside the ring. With this fight scheduled for 12 rounds, we think all of them will be needed.</p> <p>By extension of this likely happening, we think the 'Xander Zayas Points or Decision' outcome in the 'Method of Victory' market.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-boxing">A beginner's guide to betting on the sweet science</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/boxing-weight-classes-guide">From flyweight to heavyweight — every division explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/predictions">Who's tipped to win this weekend's fights?</a></li> </ul>