<p>The pair, ranked #9 and #15 respectively, are among the best in the division, but what makes this encounter in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 25 (from 09:00 AEDT) more intriguing is the recent records of the duo.</p> <p>Silva was 13-for-13 before facing Diego Lopes last year; he suffered a TKO defeat, stopping him in his tracks. Allen won his last fight in 2024, bouncing back from consecutive defeats inside the Octagon.</p> <h2>Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>Before making our Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva betting predictions, we always examine the tale of the tape to try to give us the clearest idea about what to potentially expect. Is it possible to identify physical strengths or weaknesses that one fighter has compared to their opponent?</p> <p>As we look at them, Allen's figures appear first…</p> <ul> <li>Age - 32 vs 29</li> <li>Height - 5'8" (173cm) vs 5'7" (170cm)</li> <li>Weight - 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs) vs 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)</li> <li>Reach - 70.0" (178cm) vs 69.0" (175cm)</li> <li>Stance - Southpaw vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 20-3-0 vs 16-3-0</li> <li>KOs - 7 vs 12</li> </ul> <h2>Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva: Betting Preview</h2> <p>As we noted, Allen hasn't fought since 2024. Will there be an element of rust? It's possible. Silva could take out his revenge on the Englishman after suffering his first defeat in 14 fights. It was also the first time he lost by TKO.</p> <p>Allen's Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Giga Chikadze - Win (UD, 3) - Jul 2024</li> <li>Movsar Evloev - Loss (UD, 3) - Jan 2024</li> <li>Max Holloway - Loss (UD, 5) - April 2023</li> <li>Calvin Kattar - Win (TKO, 2) - Oct 2022</li> <li>Dan Hooker - Win (TKO, 1) - Mar 2022</li> </ul> <p>Silva's Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Diego Lopes - Loss (TKO, 2) - Sep 2025</li> <li>Bryce Mitchell - Win (Sub, 2) - Apr 2025</li> <li>Melsik Baghdasaryan - Win (TKO, 1) - Feb 2025</li> <li>Drew Dober - Win (TKO, 3) - Jul 2024</li> <li>Charles Jourdain - Win (TKO, 2) - Jun 2024</li> </ul> <h2>Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva: Betting Predictions</h2> <p><strong>We have Silva as the favourite</strong> in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/arnold-allen-v-jean-silva-9896736">Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva betting odds</a>. Indeed, we<strong> think Silva winning is likely to happen</strong>.</p> <p>He has been exceptional so far in his UFC career, and the defeat to Lopes will have shocked him. However, we expect him to come back even stronger following that bruising TKO loss. Given that Allen hasn't been in the Octagon for almost 18 months, it's a long time when going against a fighter who has experienced very short turnaround times between his fights.</p> <p>For additional betting value, we're going with<strong> 'Jean Silva by KO/TKO'</strong>. If you want to go one extra, we like the value in the<strong> 'Jean Silva KO/TKO &amp; Round 2'</strong> market based on his ability to end fights in this round. If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-ufc">how to bet on UFC fights</a>, understanding these method of victory markets can add extra excitement to your viewing experience. You can check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches">UFC betting odds</a> for all available markets on this bout.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/predictions">Who's tipped to win this weekend's UFC card?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/weight-divisions">From flyweight to heavyweight — UFC's weight classes explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/greatest-fighters-of-all-time">The fighters who've left the biggest mark on the octagon</a></li> </ul>