<p>The 13th scheduled bout <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/predictions/ufc-319-betting-predictions-preview">for UFC 319</a> will see two proven welterweights go up against each other in Chicago at the United Center on Sunday (from 08:00 AEST).</p> <p>American Geoff Neal will take on Brazilian Carlos Prates in the Octagon in their showdown; one which is likely to provide plenty of entertainment and explosive action.</p> <p>The pair were scheduled to have a fight in April, leading to plenty of anticipation around this one.</p> <h2>Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>With both men being veterans of the Octagon, the betting opportunities available can present value to punters. Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape between the pair to try and spot any discrepancies between the individuals (Neal’s statistics are first)...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Age - 34 vs 31</p> <p>Height - 5'11" (180cm) vs 6'1" (185cm)</p> <p>Weight - 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs) vs 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)</p> <p>Reach - 75.0" (191cm) vs 78.0" (198cm)</p> <p>Stance - Southpaw vs Switch</p> <p>Record - 16-6-0 vs 21-7-0</p> <h2>Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The Brazilian has a slight advantage in terms of his height and reach, but Neal could use his age and shorter frame to his own benefit in this upcoming fight. Admittedly, the metrics are minute, but they can be enough to create an intriguing angle.</p> <p>The form of each fighter can be enough to reveal any potential betting opportunities, so let’s take a look at how the pair have done in their last five for any potential tips…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Neal’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Rafael dos Anjos - Win (TKO, 1) - Oct 2024</p> <p>Ian Machado Garry - Loss (SD, 3) - Feb 2024</p> <p>Shavkat Rakhmonov - Loss (Sub, 3) - Mar 2023</p> <p>Vicente Luque - Win (TKO, 3) - Aug 2022</p> <p>Santiago Ponzinibbio - Win (SD, 3) - Dec 2021</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Prates’ Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Ian Machado Garry - Loss (UD, 5) - Apr 2025</p> <p>Neil Magny - Win (TKO, 1) - Nov 2024</p> <p>Jingliang Li - Win (TKO, 2) - Aug 2024</p> <p>Charles Radtke - Win (TKO, 1) - Jun 2024</p> <p>Trevin Giles - Win (TKO, 2) - Feb 2024</p> <h2>Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The Brazilian is the current favourite in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/geoff-neal-v-carlos-prates-9489231">Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates betting odds</a>. He has been active in the Octagon recently too, having had four fights in 2024 compared to Neal’s two.</p> <p>Is there betting value elsewhere? It’s possible to consider the ‘Yes’ outcome in terms of ‘Will the Fight Go the Distance’ betting. Prates’ last fight went the distance despite his previous four finishing inside two rounds. Neal has had two fights go the full scheduled duration twice in his last five. With both of them being experienced, it’s a big possibility.</p> <p>If you fancy the underdog, Neal will be Prates’ toughest opponent in UFC so far. He could surprise the Brazilian with his power and land a KO blow. Value can be had in the ‘Geoff Neal by KO/TKO’ market.</p>