Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga bet builder and betting predictions

ANTHONY Joshua returns to the ring this weekend against hard-hitting Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga at the 40,000-seat Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion has been training under the guidance of Oleksandr Usyk and his team ahead of the contest, with a long-awaited blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury later this year waiting if he first takes care of business against dangerous underdog Prenga. The ink is dry on that mega-bout with Fury, with November the likely date, but first AJ must dispatch the Albanian, who has won 20 of his 21 professional fights by knockout. This, however, is by far the toughest test of Prenga’s career. 📝 Date, start time and where to watch Joshua vs Prenga Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight against Kristian Prenga this weekend. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time: The main card gets underway at 6pm BST, with Joshua expected to make his ring walk at around 10.45pm BST. Venue: Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Where to watch: The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view for £19.99. Live radio commentary from Jeddah will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live from around 8.30pm BST. Joshua vs Prenga bet builder tips As with any David vs Goliath fight, the bookmakers have made it virtually impossible to back a Joshua win on its own at odds of 1/40. It’s like Manchester City hosting Exeter in the FA Cup – except we can’t beef it up by sticking over 9.5 goals in the bet builder. Instead, our Joshua vs Prenga bet builder focuses on the method of victory, timing and rounds to boost the value, while taking into account Joshua’s undeniable power and Prenga’s limited level of opposition. Anthony Joshua KO/TKO/DQ: The two-time unified world heavyweight champion should win with a minimum of fuss and in devastating fashion. AJ has claimed 26 of his 29 victories inside the distance – an 89.7% knockout rate – against opposition far superior to Kristian Prenga. The Brit remains one of the heavyweight division’s most prolific knockout artists and is expected to add another stoppage victory to his record on Saturday. Over 2.5 Rounds: I’m avoiding the temptation to tip AJ to blast his opponent out of the ring inside 60 seconds. He’s more than capable, but that’s not what this assignment is about. Joshua has spent recent months working alongside Oleksandr Usyk and his team, and this is the ideal opportunity to put some of those ideas into practice before his super-fight with Tyson Fury. Anthony Joshua to win in Round 3: Although he doesn’t pose a huge threat to Joshua, AJ will likely exercise some caution against the Albanian. Prenga has won 20 of his 21 professional fights by knockout, including three straight first-round stoppages. Two rounds should give Joshua enough time to size up his opponent before unleashing his devastating power in the third. TipBetfredCoralMidniteAnthony Joshua KO/TKO/DQ1/81/91/9Over 2.5 Rounds4/94/94/9Anthony Joshua to win in Round 39/29/24/1Combined bet builder odds7.94/17.8/16.22/1 *Odds correct at time of writing but subject to change. 🏆 Joshua vs Prenga match prediction Clearly Kristian Prenga’s record looks dangerous on paper. The Albanian has recorded 20 knockouts from his 20 professional victories and carries enough power to warrant respect. However, scratch beneath the surface and it doesn’t look quite so impressive. Prenga’s 21 opponents have a combined record of 238 wins, 178 defeats and 18 draws, while his most recent opponent, ‘Mighty’ Joe Jones, brought a 16-15 record into the fight. The nickname flattered him. There is not a single recognisable world-level name on Prenga’s record, making this an enormous step up in class. You don’t need me to tell you that Joshua’s CV is the complete opposite. AJ has fought and beaten the very best, with sparring partners who would likely dispatch Prenga without breaking sweat. That gulf in experience, ability and quality should become obvious fairly quickly. The only real concern is the possibility of Joshua looking beyond what is effectively a tune-up contest. His showdown with Tyson Fury has already been signed, and AJ has boxed only six rounds in nearly two years, all of them coming against Jake Paul. Nevertheless, I expect Joshua to take a couple of rounds to get back into the swing of things and gauge Prenga’s power before showing his spite, unloading the combinations and forcing a third-round stoppage. How to place this Joshua vs Prenga bet builder Placing a Bet Builder on Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga is straightforward and takes less than a minute on bet365. Log in to your bet365 account or create one if you’re a new customer. Search for Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga and open the fight page. Tap the Bet Builder tab. Add Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO/DQ to your bet slip. Add Over 2.5 Rounds. Add Anthony Joshua to win in Round 3. Check the combined odds and stake your chosen amount before confirming your bet. If you’re new to bet builders or want a more detailed walkthrough, read our guide explaining what a bet builder is. 📋Stats that matter for your bet Here’s why the stats point towards our three selections. Joshua has won 26 of his 29 professional fights by knockout (89.7%), while four of his last five victories have also come inside the distance. That’s why Joshua by KO/TKO/DQ is the lock. Prenga has won all 20 of his professional fights by knockout, but those stoppages have come against limited opposition. His 21 opponents have a combined record of 238-178-18, making this by far the biggest step up of his career. Joshua’s last five fights have averaged 6.4 rounds, compared to just 2.0 for Prenga. That suggests AJ could take a couple of rounds to size his opponent up before putting his foot on the gas, which is why Over 2.5 Rounds and Joshua to win in Round 3 both appeal. Why we are backing this bet builder Let’s be honest, trying to find value in a fight like this isn’t easy. Joshua is a huge favourite, so you either take the skinny odds or start clutching at straws with long-shot markets that probably won’t land. Instead, we’ve compared the same selections across Coral, Betfred and Midnite to build a bet that offers a bit more value without relying on something outlandish happening. As always with a bet builder, every leg has to land, so the bigger price comes with extra risk. Odds for the Joshua vs Prenga fight The bookmakers aren’t expecting many surprises in Jeddah. Joshua is clearly an overwhelming favourite to take care of business, with Prenga a distant second in the two-horse race and the draw even more unlikely. If you’re shopping around for the best price, it’s worth comparing the top operators before placing your bet. You can also check out our guide to the best boxing betting sites. Anthony Joshua to win – 1/20 with bet365 Kristian Prenga to win – 10/1 with Betfred Draw – 25/1 with Coral Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO – 1/8 with bet365 Anthony Joshua to win on points – 15/2 with Betfred Kristian Prenga to win by KO/TKO – 14/1 with Coral *Odds correct at time of writing but subject to change. Who is the favourite to win Joshua vs Prenga? Anthony Joshua is the clear favourite, and it’s easy to see why. He’s the vastly more experienced fighter, has shared the ring with the very best heavyweights of his generation and should have far too much for Prenga, who’s faced nothing like AJ’s calibre of opposition. The problem for punters is that the outright market doesn’t offer much value. At around 1/20, there’s very little reward for simply backing Joshua to get his hand raised. That’s why we’ve steered clear of the outright market. We’d much rather back the way we think the fight plays out at solid, if unspectacular, odds than clutch at straws with a massive upset or an unlikely chain of events. Our Joshua vs Prenga betting tips Anthony Joshua by KO/TKO/DQ Over 2.5 Rounds Anthony Joshua to win in Round 3 About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. 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