Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bb vs tamt Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengaluru Bulls battle out against Tamil Thalaivas in match 34 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) 2024 on Monday, 4th November in  a southern derby at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

The Bengaluru Bulls lost their last match against the Telugu Titans 35-38 in a closely contested game, marking their fifth loss of the season. Meanwhile, the Tamil Thalaivas continued their dominant run, securing a 19-point victory over the Gujarat Giants (25-44). The Bulls currently top the PKL points table with 7 points from six matches (1 win, 6 losses), while the Thalaivas are second with 19 points from five matches (3 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie).

This is a crucial match for the Bengaluru Bulls as they need to gain momentum heading into the halfway point of the tournament. Every win from here on is essential to maintain their top-six position. However, continued losses could eliminate them before the halfway stage.

the Bengaluru Bulls have a dominant head-to-head record against the Tamil Thalaivas, with 11 wins to the Thalaivas' 3 in 14 matches. The Bulls have won four of their last five encounters. However, in their most recent clash, the Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious 28-45.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

The Bengaluru Bulls are in a dire situation early in the season, losing five of their six matches. However, they have shown signs of improvement in their last two games, which were closely contested. In their most recent match against the Telugu Titans, the Bulls were down 19-3 after 10 minutes but staged a strong comeback in the second half, scoring 23-15. Unfortunately, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

In this game, star raider Pardeep Narwal was benched. Ajinkya Pawar stepped up with 9 raid points, while substitute Pankaj made a significant impact with 9 points (6 raid touch, 1 bonus, and 2 tackles). Arulnanthababu's two Super Tackles on Pawan Kumar Sherawat were crucial to the Bulls' comeback. Nitin Rawal, with his ankle holds, was the best defender for the Bulls, scoring 7 tackle points. Overall, Rawal has 22 tackle points in six games, making him the second-best defender in the league this season.

This season, the Bulls have averaged 31.8 points per game and conceded 36 points per game. They have conceded over 32 points in all six matches. Their raiding unit averages 19.16 points per game, and their defense averages 9.5 tackle points per game.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar, Jai Bhagwan, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal, P Subramaniam, Parteek

Tamil Thalaivas Preview

The Tamil Thalaivas are coming off a dominant 19-point victory over the Gujarat Giants (25-44). Narender led the Thalaivas with 15 points (9 raid touch, 4 bonus, and 2 tackle). Captain Sachin Tanwar contributed five raid points (4 touch, 1 bonus). On the defensive end, Sahil Gulia secured a High 5, while Nitesh Kumar and Amir Hossein Bastami each recorded four tackle points.

The Thalaivas have been exceptional this season, particularly the raiding duo of Narender and Sachin Tanwar. Narender has scored 50 raid points and 2 tackle points, while Tanwar has contributed 5 tackle points and 35 raid points. On the defensive end, Sahil Gulia has stepped up significantly in Sagar Rathee's absence, leading the left corner with 17 tackle points, averaging 3.4 tackle points per game.

This season, the Thalaivas are averaging 38.6 points per game and allowing 31.2 points per game. They are the only team to score 40 or more points in three of their five matches. Their raiding unit averages 18.8 raid points, and their defense averages 14.2 tackle points per game.

Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Sachin Tanwar, Narender Khandola, Aashish, Amir Hossein, Nitesh Kumar, Abhishek Manoharan, Sahil Gulia

Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas Betting Tips

1. Total Match Points Over 70.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

2. Tamil Thalaivas Total Points Over 39.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

BB vs TAMT
Winning Prediction

The Tamil Thalaivas are in excellent form and are clear favorites to defeat the struggling Bengaluru Bulls. Their dynamic raiding duo of Narender and Sachin Tanwar has been consistently delivering, while their defense, led by Sahil Gulia, has been impressive. The Bulls, on the other hand, have been inconsistent and have struggled to contain their opponents' raiding units. Expect the Thalaivas to dominate the match and secure a comfortable victory.

Tamil Thalaivas to Win!

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