Bengaluru Bulls vs U Mumba, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bb vs umum Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengaluru Bulls Square off against U Mumba in match 62 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Monday, 18th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a 35-25 loss against Dabang Delhi KC in their last match. On the other hand, U Mumba pulled off another close 32-35 win over the Tamil Thalaivas in their last match. The Bengaluru Bulls currently stand 11th on the PKL points table with 13 points from 10 matches (2 wins and 8 losses) and have a point differential of -73. Meanwhile, U Mumba is currently 4th with 34 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie) and has a point differential of -3.

When it comes to the head-to-head record, U Mumba holds the upper hand with 14 wins, while Bengaluru Bulls have managed 6 wins out of the 20 matches played. U Mumba has won three of the last five matches against the Bengaluru Bulls. The average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 73.5, with U Mumba averaging 36.25 points per game during this period.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

Bengaluru Bulls' poor season continued as they suffered another significant loss, this time a 10-point defeat against Dabang Delhi KC, with a final score of 35-25. Despite Pardeep Narwal's quick recovery and return to the team, the Bulls failed to perform as expected. Nitin Rawal was the lone bright spot, contributing seven tackle points. Pardeep Narwal scored 5 raid points (4 touch points and 1 bonus point) in his comeback match. Ajinkya Pawar, who had been dominant in the previous two matches, failed to score against Delhi. Akshit Dhull (4 raid points: 2 touch points and 2 bonus points) and Jai Bhagwan (3 points) were unable to turn the tide for the Bulls.

The Bulls have been plagued by inconsistency this season, with their raiders struggling to score raid points. A significant issue has been their poor raid efficiency, with numerous empty raids and missed opportunities for bonus points. On the defensive end, the cover defenders have been particularly weak, conceding too many points and failing to provide timely support. Every game from here on is crucial for the Bulls, as they must win by significant margins to improve their points differential.

So far this season, the Bulls have averaged 31.0 points per game and conceded 38.3 points per game, the highest in the league. Their raiding unit averages 18.6 raid points, while their defense averages 10 tackle points per game. Ajinkya Pawar leads the team with 48 raid points, and Nitin Rawal tops the defense with 34 tackle points.

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

U Mumba Preview

U Mumba, with four wins in their last five games, has emerged as a strong contender. Their latest victory was a 32-35 win against the Tamil Thalaivas. This game was highlighted by the return of Manjeet, who contributed significantly to both offense and defense, scoring 10 points (7 raid touch points, 1 bonus point, and 2 tackle points). Ajit Chavan continued his impressive form with 8 raid points (6 touch points and 2 bonus points). On the defensive end, Rinku HC excelled as the right corner defender with three tackle points. Parvesh Bhainswal and Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh also contributed with two tackle points each.

The Season 2 champions now shift their focus to the Bulls. This game will hinge on the performance of U Mumba's raiding unit. With two skilled raiders and Zafardanesh's ability to earn bonus points, Mumba will aim to exploit the Bulls' vulnerable cover defenders. Unlike the previous game, where Manjeet took more raids, Ajit Chavan is expected to take more raids in this match. On the defensive end, Rinku HC and Parvesh Bhainswal will be key, as the Bulls have two left-sided raiders.

Statistically, U Mumba averages 34.2 points per game and concedes 34.4 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 19.5 raid points, and their defense averages 10.6 tackle points per game. Ajit Chavan leads the team with 91 raid points, and Rinku HC tops the defense with 21 tackle points.

U Mumba Probable Starting 7 -  Ajit Chavan, Manjeet, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, Rinku HC

BB vs UMUM
Winning Prediction

U Mumba's recent form and strong defensive unit make them favorites against the struggling Bengaluru Bulls. The Bulls' inconsistent raiding and weak defensive cover could be easily exploited by Mumba's experienced raiders and agile defenders. With Manjeet and Ajit Chavan leading the charge, Mumba is expected to dominate the match and secure a comfortable victory.

U Mumba to Win!

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