Bengal Warriors vs Haryana Steelers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bw vs hs Match Prediction & Analysis

Haryana Steelers battle out against the Bengal Warriors in match 31 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) on a super Sunday on 3rd November, 2024. The match is slated to be played at Gachibowli indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. 

The Haryana Steelers won their last match against the UP Yoddhas in a closely contested affair, 28-30, while the Bengal Warriors tied their game against the Puneri Paltan, 32-32. The Steelers currently stand fifth on the points table with 15 points from four matches. The Warriors, on the other hand, are in ninth position with 12 points from four matches.

When it comes to the head-to-head record, the Haryana Steelers have dominated the Bengal Warriors, winning nine of the ten matches played. The Bengal Warriors managed to win only one game, way back in season seven. The Warriors have been winless against the Steelers for over three seasons.

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Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors had a disappointing start to the season, losing their first game 34-39 against the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Since then, they've been on the brink of defeat but managed to pull off a 32-29 win over the UP Yoddhas in their second match, tie their third match 31-31 against U Mumba, and make a remarkable comeback in their last match against the defending champions Puneri Paltan to secure a 31-31 draw. With star players Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar Dhankar struggling to score raid points, young gun Sushil Kumar stepped up with a swift Super 10. Nitin Dhanakar scored 6 raid points, and substitute Vishwas S contributed 4 raid points.

Former number one defender Nitesh Kumar, with his ankle holds, picked up four tackle points. Leading defender Fazel Atrachali, the first player to reach 500 tackle points in the PKL, contributed three tackle points. Against the Steelers, it will be a battle of defense, and the Warriors will rely on their defense, which has been improving in the last two matches. Meanwhile, the team's main raider, Maninder Singh, who hasn't been at his best, could make a comeback in this match.

The Warriors have averaged 32.25 points per game this season, scoring over 30 points in every match. They've allowed 32.75 points per game, with their raiding unit averaging 19 raid points per game and their defense contributing 10.5 tackle points per game.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Maninder Singh, Sushil Kambrekar, Nitin Kumar Dhankar, Nitesh Kumar, Mayur Kadam, Fazel Atrachali, Praveen Thakur

Haryana Steelers Preview

After losing their first match of the season against the Puneri Paltan, 35-25, the Haryana Steelers have been on a roll, winning three consecutive games. Their latest victory was a closely contested 28-30 win over the UP Yoddhas. 

Vinay, with 8 raid points (6 touch and 2 bonus), was the top raider, while Shivam Patare, with 5 raid points, was the second-best raider. However, the standout performer was left cover defender Sanjay Dhull, who pinned down the UP Yoddhas raiders six times, finishing with a high of 5 tackle points. Left corner Rahul Sethpal also contributed three tackle points, and right corner Mohammadreza Chiyaneh added two tackle points.

The only disappointing performance came from team captain Jaideep Dahiya, who, in his second match back, did not deliver as expected. Against the Warriors, where both raiders are right-handed, the corner-cover combo of Mohammadreza and Sanjay Dhull, who are in form, will be crucial. On the raiding end, Shivam Patare and Naveen could be given more raid opportunities than the team's main raider, Vinay, to avoid the threat of Fazel Atrachali.

So far this season, the Steelers have scored 33.25 points per game and allowed 30.5 points per game. The raiding unit is averaging 17.5 points, while the defense is averaging 11.75 tackle points per game. Vinay, with 26 raid points in four matches, is the top raider, and Sanjay Dhull, with 12 tackle points, averaging almost three tackle points per game, is the top defender.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 - Vinay, Shivam Patare, Naveen, Rahul Sethpal, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, Jaideep Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull

Bengal Warriors vs Haryana Steelers Betting Tips 

1. Total Match Points Over 66.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

2. Bengal Warriors Total Points Over 31.5 @ 1.75 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 32.5 @ 1.80 (Parimatch)

4. Bengal Warriors Total Points in 1st Half Over 15.5 @ 1.92 (Parimatch)

BW vs HS
Winning Prediction

The Bengal Warriors, with their improved defensive performance and the potential resurgence of Maninder Singh, are poised to break their six-match losing streak against the Haryana Steelers. While the Steelers have a strong defensive unit, the Warriors' raiding prowess, especially from Sushil Kumar and Nitin Dhanakar, could be the decisive factor. Expect a closely contested match, but the Warriors' recent form and momentum give them the edge.

Bengal Warriors to Win!

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