Bengal Warriors vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bw vs jpp Match Prediction & Analysis

The one-time Pro Kabaddi League champions, Bengal Warriors, face off against the two-time champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers, in a blockbuster Sunday clash at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in match 5 of PKL 2024.

The Bengal Warriors failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, finishing seventh with 9 wins, 11 losses, and 2 ties. They accumulated 55 points, 14 points behind the sixth-placed team. A significant factor in their failure was losing three of their last five league games. In contrast, the Jaipur Pink Panthers finished second in the league stage with 16 wins, 3 losses, and 3 ties. However, in a surprising turn of events, they were eliminated in the semifinals by the Steelers, losing 27-31.

Head to Head Record - In the 18 Pro Kabaddi League matches played between the Bengal Warriors and the Jaipur Pink Panthers, the Bengal Warriors have won 10 and the Jaipur Pink Panthers have won 8. The Jaipur Pink Panthers have won three of the last five matches against the Bengal Warriors and remain undefeated against them since Season 9.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors, following a disappointing previous season, made significant changes during the preseason. They released one of their primary defenders, Shubham Shinde, in the Pro Kabaddi League auction. In return, they signed Fazel Atrachali, one of the most experienced and leading defenders in PKL history, with 486 tackle points in 169 matches. Another key addition to their corner lineup is Nitesh Kumar, the former UP Yoddhas captain, who has 351 tackle points in 129 matches. 

The Warriors now boast the league's best corner combination, brimming with experience. To complement this formidable duo, they have Maninder Singh, the team's leading raider and the second-best raider in PKL history with 1428 raid points. Supporting him are the young raiders Nitin Dhankhar, who finished as the seventh-best raider in the league with 169 raid points in his debut season, and Vishwas S, who gained momentum towards the end of the tournament. The cover combination remains formidable with Vaibhav Garje and Mayur Kadam.

This is one of the strongest lineups the Warriors have assembled for a new season. Last season, they were the league's best team in terms of successful raid points per game (averaging 17.55) and successful raid percentage (40.67). They also led the league in raid points per game with 22.91. However, their defense struggled, never ranking in the top six. This season, they have addressed this weakness.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Maninder Singh, Nitin Dhankhar, Fazel Atrachali, Vaibhav Garje, Nitesh Kumar, Mayur Kadam, Vishwas S

Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

Despite being the favorites to win PKL Season 10, the Jaipur Pink Panthers suffered a disappointing playoff exit despite Arjun Deshwal's 15-point performance. This season, they have released their former captain, Sunil Kumar, and replaced him with Surjeet Singh, the league's second-best defender with 404 tackle points in 148 matches. They have also replaced left raider V Ajit Kumar with Shrikant Jadhav, another left raider. The rest of the defensive unit remains intact, including Ankush Rathee, a key left corner player who made a strong impression last season with 63 tackle points and 89 tackle points in their championship-winning season.

The experienced raiders Neeraj Narwal and Vikas Kandola bolster the team's raiding department. With a strong bench of experienced raiders, the Panthers are expected to perform well against the Warriors' solid defense in their opening fixture. Last season, they averaged 20.17 raid points per game and 11.30 tackle points per game. Their successful tackle percentage was 42%, and their successful raid percentage was 38%. Arjun Deshwal is the only raider who has averaged more than a super 10 per game against the Warriors since Season 8.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Starting 7 - Arjun Deshwal, Shrikant Jadhav, Surjeet Singh, Arpit Saroha, KS Abhishek, Ankush Rathee, Reza Mirbagheri

Bengal Warriors vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Betting Tips 

1. Total Match Points Over 68.5 @ 1.72 (Parimatch) 

2. Bengal Warriors Total Over 33.5 @ 1.78 (Parimatch) 

3. Total Raid Points in Match Over 42.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

BW vs JPP
Winning Prediction

This is a clash between two defensive and offensive powerhouses, and the match will likely be decided by the raiding departments of both teams. At present, the Warriors have an advantage over the Panthers in terms of raiding. However, the Warriors have struggled in recent times. Fazel Atrachali, a key player in their lineup, is expected to focus on containing Jaipur's match-winner, Arjun Deshwal, which is crucial to Jaipur's chances of victory. Despite their recent struggles, we are predicting that the Warriors will break their four match losing streak against the Panthers and win this fixture.

Bengal Warriors to Win!

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