Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U.P. Yoddha, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

ddkc vs upy Match Prediction & Analysis

Dabang Delhi KC square off against UP Yoddhas in match 93 on Thursday, in the third and final leg of the PKL season. The match is slated to be played on 5th December, 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. 

Dabang Delhi KC are coming off a 21-32, 11 point win over Dabang Delhi KC, on the other hand UP Yoddhas defeated the in-form Telugu Titans 33-36, a 3 point win. Delhi with their good run of form in the recent times are back in the top six, currently stand in 6th spot with 48 points in 15 matches (7 wins, 5 losses & 3 ties). Meanwhile UP Yoddhas with their over the Titans climb upto fifth position with 48 points in 15 matches (8 wins, 6 losses & 1 tie). 

Both teams are tied on same number of points, but UP Yoddhas has a better score difference +34 and Delhi has a score difference of +30. This match holds the key  for both the teams as a win here take either of the teams to the second spot. 

When it comes to head to head record, Dabang Delhi KC and UP Yoddhas clashed off 12 times, out of which the Yoddhas won seven matches and Delhi won five matches. In their last five head to head matches, Dabang Delhi KC won three, while UP Yoddhas won two matches. The average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 68.2

Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U.P. Yoddha Over/Under Predictions

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Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview

Dabang Delhi KC continue their winning streak, ending the Noida leg with another victory. They have now gone unbeaten in their last five games, winning three and drawing two. In their most recent match, Delhi outclassed the Tamil Thalaivas 21-32, a 11-point win that further boosted their score difference.

Naveen Kumar led the way with a Super 10, finishing the game with 11 raid points (9 touch and 2 bonus). Ashu Malik contributed 5 raid points, marking only the third time this season he hasn't achieved a Super 10. Mohit, coming off the bench, added 3 raid points. On the defensive end, Yogesh Dahiya excelled with four tackle points, while Sandeep and Gaurav Chillar each recorded two. Rahul, a substitute for Ashish Malik, stepped up with two tackle points.

As Delhi shifts their focus to the Yoddhas, they will need to neutralize the four-raider threat. Their defense will be crucial in containing Gagan Gowda, Bhavani Rajput, and Surender Gill. Ashish Malik and Gaurav Chillar will be key in pinning down these raiders, especially on the left side of the defense where they will face the majority of the attacks.

Statistically, Delhi averages 34.2 points per game and concedes 32.20 points. Their raiding unit averages 19.73 raid points per game (fifth-best), and their defense averages 10.20 tackle points per game (ninth-best). Ashu Malik with 169 raid points & Yogesh Dahiya with 46 tackle points are the top performers for Delhi. 

Dabang Delhi KC Probable Starting 7 - Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Ashish, Sandeep, Gaurav Chillar, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish Malik

U.P. Yoddha Preview

UP Yoddhas, known for their unpredictability and strong raiding unit, secured another victory, this time against the Telugu Titans with a score of 33-36. The Yoddhas faced a challenging first half, trailing by seven points at 10-17. However, a tactical change by coach Jasvir Singh proved to be a game-changer.

Gagan Gowda, who has been a force for the Yoddhas in recent matches, was introduced and immediately made an impact. He rattled the Titans' defense, scoring 15 raid points (10 touch and 5 bonus). The Yoddhas outscored the Titans 26-16 in the second half, ultimately winning by three points.

Bhavani Rajput also contributed significantly, scoring 6 points (5 raid and 1 tackle). On the defensive end, Mahender Singh and Sumit Sangwan impressed with two tackle points each, while Hitesh Kumar led the charge with three tackle points.

As the Yoddhas aim to continue their winning streak, their captain, Surender Gill, has returned from injury. Coach Jasvir Singh is likely to employ a two-raider strategy in both halves to balance the raid distribution and maximize the team's offensive potential.

So far this season, Bharat Hooda has been the team's star raider, accumulating 88 raid points in 14 matches. Sumit Sangwan, with 49 tackle points, is the top scorer for the Yoddhas. The team is averaging 35 points per game and conceding 32.7 points. Their raiding unit, the seventh-best in the league, averages 19.67 raid points per game, while their defense averages 11 tackle points per game.

UP Yoddhas Probable Starting 7 - Gagan Gowda, Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Sumit Sangwan, Hitesh, Ashu Singh, Mahender Singh

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