Gujarat Giants vs Bengal Warriors, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

gg vs bw Match Prediction & Analysis

Gujarat Giants lockhorns against Bengal Warriors in match 51 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Wednesday, 13th November 2024. The match is slated to be played at Noida Indoor Stadium. 

The Gujarat Giants are coming off a 27-40 loss to the Patna Pirates, while the Bengal Warriors are coming off a 29-40 win over the Bengaluru Bulls. The Giants are currently at the bottom of the points table with 7 points from 8 matches (1 win and 7 losses). The Bengal Warriors, on the other hand, are positioned 7th with 23 points (3 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws).

The head-to-head record between the two teams is nearly even, with the Gujarat Giants winning 5 matches and the Bengal Warriors winning 4, with 2 matches ending in draws. The Giants have won three of the last five contests. 

Gujarat Giants vs Bengal Warriors Over/Under Predictions

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Gujarat Giants Preview

Gujarat Giants' losing streak continues as they lost yet another match this season, bringing their loss count to seven. Their recent defeat against the Patna Pirates, 27-40, was particularly disappointing. The Giants' raiders once again displayed a lack of intent, with their three raiders combining for a meager 10 raid points. While their defense was relatively efficient in the last game, with a lower tackle attempt rate and a 40% success rate compared to the raiders' 30.77%, it wasn't enough to secure a victory.

Every game from here on is a virtual knockout for the Giants. One more loss will end their season. Coach Ram Mehar Singh's micromanagement of the team has been a concern. The team's raiders, despite being some of the most skilled and swiftest in the league, haven't been allowed to express themselves freely. Prateek Dahiya, a lethal raider in 6-7 man defenses, has been underutilized, while Rakesh has been shouldering the raiding burden with numerous empty raids.

Against the formidable Bengal Warriors, Jitender Yadav, the lone ranger in the defensive unit in the right corner, will have to step up against the right raiders Maninder Singh and Ntin Dhankar. The cover defenders will need to provide better support to their corner defenders, which has been lacking in recent games. This season, the Giants are averaging 27.37 points per game and conceding 38.37 points per game. Their raiding unit is averaging 14.63 raid points, while their defense is averaging 10.63 tackle points per game.

Gujarat Giants Probable Starting 7 - Pratik Dahiya, Guman Singh, Rakesh Sangroya, Mohit, Neeraj Kumar, Sombir, Jitender Yadav

Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors are back in winning form, dominating the Bengaluru Bulls 40-29 in their last match. Both their raiders, Nitin Dhankar (14 raid points) and Maninder Singh (10 raid points), were productive. On the defensive end, Nitesh Kumar led the way with three tackle points, while Mayur Kadam and Fazel Atrachali contributed two tackle points each.

With their raiders back in form after a few poor outings, the Warriors look lethal. They have two reliable backup raiders, Sushil and Pranay Rane, who can contribute 4-5 raid points per game, easing the pressure on Maninder and Nitin. Against the out-of-form Giants' raiding unit, the Warriors are expected to have an easy game. The corner cover duo of Fazel Atrachali and Mayur Kadam will be crucial in pinning down the Giants' right raiders.

This season, the Bengal Warriors are averaging 34.14 points per game and conceding 33 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 20.29 points per game, is the fourth-best in the league. However, their defense, averaging 10 tackle points per game, is ranked ninth. Nitin Kumar Dhankar is the top raider with 61 raid points, while Fazel Atrachali is the top defender with 25 tackle points.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Maninder Singh, Nitin Kumar Dhankar, Pranay Rane, Mayur Kadam, Parveen Thakur, Nitesh Kumar, Fazel Atrachali

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