Gujarat Giants vs Puneri Paltan, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

gg vs punp Match Prediction & Analysis

Gujarat Giants square off against Puneri Paltan in match 84 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Friday, 29th November 2024. The match is slated to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Gujarat Giants are coming off a 37-39, two point nail biter of a win over the Bengal Warriors, on the other hand Puneri Paltan head into this game on the back of a 10-point, 38-28 loss against the Haryana Steelers in their last outing. The Giants currently stand 11th in the PKL points table with 25 points in 13 matches ( 4 wins, 8 losses & 1 tie) and the Paltan after a string of losses drop down to 7th spot with 42 points in 14 matches (6 wins, 5 losses & 3 ties). 

When it comes to head to head record, Gujarat Giants hold a slight advantage with 8 wins, while Puneri Paltan won 6 matches and one game ended in a tie. Puneri Paltan won three of their last five games against the Gujarat Giants and currently on a three match unbeaten run against the Giants. The last time these two teams met earlier in the season Puneri Paltan came out on top with a commanding 49-30 win. The average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 63.66. 

Gujarat Giants vs Puneri Paltan Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujarat Giants Preview

The Gujarat Giants, under head coach Ram Mehar Singh, are slowly but surely climbing back into the tournament, with three wins and one tie in their last five games. Their recent 37-39 victory over the Bengal Warriors showcases their resilience and ability to overcome tougher opponents. The Giants trailed by a point at halftime (20-19) and faced a dominant 10-minute spell from the Warriors, including an all-out. However, they turned the tide in the final five minutes, inflicting an all-out of their own to secure the win.

Guman Singh led the scoring with 12 raid points (8 touch, 4 bonus), while substitute Himanshu Singh proved to be a game-changer, contributing 6 points (5 raid, 1 bonus) and a crucial super tackle on Nitin Dhankar. Defensively, Himanshu impressed with 4 tackle points, Jitender Yadav made timely contributions with ankle holds, and Priyank Chandel chipped in with 2 tackle points. Monu's all-round performance, with 4 points (2 raid, 2 tackle), further boosted the Giants' efforts.

The Giants now face another challenging opponent, the Puneri Paltan, who have also struggled this season. This presents an opportunity for the Giants to exploit the Paltan's defensive weaknesses and rack up raid points. Historically, the Giants have a higher chance of winning when their raiders score 20 or more points.

Statistically, the Giants have averaged 30.69 points per game this season, the lowest by any team. They have conceded 36.23 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 16.85 raid points per game, ranking 12th, while their defense averages 11 tackle points per game, the sixth-best this season. Guman Singh, with 92 raid points, and Jitender Yadav, with 37 tackle points, are the top performers for the Giants this season.

Gujarat Giants Probable Starting 7 - Parteek Dahiya, Guman Singh Monu, Jitender Yadav, Himanshu, Mohit, Ronak

Puneri Paltan Preview

The Puneri Paltan are currently in a slump, having lost three of their last five games. Their most recent defeat, a 38-28 loss to the Haryana Steelers, was marked by a controversial tactical decision. Trailing by 8 points at halftime (22-14), the Paltan managed to reduce the deficit to 5 points with 11 minutes remaining. However, coach BC Ramesh made a surprising substitution in the 29th minute, replacing key defender Gaurav Khatri with Sanket Sawant, a move that raised eyebrows as the Paltan were gaining momentum.

Pankaj Mohite led the Paltan's raiding efforts with 11 raid points (7 touch, 4 bonus), while Akash Shinde contributed 6 raid points (4 touch, 2 bonus). Mohit Goyat, however, struggled to make an impact, scoring only one raid point. Defensively, Mohit Khaler was the standout performer, securing three tackle points. The Paltan's defensive errors have been a significant factor in their recent losses, and they will need to address these issues to improve their performance.

This season, the Paltan averages 34.7 points scored and 31.2 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.21 raid points per game, ranking ninth, while their defense averages 11.14 tackle points per game, the third-best in the league. Pankaj Mohite, with 74 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 46 tackle points, are the Paltan's top performers.

Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7 - Pankaj Mohite, Akash Shinde, Mohit Goyat, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Mohit Khaler 

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