Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

gg vs telt Match Prediction & Analysis

Gujarat Giants lock horns against Telugu Titans in match 71 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Saturday, 23rd November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

The Gujarat Giants are coming off a hard-fought 39-39 tie against Dabang Delhi KC, while the Telugu Titans secured a dramatic 29-31 win over the Bengal Warriors. The Giants currently sit in 11th place on the PKL points table with 15 points from 11 matches (2 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie). In contrast, the Telugu Titans have climbed to second place with 42 points from 12 matches (8 wins and 4 losses). The Giants have a significant point differential of -77, while the Titans have a smaller differential of -14.

Historically, the head-to-head record is heavily skewed in favor of the Gujarat Giants, who have won nine of the ten matches against the Telugu Titans. The Titans' solitary win came in their first-ever encounter. The Giants are currently on a seven-match unbeaten streak against the Titans. In the last two seasons, the average total match points between these two teams have been 65, suggesting that their matches tend to be low-scoring affairs.

Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujarat Giants Preview

Gujarat Giants finally found their form in their last game against Dabang Delhi KC, pulling off a miraculous tie in the last raid of the match to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Giants trailed by three points at the end of the 1st half, with the scoreline being 20-17. In the second half, both their raiders and defenders came to the party, with Jitender Yadav sealing the tie for the Giants with a solid ankle hold on Ashu Malik on the last raid of the match. 

However, the main man was Parteek Dahiya, who initially didn't feature in the starting lineup but was quickly substituted for Himanshu Singh by coach Ram Mehar. Parteek went on to score 20 raid points, including 17 touch points and three bonus points. Jitender Yadav also stepped up, finishing with four tackle points, while Mohammad Nabi Baksh, coming off the bench, scored four points (three raid and one tackle).

The Giants come into this game with a bit of a chip on their shoulder, having found their right combination. Expect more from Parteek Dahiya and Guman Singh in the raiding department against the Titans. Mohammad Nabi Bakhsh is expected to be swapped into the starting seven, likely replacing Rakesh Sangroya. If the Giants' cover defenders can excel and stop the Titans' raiders, they might be in for another exciting turnaround and clinch the game.

Statistically, the Giants have averaged 26.90 points per game this season, the lowest by any team. They have conceded 36.90 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 16.45 raid points per game, ranking 12th, while their defense averages 10.73 tackle points per game, the sixth-best this season. Guman Singh, with 75 raid points, and Jitender Yadav, with 32 tackle points, are the top performers for the Giants this season.

Gujarat Giants Probable Starting 7 - Parteek Dahiya, Guman Singh, Mohammad Nabi Baksh, Jitender Yadav, Himanshu, Mohit, Balaji D

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Telugu Titans Preview

The Telugu Titans, who were briefly at the top of the table before the Haryana Steelers reclaimed the position, registered their seventh win of the season and their first against the Bengal Warriors in eight years with a 29-31 victory. Their raiders and defenders played commendably, led by captain Vijay Malik, who scored 14 raid points (10 touch and 4 bonus), and Manjeet, who contributed 3 raid points. The defense was patient, avoiding easy points for most of the game. Corner defenders Shankar Gadai and Ankit had strong performances, each finishing with three tackle points. Sagar Rawal also contributed with two tackle points.

The Titans now turn their attention to the Gujarat Giants, a team they haven't defeated in the last three seasons and against whom they have a seven-match losing streak. However, their recent performances, particularly their ability to stay in games and capitalize on key moments, suggest they could challenge the Giants. If they can contain Parteek Dahiya, limit Guman Singh's impact, and avoid Jitender Yadav on the left corner, the Titans could extend their winning streak to four matches.

Statistically, the Telugu Titans average 33.75 points per game and concede 34.91 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20.33 raid points per game, the second-best this season, while their defense averages 9.25 tackle points per game, ranking 11th. Among active players, Ashish Narwal leads with 58 raid points, and Sagar Stehpal leads the defense with 27 tackle points.

Telugu Titans Probable Starting 7 -  Vijay Malik, Ashish Narwal, Manjeet, Ankit, Shankar Gadai, Sagar Sethpal, Ajit Pawar

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