Haryana Steelers vs U.P. Yoddha, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

hs vs upy Match Prediction & Analysis

Table Toppers Haryana Steelers square off against a formidable UP Yoddhas side in the 117th match of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on Tuesday, 17th December 2024. The match at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune.

Haryana Steelers suffered a seven point, 44-37 loss in the hands of Dabang Delhi KC, which is only their fifth loss of the season. On the other hand, the UP Yoddhas are coming off a 27-30, three point win over U Mumba in a tightly contested game. The Steelers are already through to the playoff's currently sit at the top of the points table with 78 points in 20 matches (15 wins & 5 losses). Meanwhile the UP Yoddhas climb up to 3rd spot with 64 points in 19 matches (10 wins, 6 losses & 3 ties). 

Head to Head Record - Haryana Steelers and UP Yoddhas clashed off 11 times in PKL, and the rivalry between these teams has been neck to neck where the Haryana Steelers holds a slight edge with five wins, UP Yoddhas won four and two matches ended in a tie. 

Most of the games between these two teams tend to be high scoring, but this season when these teams met match 26, it was a low scoring affair where the Haryana Steelers clinched a two point 28-30 win. In season 9 and 10 the average total match points between these teams was 78.5, where UP Yoddhas scored over 33 points in three of the four matches and last season both teams scored over 50 points one time apiece. 

Haryana Steelers vs U.P. Yoddha Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Haryana Steelers Preview

After a three-match unbeaten streak, the Haryana Steelers were soundly defeated by Dabang Delhi KC in their last match. The Steelers' coach was stunned by his team's lethargic performance. The Steelers were completely outplayed and carelessly gifted points by attempting advanced tackles between the baulk line and the midline. Their tackle efficiency plummeted to 29.63%.

The Steelers also suffered three all-outs, marking the second time this season they've conceded three or more all-outs. Shivam Patare led the raiding department with six raid points (five touch points and one bonus point). He was substituted early in the second half and did not return. Vinay had another average performance, scoring only three raid points (two touch points and one bonus point). Mohammadreza Shadloui continued to impress with his all-round ability, scoring six raid points (five touch points and one bonus point) and three tackle points.

The defeat against Delhi serves as a wake-up call for the Steelers before the playoffs. They can now focus on improving their raiding department, which has been a weakness, and addressing the leaky defense, particularly in the cover positions. 

Shivam Patare, with 124 raid points, an average of 6.52 raid points per game, and a raid efficiency of 59.04%, is the team's most effective raider. No other raider has a raid efficiency exceeding 50%. The upcoming match against the Yoddhas will be a battle of defensive prowess, but the team with the superior raiding performance is likely to emerge victorious.

This season, the Steelers have been averaging 37.1 points per game while conceding 31.95 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 20.85 raid points per game, is ranked second, and their defense, averaging 12.05 tackle points per game, is the second best in the league. Vinay, with 140 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui, with 67 tackle points, have been the standout performers for the team.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 - Shivam Patare, Vinay, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Rahul Sethpal, Jaideep Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull, Vipul Lamba

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U.P. Yoddha Preview

UP Yoddhas, led by Sumit Sangwan, have been on a roll recently, enjoying a six-match unbeaten streak (four wins and two ties) since their 14-point defeat against the Tamil Thalaivas in match number 77. In their latest match against U Mumba, the Yoddhas outlasted a late surge from Mumba to secure an important three-point, 27-30 win.

The Yoddhas' victory was a collective team effort. While their raiders struggled in the first half, scoring only six raid points, their defense stepped up, contributing seven tackle points. In the final 20 minutes of the game, the Yoddhas' raiders improved, scoring 10 crucial raid points. 

Bhavani Rajput led the team with seven raid points, while Gagan Gowda, known for his Super 10 performances, had a more average game with five raid points. The defense, led by Nitesh Kumar (four tackle points) and Sumit (three tackle points), was outstanding. Bharat Hooda, versatile in both right and left cover positions, contributed three raid points and one tackle point.

The Yoddhas are currently in a comfortable position, but their fortunes can change quickly if they lose a few matches. They need just two wins in their next three matches to secure a top-four finish. Their biggest challenge will be against the Steelers, a team that has historically proven difficult for the Yoddhas. Both teams boast strong defensive units, but the Yoddhas' raiding unit has been exceptional recently. If they can maintain this form, a Yoddhas victory is highly likely.

The Yoddhas are averaging 34.42 points per game and conceding 32.31 points. Their raiding unit, the fourth-best in the league, averages 20 raid points per game, while their defense averages 10.58 tackle points per game. Bhavani Rajput with 114, Gagan Gowda with 110 raid points, Sumit Sangwan with 56 tackle points are the top performer's for the Yoddhas in the season. 

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

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