Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

jpp vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

Jaipur Pink Panthers lock horns against Patna Pirates in match 41 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) season 11 on Friday, 8th November 2024. The match is slated to be played at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. 

Jaipur Pink Panthers are coming off a 33-30 win over the UP Yoddhas, while Patna Pirates are coming off a 40-42 loss against U Mumba. The Pink Panthers currently stand sixth on the points table with 19 points in six matches (3 wins, 2 losses & 1 draw). On the other hand Patna Pirates with 17 points in six matches (3 wins & 3 losses) stand at 10th position on the points table. 

Patna Pirates hold a slight dominance over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in head to head matches where they won 11 out of the 20 matches played. Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to snatch 9 games. Jaipur Pink Panthers have had the better of the Pirates in recent times having won three of the last five head to head matches. The last time these two teams met Patna Pirates won the game 33-36. 

Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

Jaipur Pink Panthers are back to winning ways after going winless for three games in a row. Ahead of their clash against the UP Yoddhas, the Pink Panthers were under pressure but came out on top with a close 33-30 win. Surprisingly, it wasn't Arjun Deshwal but Neeraj Narwal, in his second start, who led the charge with 9 points (6 raid touch, 1 bonus, 2 tackle). Deshwal contributed 5 points (4 touch, 1 bonus).

Their defense was top-notch, especially the two cover defenders: Reza Mirbagheri with 5 tackle points and Surjeet Singh with 4. Ankush Rathee added 3 tackle points.

The Panthers' defense now shifts its focus to the Patna Pirates, a dark horse in the tournament despite their recent loss. It will be a tough night for the Panthers' defensive unit, especially the corner-cover combo of Ankush Rathee and Surjeet Singh, who will need to contain Devank Dalal. If they can limit Dalal's impact, they can effectively shut down the Pirates' offense.

So far this season, the Jaipur Pink Panthers are averaging 36 points per game while conceding 32. Their raiding unit averages 19.67 points per game, and their defense averages 11.33 tackle points per game. Arjun Deshwal, with 53 raid points in 6 matches, is their top raider, and Ankush Rathee, with 17 tackle points, is their top defender.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Starting 7 - Arjun Deshwal, Neeraj Narwal, Ankush Rathee, Surjeet Singh, Ritik Sharma, Arpit Saroha, Reza Mirbagheri

Jaipur Pink Panthers Over/Under Predictions

Patna Pirates Preview

Patna Pirates are coming off a hard-fought 40-42 loss against U Mumba. Despite trailing by 3 points in the first half, the Pirates had a chance to win the game. However, their defense conceded 4 more tackle points than U Mumba, which ultimately cost them the match. This loss has left them stranded in the bottom half of the table with a 50% win rate.

The Pirates were once again led by their young, dynamic raider, Devank Dalal, who scored 15 raid points (13 touch and 2 bonus). Supporting raider Ayan Lohchab contributed 8 raid points (7 touch and 1 bonus), and Sandeep Kumar, coming off the bench, added 5 raid points (3 touch and 2 bonus). 

However, the Pirates' defense has not been able to complement their strong raiding unit. They have only made 7 tackles out of 25 attempts, resulting in a dismal success rate of 28%. In contrast, their raiders have outclassed opponents with a 47.73% raiding efficiency.

The only way for the Pirates to win their match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers is if their defenders step up and perform. Their raiders have been top-notch and will continue to do so. The Pirates need their defense to be charged up and minimize leakage.

This season, the Pirates are averaging 36.5 points on offense and allowing 36.16 points per game. Their raiding unit is the best in the league, scoring at 21.83 points per game, while their defense is ranked 10th, averaging 9.67 tackle points per game.

Patna Pirates Probable Starting 7 - Devank Dalal, Ayan Lohchab, Deepak Rathee, Shubham Shinde, Ankit Jaglan , Akram Sheikh, Sandeep Kumar 

Patna Pirates Spread Predictions