Patna Pirates vs U Mumba, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

patp vs umum Match Prediction & Analysis

Patna Pirates lock horns against U MUmba in match 37 of Pro Kabbadi league (PKL) on Wednesday, 6th November 2024 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. 

Patna Pirates are coming off a colossal 37-42 win over the UP Yoddhas in their last match, while U Mumba outclassed Dabang Delhi KC 32-26 in their last outing. The Pirates, with three wins and two losses in five matches, currently stand at 8th position with 16 points. On the other hand, U Mumba are 5th with three wins, two losses, and one tie in six matches, accumulating a total of 19 points.

Both teams are coming off wins in their last matches, and the battle is set to be between U Mumba's defensive unit, led by Sunil Kumar, and the explosive and young dynamic raiding unit of the Patna Pirates, led by Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab.

When it comes to the head-to-head record, U Mumba holds the upper hand with 11 wins, while Patna Pirates have won 8 matches, and one match ended in a tie out of the 20 matches played. The last two seasons between these teams have been highly competitive, with each team winning two games apiece. The last time these two teams clashed, Patna Pirates emerged victorious with a scoreline of 44-23.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Patna Pirates Preview

U Mumba, led by Sunil Kumar, put on a defensive masterclass against Ashu Malik's Dabang Delhi KC, registering their third win of the season and propelling themselves into the top six early in the campaign. The game was closely contested until the U Mumba defense had the final say, pinning down Dabang Delhi's raiders every time they ventured into the court. The match ended with a scoreline of 32-26.

Mumba made a surprise decision to substitute their lead raider, Ajit Chavan, who had scored only one raid point in the first ten minutes, bringing in all-rounder Rohit Raghav. In this match, the team's seniormost raider, Manjeet, stepped up, scoring 7 raid points (5 touch points and 2 bonus points) and also contributing defensively with a brilliant super tackle. Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh had a productive outing, finishing with 5 points (4 raid points and 1 tackle point).

On the defensive end, it was Sunil Kumar's brilliance with his double thigh holds that shone, earning him 4 tackle points. Right corner Sombir, with 3 tackle points, was the second-best defender. The surprise element, Rohit Raghav, pulled off two tackles in the final few minutes, finishing the game with a total of 3 raid points and 2 tackle points.

U Mumba will now shift their focus to the Pirates, who have recently picked up pace in the season, especially their two young raiders who have been unstoppable, dismantling both corner defenders of their opponents. Once again, U Mumba's corners will have to perform well, as their raiders might struggle against a strong Patna Pirates defense.

So far this season, U Mumba has averaged 31.8 points per game and conceded 32 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.3 raid points per game, and their defense averages 10.5 tackle points per game. Ajit Chavan, with 39 raid points, and Sombir Goswami, with 13 tackle points, are the team's top performers.

U Mumba Probable Starting 7 - Manjeet, Ajit Chavan, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Rinku HC, Sombir Goswami, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal 

Patna Pirates Over/Under Predictions

U Mumba Preview

Patna Pirates are picking up the pace at the right time in the tournament as we slowly head towards the halfway point of PKL Season 11. The Pirates are racking up wins with their impressive performances. In their last match, the Pirates bulldozed past the UP Yoddhas, winning the contest 37-42.

Led by Devank, who scored yet another Super 10, finishing with 11 raid points (7 touch points and 4 bonus points), and supported by Ayan Lohchab with 9 points (6 raid touch points, 2 bonus points, and 1 tackle point), the Pirates' raiding unit was in top form. The defense also motored perfectly, with everyone stepping up and performing. 

Especially noteworthy was the cover defender Deepak Rathee, who was top-notch with his dashes and thigh holds, finishing with 4 tackle points. Shubham Shinde, with 3 tackle points from the left corner position, and Ankit Jaglan, with 2 tackle points, all contributed significantly.

The Pirates' raiders will have a tougher time against the solid U Mumba defense. If the Pirates can play the waiting game and entice the defenders to come to them, they could be in for a raid fest. The speed of Ayan, who excels at bonus points, running hand touches, and toe touches, will be particularly effective.

So far this season, the Pirates have scored an average of 35.8 points per game and conceded 35 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20.6 raid points per game, and their defense averages 10.2 tackle points per game. Devank, with 61 raid points in five matches, is their top raider, and Ankit Jaglan, with 18 tackle points, is their top defender.

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

U Mumba vs Patna Pirates Betting Tips

1. Total Match Points Over 67.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

2. Patna Pirates Total Points Over 32.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

3. Total Raid Points Over 40.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)