Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

punp vs bb Match Prediction & Analysis

Puneri Paltan battle out against the Bengaluru Bulls in the 110th match  in the final leg of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on Friday, 13th December 2024. The match at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune.

Puneri Paltan are coming off a 26-30, four point loss against the Dabang Delhi KC in their last match, on the other hand the Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a 37-26, 11 point loss against the table toppers in their last match. Puneri Paltan currently stand 8th in the PKL points table with 49 points in 18 matches (7 wins, 8 losses & 3 ties), meanwhile Bengaluru Bulls currently stand at the bottom of the points table with 19 points in 18 matches ( 2 wins, 15 losses & 1 tie). 

In their head-to-head records, the Puneri Paltan hold a dominant record over the Bengaluru Bulls, winning 12 out of 19 matches. The Bulls have won 7 matches. Puneri have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters, with the last game between these two teams being a 22-36 win to Puneri Paltan. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Puneri Paltan Preview

Puneri Paltan are facing a challenging phase, having lost four of their last five games. With a playoff spot up for grabs, the team, under new coach Ajay Thakur, must step up their performance to defend their title.

In their recent match against Dabang Delhi KC, Paltan lost 26-30. They trailed by two points at halftime (10-12) and failed to contain Delhi's momentum, conceding a crucial all-out. Mohit Goyat was the top performer with seven points (four raid, three tackle), while Pankaj Mohite scored five raid points. On the defensive end, Aman led with three tackle points.

With four games remaining, Paltan can potentially reach 69 points if they win all matches. Their upcoming game against the out-of-form Bengaluru Bulls presents an opportunity to secure a much-needed victory. However, their struggling defense must improve their tackle accuracy to avoid conceding easy points.

This season, the Paltan averages 33.83 points scored and 32.16 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit averages 18 raid points per game, ranking eighth, while their defense averages 10.94 tackle points per game, the fourth-best in the league. Pankaj Mohite, with 99 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 49 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, Aman

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

The Bengaluru Bulls, despite being eliminated from the playoff race, continue to struggle, losing their latest match against the Haryana Steelers by an 11-point margin (37-26). The Bulls' raiders once again underperformed, managing a dismal success rate of 17.78%.

Jatin and Sushil were the top raiders with five and four raid points, respectively. On the defensive end, Nitin Rawal continued his impressive form, adding four tackle points to his season tally of 65. Saurabh Nandal contributed three tackle points, while Parteek chipped in with four points (three raid, one tackle).

The Bulls now focus on salvaging pride and ending the season on a positive note. Their performances could potentially impact the playoff race for other teams. If the Bulls' raiders can ignite and deliver a strong performance, they have a good chance of defeating the struggling Puneri Paltan side.

This season, the Bulls have averaged 30.78 points per game and conceded 39.44 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 17.39 raid points per game, and their defense averages 10.72 tackle points per game led by Nitin Rawal with 63 tackle points. 

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Pardeep Narwal, Akshit Dhull, Jai Bhawan, Sunny Sherawat, Parteek, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal

PUNP vs BB
Winning Prediction

The Bengaluru Bulls, despite their recent struggles, have a chance to surprise the Puneri Paltan. With a rejuvenated raiding unit and a solid defensive line, the Bulls can capitalize on the Paltan's inconsistent form. A strong start and disciplined performance could lead to a much-needed victory for the Bulls.

Bengaluru Bulls to Win!

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