Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

punp vs gg Match Prediction & Analysis

Puneri Paltan lock horns  against Gujarat Giants in match 33 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) 2024 on Monday, 4th November at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. 

Puneri Paltan are coming off a 35-28 win over U Mumba in the Maharashtra derby on Sunday, while Gujarat Giants lost their last match against Tamil Thalaivas 25-44, a proper drubbing where they lost by a margin of 19 points. The Paltan currently stand at the top of the points table with 24 points in 6 matches ( 4 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie) and Gujarat Giants stand at 11th place with 7 points in four matches (1 win & 3 losses). 

When it comes to head to head record, Gujarat Giants hold a slight advantage with 8 wins, while Puneri Paltan won 5 matches and one game ended in a tie. Puneri Paltan won both the games last season, with the recent win being a 24-34, 10 point win to the Paltan's. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Puneri Paltan Preview

Puneri Paltan are coming off another solid win, defeating U Mumba 35-28 in their last game to register their fourth victory of the season. The Paltan dominated the game from the first half, leading 22-16 after the initial 20 minutes. They maintained their lead in the second half with a 13-12 scoreline.

Team captain Aslam Inamdar, with 10 points (8 raid touch, 1 bonus, and 1 tackle), was the top scorer for the Paltan. Right corner defender Gaurav Khatri, with seven tackle points, dismantled U Mumba's raiding unit. Mohit Goyat, with 9 raid points, mostly touch points, made a significant impact. With this win, Puneri Paltan solidified their position at the top of the PKL table.  Against the Giants, the onus is once again on their defense, which has been exceptional. Their versatile raiding unit continues to contribute crucial raid points in every game. 

So far this season, Puneri Paltan is averaging 34.6 points per game and has scored 30 or more points in every match. They have allowed 27.83 points per game and have only conceded over 30 points twice in their four matches. Mohit Goyat, with 33 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 28 tackle points, are the team's leading raiders and defenders, respectively. 

Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7 -  Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, Gaurav Khatri, Aman, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant

Gujarat Giants Preview

Gujarat Giants are in a bit of a rut. After winning their opening match against Bengaluru Bulls 36-32, the Giants have lost three consecutive matches, most recently a 19-point defeat against Tamil Thalaivas (25-44). Aside from Guman Singh, who scored 7 raid points, no other raider managed to score even four raid points. Rakes and Prateek Dahiya were the second-best raiders with three raid points each. On the defensive end, Sombir led with two tackle points.

The Giants' primary issue has been their inconsistent raiding unit. They have struggled to score points through touches and bonus points in 6-7 defenses. None of their raiders have achieved a Super 10 this season, while their defense, led by Sombir, has only one High 5. The left corner and right cover positions have been particularly vulnerable. Coach Ram Meher Singh may make changes, potentially starting Prateek Dahiya in place of Rohit.

This season, the Giants have averaged 29.25 points per game and have only scored over 30 points once in four games. They have conceded 36 points per game, with every opponent scoring over 30 points against them.

Gujarat Giants Probable Starting 7 - Rakesh, Prateek Dahiya, Sombir, Neeraj Kumar, Himanshu Singh, Guman Singh, Vahid Rezamieher

Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants Betting Tips 

1. Total Match Points Over 64.5 @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

2. Puneri Paltan Total Points Over 36.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 31.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

PUNP vs GG
Winning Prediction

Puneri Paltan, riding high on their impressive form, are strong favorites to defeat the struggling Gujarat Giants. The Paltan's robust defense, led by Gaurav Khatri, has been a major factor in their success. Their versatile raiding unit, anchored by Mohit Goyat, has also been consistently delivering. In contrast, the Giants have been plagued by inconsistent raiding and defensive lapses. Expect the Paltan to dominate the match and secure a comfortable victory.

Puneri Paltan to Win!

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