Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

punp vs umum Match Prediction & Analysis

It's time for the Maharashtra Derby on Super Sunday as the reigning champions, Puneri Paltan, lock horns with U Mumba in Match 32 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on November 3, 2024, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

The Puneri Paltan drew their last match against the Bengal Warriors 32-32 in a nail-biting contest, and then continued their strong performance with an upset win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers 39-37. The Paltan currently stands second in the PKL points table with 19 points from four matches. On the other hand, U Mumba, with 13 points from four matches (two wins, one draw, and one loss), is currently positioned eighth in the points table.

When it comes to the head-to-head record, both teams have had closely contested matches. Currently, U Mumba leads the battle with 10 wins, while Puneri Paltan has won nine games, and three games have ended in a tie out of the 22 matches played so far. The Paltan won two of the last four games, and the last time these two teams met, the match ended in a 32-32 tie.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Puneri Paltan Preview

The Puneri Paltan have been dominant this season, but they will be disappointed with their last outing against the Bengal Warriors, which ended in a 32-32 draw. Despite leading 12-15 at halftime and extending their lead to over six points, the Warriors staged a comeback in the final ten minutes.

Akash Shinde, in his first start of the season, impressed with 8 points (6 raid touch, 1 bonus, and 1 tackle). Team captain Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat combined for only 5 points, while the team's right corner, who has been in excellent form, failed to register a single tackle point. Pankaj Mohite, coming off the bench, contributed 8 points (6 raid touch, 1 bonus, and 1 tackle). Abinesh Nadarajan, with his strong body blocks and dashes, kept the opponent raiders quiet. Right corner Gaurav Khatri was also effective, with three tackle points, including chain tackles and ankle holds.

The Puneri Paltan are averaging 34.2 points per game this season, while conceding 27.8 points per game. The raiding unit is averaging 16 raid points, and the defense has been exceptional, averaging 14.4 tackle points per game. Mohit Goyat, with 24 raid points, is the top raider, while Gaurav Khatri, with 21 tackle points, and Aman, with 14 tackle points, are the top defenders for the Paltan.

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

U Mumba Preview

Unlike last season, U Mumba has built a young core of raiders, backed by an experienced defender who led the Jaipur Pink Panthers to their title in season 9. So far, U Mumba has lost only one game, winning two and tying one. In their last game, Mumba defeated the Jaipur Pink Panthers 39-37. Left raider Ajit Chavan, with 14 raid points (7 touch and 7 bonus), was the best raider for U Mumba. Rohit Raghav was a surprise performer, scoring 7 raid points (5 touch and 2 bonus) in the closing moments of the game to power Mumba to victory.

On the defensive end, Rinku HC, Sunil, Parvesh Bhainswal, and Sombi contributed with 4, 2, 2, and 1 tackle point, respectively. However, the performance of experienced raider Manjeet has been disappointing, with only 4 points scored so far. Mumba's raiders will face a tough challenge against the league's best defensive team. If they can outsmart the Puneri defense, we might witness another upset to close out Sunday night.

U Mumba is averaging 32.75 points per game this season, while conceding 32.75 points per game. Their raiding unit has been impressive, scoring 18.5 raid points per game. Their defense is averaging 11 tackle points per game. Rinku, with 11 tackle points, is the top defender, while Ajit Chauhan, with 29 raid points in four matches, is the top raider.

U Mumba Probable Starting 7 - Ajit Chavan, Manjeet, Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Rinku, Sombir. 

Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Betting Tips

1. Puneri Paltan to Win @ 1.62 (Parimatch)

2. Total Match Points Over 66.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 32.5 @ 1.80 (Parimatch)

PUNP vs UMUM
Winning Prediction

The Puneri Paltan's versatility and defensive prowess give them a clear edge over U Mumba. While U Mumba's young raiders have shown promise, the Paltan's experienced defenders, led by Gaurav Khatri and Aman, can stifle their attack. The Paltan's raiding unit, with multiple scoring options like Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, and Pankaj Mohite, can exploit any defensive lapses by U Mumba. Expect the Paltan to dominate the match and secure a convincing victory.

Puneri Paltan to Win!

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