Puneri Paltan vs U.P. Yoddha, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

punp vs upy Match Prediction & Analysis

Puneri Paltan Square off against UP Yoddha in match 63 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Tuesday, 19th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Puneri Paltan are coming off a 30-28 loss to the two-time PKL champions, the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Meanwhile, UP Yoddhas ended their four-match losing streak with a 40-34 victory over the Telugu Titans. The Paltan, after topping the table for four weeks, now find themselves in fourth position with 34 points from 10 matches (5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties). On the other hand, UP Yoddhas are currently ninth with 25 points from 9 matches (4 wins and 5 losses).

The head-to-head record between the Paltan and UP Yoddhas is closely contested, with both teams winning six games apiece out of the 12 matches played. Puneri Paltan have emerged victorious in three of the last four encounters, and the average total match score in these games is 76.5.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Puneri Paltan Preview

Puneri Paltan, after a strong start to the season, had been imposing their authority on every team they faced. However, since the injury to their captain Aslam Inamdar, the Paltan has struggled to close out games. Their recent loss against the Jaipur Pink Panthers is a classic example of the Paltan's inability to convert good performances into wins. 

Despite a strong showing from left raider Akash Shinde, who scored 7 raid points (6 touch and 1 bonus), the other raiders, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, and V Ajit Kumar, combined for only 5 points, a disappointing performance for a lineup that relies on contributions from all raiders. While their defense performed well, recording 14 tackles with a 66.67% success rate, Aman and Gaurav Khatri were the standout performers with three tackle points each. Abinesh Nadarajan and Sanket Sawant also contributed with two tackle points apiece.

The Paltan now turn their attention to the UP Yoddhas, who boast three tall and talented raiders. Unfortunately for the Paltan, the Yoddhas' raiders have recently started to find their form, with Bharat Hooda and Bhavani Rajput leading the charge. The Paltan's defense, particularly Aman, will face a significant challenge against the three right raiders. Pankaj Mohite, who has been inconsistent in recent matches, needs to step up and deliver a strong performance if the Paltan hopes to emerge victorious.

So far this season, the Paltan has averaged 35.6 points scored and 29.9 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit has averaged 17.2 raid points, while their defense has averaged 12.8 tackle points per game, the second-best defensive record in the league. Mohit Goyat, with 49 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 40 tackle points, have been the top performers for the Paltan this season.

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

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U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas returned to winning ways, thanks to Super 10 performances from Bhavani Rajput and Bharat Hooda in a 40-34 victory over the Telugu Titans. Bhavani Rajput was particularly impressive, scoring 10 raid points (8 touch and 2 bonus) and 2 tackle points. Bharat Hooda focused on bonus points, finishing with 11 raid points (4 touch and 7 bonus). Keshav Kumar played a crucial role, providing valuable support to the two primary raiders when needed. Hitesh, with four tackle points, was the best defender on the night, while Sumit Sangwan, with three tackle points, was the second-best defender.

The Yoddhas' raiders will be key to the outcome of the game against the Paltan. If their raiders can outsmart the Paltan's strong defensive unit, particularly the two corner defenders, Aman and Gaurav Khatri, then an upset is possible, and the Yoddhas could potentially climb back into the top six. However, the Yoddhas' defense, especially the cover defenders Ashu Singh and Gangaram, needs to improve significantly to contain the Paltan's versatile raiding unit.

So far this season, the Yoddhas have averaged 35.22 points scored and 32.66 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit has averaged 20.56 raid points per game, the third-best raiding record in the league. Their defense has averaged 10.67 tackle points per game, ranking eighth in the league. Bharat Hooda, with 75 raid points, is the team's top raider, while Sumit Sangwan, with 32 tackle points, is the best defender.

UP Yoddhas Probable Starting 7 - Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Keshav Kumar, Ashu Singh, Gangaram, Sumit Sangwan, Hitesh Kumar

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