Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

telt vs hs Match Prediction & Analysis

Telugu Titans Square off against Haryana Steelers in match 61 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Monday, 18th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Telugu Titans are coming off a 40-34 loss against UP Yoddha in their last match, while Haryana Steelers are coming off a 36-29 win over the Tamil Thalaivas, registering their 8th win of the season. Telugu Titans currently stand 8th on the PKL points table with 27 points from 9 matches (5 wins and 4 losses). On the other hand, Haryana Steelers continue their dominance and remain at the top of the table with 41 points from 10 matches (8 wins and 2 losses).

When it comes to the head-to-head record, Haryana Steelers have won six matches, while Telugu Titans have won four, and one match ended in a tie out of the 11 matches played. The average total match points in the last two seasons between both teams is 72.5. The Steelers have scored over 35 points in each of the last four matches against the Telugu Titans, averaging 41.5 points per game.

Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Telugu Titans Preview

Telugu Titans will be disappointed with the way their last game against the UP Yoddhas unfolded. They started strongly, leading by four points at halftime (16-20). However, a knee injury to captain Pawan Sherawat shifted the momentum in favor of the Yoddhas, who ultimately clinched the match 40-34.

Vijay Malik was the star performer for the Titans, securing his second Super 10 of the season with 15 points (11 touch points and 4 bonus points). Ashish Narwal struggled to provide the necessary support, finishing with only 3 points (1 raid touch, 1 bonus point, and 1 tackle point). Ajit Pawar was the best defender for the Titans with three tackle points, and Ankit contributed 2 tackle points. Krishan Dhull's performance on the right side of the defense was disappointing, as he failed to register a single tackle point.

The Titans now face an even tougher challenge against the Haryana Steelers, the best defensive team of the season. With their raiding unit's inconsistency, the team heavily relies on Vijay Malik's performance. The defense will need to be impeccable if the Titans hope to compete.Pawan Sherawat's injury status remains undisclosed, but he is likely to be rested for this game.

This season, the Titans have averaged 32.67 points per game, conceding 37.11 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 21.78 raid points per game, while their defense averages a meager 8 tackle points per game. Pawan Sherawat leads the team with 92 raid points, and Ajit Pawar and Sagar Stehpal are the top defenders with 16 tackle points each.

Telugu Titans Probable Starting 7 - Vijay Malik, Ashish Narwal, Manjeet, Ajit Pawar, Sagar, Ankit, Krishan Dhull

Telugu Titans Over/Under Predictions

Haryana Steelers Preview

Haryana Steelers continued their dominance in PKL Season 11, securing another victory over the Tamil Thalaivas with a score of 36-29. This marked their fifth consecutive win, highlighting their exceptional performance this season.

A collective effort from both raiders and defenders contributed to their success. Mohammadreza Shadloui led the defense with 7 tackle points, while Rahul Sethpal added 3 tackle points. On the offensive end, Vinay secured a Super 10 with 10 raid points (7 touch points and 3 bonus points), Shivam Patare contributed 6 raid points (4 touch points and 2 bonus points), and Vishal Tate added 4 touch points. The Steelers delivered a clinical performance.

While the Steelers have been winning consistently, they have exhibited a minor issue in their recent games: their cover defenders, who were initially strong, have occasionally been caught off guard, gifting points to their opponents. Apart from this minor flaw, the Steelers have been exceptional. Their raiders are adept at earning bonus points in 6-7 man defenses, and a significant portion of their raid points come from successful touches.

This season, the Steelers average 36.66 points per game and concede 30.6 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 19.7 points per game, and their defense averages 12.4 tackle points per game, ranking third-best in the league. Vinay leads the team with 69 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui tops the defense with 38 tackle points.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 -  Vinay, Shivam Patare, Vishal Tate, Sanjay, Jaideep, Rahul Sethpal, Mohammadreza Shadloui