Telugu Titans vs U Mumba, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

telt vs umum Match Prediction & Analysis

Telugu Titans Square off against U Mumba in match 66 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Wednesday, 20th 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 dominant 22-point victory over the Haryana Steelers, 49-27. U Mumba, on the other hand, secured a nail-biting one-point win over the Bengaluru Bulls, 37-38. The Titans currently stand seventh in the PKL points table with 32 points in 10 matches (6 wins and 4 losses), while U Mumba is second with 39 points in 11 matches (7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie).

When it comes to the head-to-head record, U Mumba holds a dominant position with 10 wins, while the Telugu Titans have won five matches and three matches have ended in a tie in the 18 matches played between the two teams. U Mumba has won three of their last five games against the Telugu Titans, and the average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 77.75.

Telugu Titans vs U Mumba Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Telugu Titans Preview

Telugu Titans surprised everyone by delivering a commanding 22-point victory over the table-topping Haryana Steelers, with a final score of 49-27. This match showcased the true potential of the Telugu Titans' defense. Led by Ashish Narwal's 11 touch points and Vijay Malik's 7 raid points (6 touch, 1 bonus) and 1 tackle point, the Titans' offense was on fire. 

A significant change in the left corner position saw Krishan Dhull benched in favor of Shankar Gadai, who delivered a stellar performance with a High 5 (5 tackle points). Sagar Sethpal also contributed with five tackle points, marking the first instance this season where both Titans' defenders achieved High 5s in a single game. Anit further bolstered the defense with three tackle points.

The injury status of Titans captain Pawan Sherawat remains uncertain, but he is expected to miss the upcoming match against Mumbai. The onus will once again fall on Vijay Malik, who has been impressive on both offense and defense, scoring 41 raid points and 4 tackle points. Shankar Gadai is likely to retain his position in the right corner over Krishan Dhull. Ajit Pawar will play a crucial role in containing Ajit Chavan.

The Titans average 34.3 points per game and concede 36.1 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 21.4 raid points per game, while their defense averages 8.8 tackle points per game, the lowest in the league this season. Sagar Sethpal, with 21 tackle points in 10 matches, is the Titans' top defender.

Telugu Titans Probable Starting 7 -  Vijay Malik, Ashish Narwal, Manjeet, Shankar Gadai, Ankit, Ajit Pawar, Sagar Sethpal

U Mumba Preview

U Mumba pulled off a miraculous one-point victory over the Bengaluru Bulls, 37-38, showcasing their tactical brilliance and game awareness. Ajit Chavan once again led the way with a Super 10 performance, scoring 10 raid points (6 touch and 4 bonus points). Manjeet provided solid support with 9 raid points (6 touch and 3 bonus points). 

The defense stepped up collectively, with Sunil Kumar leading the charge with 4 tackle points. Sombir, Rinku, and Parvesh Bhainswal contributed with three tackle points each. Amirmohammad Zafardanesh impressed with his all-round performance, scoring 4 points (2 raid bonus and 2 tackle points).

U Mumba has performed exceptionally well in the last five games, losing only to the Haryana Steelers. Their raiders have a success raid percentage of 33%, and their defense has a success tackle percentage of 41%. The outcome of the game will largely depend on U Mumba's raiding performance, as the Titans' defense has shown inconsistency, an area that Mumba can exploit.

Statistically, Mumba averages 34.54 points per game and concedes 34.63 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 19.64 raid points per game, ranking fifth in the league, and their defense averages 11 tackle points per game, ranking fifth. Ajit Chavan, with 101 raid points, is the team's top raider, while Rinku and Sunil Kumar, with 24 tackle points each in 11 matches, are the top defenders for Mumba this season.

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