U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

umum vs jpp Match Prediction & Analysis

U Mumba square off against Jaipur Pink Panthers in match 28 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL 2024) on Thursday, 31st October in the second match of the rivalry week. The match is slated to be played at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

U Mumba drew their last match against Bengal Warriors in a thrilling 31-31 tie. Jaipur Pink Panthers also drew their last match, 30-30, against Tamil Thalaivas. U Mumba currently ranks 9th with 9 points from three matches, while Jaipur Pink Panthers are 5th with 13 points from four matches (two wins, one loss, and one tie).

Both teams are coming off draws in their last matches. U Mumba, who have had a strong start to the season, will aim to build on their momentum. Jaipur Pink Panthers, on the other hand, will look to return to winning ways after two tough outings. 

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Jaipur Pink Panthers winning 11 of the 23 matches and U Mumba winning 10. Two matches ended in a tie. Jaipur Pink Panthers have a dominant recent record against U Mumba, winning their last four encounters, including a 31-41 victory in their most recent meeting. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

U Mumba Preview

U Mumba drew their last match against Bengal Warriors 31-31. Despite Bengal Warriors holding a 7-point lead at halftime (13-20), U Mumba staged a strong comeback in the second half, outscoring their opponents by 7 points. Manjeet, with 7 raid points, was instrumental in U Mumba's comeback.

U Mumba's defense, led by Sombir (5 tackle points), Rinku (3 tackle points), and Sunil Kumar (2 tackle points), played a crucial role in the comeback. This tie helped U Mumba climb to 8th position in the points table.

U Mumba is averaging 30.66 points per game this season, scoring under 30 points in one match. They have conceded 31.33 points per game, including two matches with over 30 points conceded. Amir Mohd Zafardanesh, with 17 raid points in three matches, is the team's top raider. Sombir Goswami, with 9 tackle points, leads the defense.

U Mumba Probable Starting 7: Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Manjeet, Ajit Chavan, Sombir, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Rinku 

Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

After a one-sided 37-25 loss to Haryana Steelers, Jaipur Pink Panthers drew their last match against Tamil Thalaivas 30-30. Arjun Deshwal (7 raid points) and Vikas Kandola (6 raid points) led the raiding effort, while the defense, particularly Ankush Rathee (4 tackle points), Surjeet Singh (3 tackle points), Reza Mirbagheri (3 tackle points), and Lucky Sharma (2 tackle points), played a crucial role in keeping the team in the game. All-rounder Abhijeet Malik also contributed with one tackle point.

With the draw, Pink Panthers climbed to 5th position with 13 points from 4 matches. The upcoming match against U Mumba is expected to be a defensive battle. If the Pink Panthers' raiders can outperform their opponents, they have a good chance of winning.

Jaipur Pink Panthers are averaging 35.25 points per game and conceding 30.75 points per game this season. Their raiding unit averages 20.5 points per game, while the defense averages 10.25 tackle points per game. Arjun Deshwal, with 44 raid points in 4 matches, is the team's top raider. Ankush Rathee (10 tackle points) and Surjeet Singh (9 tackle points) are the top defenders.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Starting 7 - Arjun Deshwal, Abhijeet Malik, Shrikant Jadhav, Reza Mirbagheri, Lucky Sharma, Ankush Rathee, Surjeet Singh. 

U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Betting Tips 

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

2. Total Raid Points Over 38.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 32.5 @ 1.90 (Parimatch)

UMUM vs JPP
Winning Prediction

Jaipur Pink Panthers have a slight edge over U Mumba in this encounter. Their strong raiding unit, led by Arjun Deshwal, can outscore U Mumba's defense. While U Mumba's defense has been impressive, the Pink Panthers' all-round performance gives them a slight advantage. Expect a close contest, but the Pink Panthers' firepower could be the deciding factor.

Jaipur Pink Panthers to Win!

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