U Mumba vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

umum vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

U Mumba lock horns against the three time PKL champions Patna Pirates in the 122nd match of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on Thursday, 19th December 2024. The match at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. Two teams with ambitions of making it to the top four in the playoff's look to outclass in the match of the week. 

U Mumba are coming off a 27-30, 3 point loss against the UP Yoddhas in their last match, on the other hand the Patna Pirates are coming off a 41-37, four point crucial win over the Telugu Titans in their last outing. U Mumba currently stand at 6th place with 61 points in 19 matches (10 wins, 7 losses & 2 ties), meanwhile the Patna Pirates stand at 2nd place with 73 points in 20 matches (13 wins, 6 losses & 1 tie). 

Head to Head Record -  U Mumba holds the upper hand with 12 wins, while Patna Pirates have won 8 matches, and one match ended in a tie out of the 21 matches played. The last two seasons between these teams have been highly competitive, with U Mumba winning three of the last five games. The last time these two teams clashed, U Mumba emerged victorious with a scoreline of 40- 42.

TEAMS PREVIEW

U Mumba Preview

U Mumba are in a tough situation at the moment, having won two, lost two, and tied one of their last five games. Their recent form has been a bit concerning. Nevertheless, the Patna Pirates did U Mumba a huge favor by defeating the Telugu Titans.

In their last game, U Mumba suffered a narrow three-point loss against the UP Yoddha. The game was really close in the first 20 minutes, with the difference between the two teams being just one point at halftime. Mumba scored 12 points, while the Yoddhas scored 13. However, in the second half, U Mumba lost momentum and the game. Manjeet, with four raid points, and Ajit Chavan, with five raid points, were the top scorers. Saurabh Raut, the latest addition to the squad, made an immediate impact, scoring three raid points.

On the defensive end, Parvesh and Rinku, with three tackle points each, were the top defenders. Against the Pirates, the cover and corner combo needs to come good to tackle Devank Dalal, who seems to be found wanting when the cover defender blocks him from the front and the corner defender takes care of his legs. While there is a bit of concern with the form of Ajit Chavan, they do have the might of Saurabh Raut, who can take out defensive units with his raw power and escaping skills.

Statistically, Mumba averages 34.21 points per game and concedes 33.21 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 19.42 raid points per game, ranking sixth in the league, and their defense averages 10.63 tackle points per game, ranking sixth. Ajit Chavan, with 158 raid points, is the team's top raider, while Sombir with 43 tackle points each, are the top defenders for Mumba this season.

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

Patna Pirates Preview

The Patna Pirates continued their rampage in PKL Season 11, racking up another impressive win over the Telugu Titans last night, 41-37. The game was neck and neck until halftime, with the Pirates leading by just one point. However, the entire complexion of the game changed in the second half. The Pirates had a phase where the scoreline was 32-29, and their defenders pulled off three consecutive super tackles to take the lead to 38-29. The Titans had no chance of coming back from there.

Devank Dalal, with 14 raid points (10 touch and 4 bonus), was the top raider of the game for the Pirates. But it was the defensive masterpiece of Deepak and Ankit, who each scored six tackle points, that truly stood out. Gurdeep, who came in as a substitute for Akram Sheikh, scored four tackle points and was the difference-maker in the end. 

The Pirates now look to solidify their place in the top two. To do so, they need to win their next two games, which is well within their powers. They have been commendable in both raiding and defending in recent games and are currently on a four-match winning streak.

This season, the Pirates average 40.35 points per game (the best overall team score) and concede 35.35 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 23.95 raid points, the best in the league, while their defense averages 11.05 tackle points per game (fifth best). Devank Dalal, with 258 raid points, is the team's leading raider, and Ankit Jaglan, with 67 tackle points, is their top defender.

Patna Pirates Probable Playing 7 - Ayan Lohchab, Devank, Shubham Shinde, Gurdeep, Ankit, Deepak Rathee, M Sudhakar

UMUM vs PATP
Winning Prediction

The Patna Pirates are in red-hot form, winning their last four matches. Their strong defense and raiding abilities make them favorites against U Mumba. With Devank Dalal leading the raid and Deepak and Ankit anchoring the defense, the Pirates are likely to continue their winning streak.

Patna Pirates to Win!

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