U.P. Yoddha vs Dabang Delhi K.C., Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

upy vs ddkc Match Prediction & Analysis

UP Yoddhas square off against Dabang Delhi in match 7 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 on Monday, October 21st at 8:00 PM IST. The match will be played at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

UP Yoddhas finished 11th last season with only four wins, 17 losses, and one tie. They had one of their worst performances in PKL history and are currently on a five-match losing streak. In contrast, Dabang Delhi KC, who finished third last season, are off to a winning start this season. They defeated U Mumba 36-28 in their opening fixture and currently hold the third position in the PKL 11 points table.

Head to Head Record - In the 11 head to head games played between the UP Yoddhas and Dabang Delhi KC, the Yoddhas won six matches, while Delhi won five matches. Delhi won four of the last five h2h contests against UP Yoddhas. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas made significant offseason moves, trading Pardeep Narwal to the Bengaluru Bulls and retaining Bharat Hooda, who scored 103 raid points last season. Hooda, a standout raider in Season 9, has the ability to break through defensive lines and is adept at executing running hand touches.

The Yoddhas also released their former captain and right corner, Nitesh Kumar, and acquired Mahender Singh and Sahul Kumar, two of the PKL's top defenders in recent seasons. Mahender Singh is expected to start, while Gurdeep is likely to be a substitute. Another key addition to the raiding department is Bhavani Rajput, who has scored 62 raid points in 20 matches despite limited playing time. Surender Gill, who played only 10 matches last season, was highly effective with 87 raid points. Left corner Sumit, who scored 55 tackle points in Season 10, will be crucial to the Yoddhas' success and will need to contain the right raiders Ashu Malik and Naveen Kumar.

In terms of statistics, the Yoddhas averaged 19.72 raid points per game and 10.18 tackle points per game last season. These numbers are expected to improve with their current young and experienced squad, which includes several star players and recent standout performers.

UP Yoddhas Probable Starting 7 - Bharat Hooda, Surender Gill, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Sahul Kumar, Mahender Singh, Bhavai Rajput 

Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview

Dabang Delhi KC continued their dominance from the previous season, starting their campaign with a convincing 36-28 victory over U Mumba. Ashu Malik was the standout raider, scoring a super 10 (10 raid points). Naveen Kumar, making his comeback to the league, had a relatively quiet outing with 2 raid points. Ashish Malik excelled on defense with 3 tackle points, while Ashish also contributed with 2 raid points (1 touch and 1 bonus) and 2 tackle points. Overall, Dabang Delhi scored 14 raid points and 11 tackle points, benefiting significantly from U Mumba's 9 extra points.

The defensive unit, while effective in the last game with strong performances from the corners, could benefit from increased contributions from the cover defenders. If Dabang Delhi can fully leverage their cover combination, they have a better chance of success against the Yoddhas, who possess one of the tallest raiding units in the league.

Dabang Delhi KC Probable Starting 7 - Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish, Ashish Malik, Vikrant, Nitin Panwar

UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Betting Tips

Total Match Points Over 70.5 @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

UP Yoddhas Total Points Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

Dabang Delhi KC Total Points Over 37.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

UPY vs DDKC
Winning Prediction

The odds are clearly in favour of Dabang Delhi KC, but this game could come down to the performance from the defensive units as both teams' raiding units are well balanced and level in terms of raiding efficiency. The Yoddhas with a new cover and corner combination look much more lethal and we back the UP Yoddhas to win this fixture. 

UP Yoddha to Win!

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