U.P. Yoddha vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

upy vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

UP Yoddhas lock horns with Patna Pirates in match 29 of the PKL season 11 on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

UP Yoddhas lost their last match against the Haryana Steelers 28-30, while the Patna Pirates are coming off a dominant 44-30 win over Dabang Delhi KC. UP Yoddhas, with three wins and two losses, have garnered 17 points and currently stand 3rd on the points table. Patna Pirates, with two wins and two losses in four matches, are at the 9th position on the PKL points table.

The Yoddhas, after a good start, lost two of their last three matches, and the Pirates, entering this contest, won two of their last three outings. The Pirates will aim to continue their winning momentum, while the Yoddhas will be keen on topping the table with a win over the Pirates.

Patna Pirates hold a better head-to-head record with 9 wins in 15 matches against UP Yoddhas, while the Yoddhas, with five wins, haven't had much success over their counterparts, and one game ended in a draw. The Pirates, over the last two seasons, have gone 3-1 against the Yoddhas.

TEAMS PREVIEW

U.P. Yoddha Preview

UP Yoddhas had one of their worst outings ever this season against the Haryana Steelers, where their top three raiders struggled significantly against a quality defensive attack. They lost the game 28-30. Bharat Hooda, with five raid points, was the top scorer among the starters, but Gagan Gowda, coming in as a substitute for Surender Gill, stepped up with nine raid points (six touch and three bonus). Sumit Sangwan, with four tackle points, was the top defender. The team’s raid success rate was a dismal 26.67%.

The Yoddhas, who will be up against a young and aggressive Pirates raiding unit, will need their corners to perform well. Bharat Hooda, who has been the team’s top raider with 44 raid points in five matches, is expected to raid more aggressively to avoid the threat of Ankit Jaglan on the right corner. Surender Gill is likely to be benched for this game after Gagan Gowda’s explosive performance in his first outing of the season.

So far this season, the Yoddhas have averaged 35.4 points per game and conceded 30.6 points per game. The raiding unit is averaging 21.2 raid points per game, and the defense is averaging 10.6 points per game.

Patna Pirates Preview

Patna Pirates are coming off a colossal 44-30 win over former PKL champions, Dabang Delhi KC. It was once again the team’s two young raiders, playing their first season, who stepped up: Devank with 12 raid points (seven touch and five bonus) and Ayan, the left raider, who also scored 12 points (10 raid, one bonus, and one tackle). The defensive unit, for the first time this season, put on a collective performance, led by Ankit Jaglan and Shubham Shinde. The corner defenders finished with three tackle points each.

The Pirates will have a better chance of winning if their defense can pin down the Yoddhas’ raiders. Their cover defenders have been a bit leaky, giving away points; they need to tighten their defense a bit more. Ayan, who will be the main raider targeting the out-of-form right-side defense of the Yoddhas, will have a lot of work to do.

This season, the Pirates are averaging 34.25 points per game and allowing 34.5, which is worse than most other teams in the league. The raiding unit is averaging 20.5 raid points, and the defense is averaging 9.25 tackle points per game. Devank, with 50 raid points in four matches, has been the top raider. He has received good support from Ayan, who has 22 raid points to his name. On the defensive end, Ankit Jaglan has been the star, with 16 tackle points in four matches.

UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates Betting Tips

1. UP Yoddhas to Win @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

2. Total Match Points Over 68.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

3. UP Yoddhas Total Points Over 34.5 @ 1.77 (Parimatch)

4. Total Points in 1st Half Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

UPY vs PATP
Winning Prediction

The UP Yoddhas, despite their recent hiccup, are a formidable force this season. With a strong raiding unit led by Bharat Hooda and a solid defense, they have the potential to outclass the Patna Pirates. The Pirates, while impressive, have shown defensive vulnerabilities and may struggle against the Yoddhas' attacking prowess. If the Yoddhas can capitalize on their strengths and minimize errors, they should emerge victorious in this crucial encounter.

UP Yoddhas to Win!

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