U.P. Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

upy vs punp Match Prediction & Analysis

UP Yoddha battle out against Puneri Paltan in match 97 on a super Saturday clash in season 11 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL). The match is scheduled to be played on 7th December, 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. 

The UP Yoddhas are coming off a 32-32 tie against Dabang Delhi KC, while the Puneri Paltan suffered a 14-point loss to U Mumba in the Maharashtra Derby. The Yoddhas' tie moved them up to fourth place in the PKL points table with 51 points from 16 matches (8 wins, 6 losses, 2 ties). The Paltan's loss dropped them to eighth position with 47 points from 16 matches (7 wins, 6 losses, 3 ties).

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with both the UP Yoddhas and Puneri Paltan winning 6 of their 13 encounters. One match ended in a tie. In their last three matches, Gujarat Giants won two, with an average total score of 68 points. However, the Thalaivas defeated the Giants in their most recent encounter, 25-44. The previous meeting between the Yoddhas and Paltan this season ended in a low-scoring 29-29 tie.

TEAMS PREVIEW

U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas have been on a rollercoaster ride, winning three and tying one of their last four matches. Their most recent match against the Dabang Delhi KC ended in a tie, a disappointing outcome after holding a significant advantage in the final moments. In the last twenty seconds, with a do-or-die raid by Delhi, the Yoddhas had the upper hand. However, a failed advanced tackle on Naveen by left corner Sumit cost them two crucial points.

Gagan Gowda, who started the game in place of Surender Gill, was the top scorer with 13 raid points (10 touch and 3 bonus). Bhavani Rajput, with another Super 10 (8 touch and 2 bonus), scored crucial points throughout the game. Bharat contributed with two raid and two tackle points. On the defensive end, Sumit, Ashu, and Hitesh each picked up a tackle point. The defensive lapse, however, proved costly for the Yoddhas. With their next match against the struggling Puneri Paltan, the Yoddhas have a good opportunity to win if their defense can step up.

The Yoddhas is averaging 34.81 points per game and conceding 32.68 points. Their raiding unit, the fourth-best in the league, averages 20 raid points per game, while their defense averages 10.63 tackle points per game. Bhavani Rajput with 93 raid points and Sumit Sangwan with 50 tackle points are the top performer's for the Yoddhas in the season. 

UP Yoddhas Probable Starting 7 - Gagan Gowda, Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Sumit Sangwan, Hitesh, Ashu Singh, Mahender Singh

Puneri Paltan Preview

The Puneri Paltan's season is spiraling downward, with three losses in their last five games, dropping them to the eighth position. With six games remaining, the Paltan must quickly turn things around. Their recent 43-29 loss to the U Mumba highlighted their struggles. Despite leading 16-19 at halftime, the Paltan were outscored 17-10 in the second half.

Pankaj Mohite led the team with 8 raid points and 1 tackle point. Akash Shinde contributed 4 raid points (3 touch, 1 bonus). Abinesh Nadarajan was the top defender with 4 tackle points, consistently disrupting the U Mumba raiders. However, lack of support from other defenders, including Gaurav Khatri, who was substituted early in the 13th minute, hindered their defensive efforts. Dadaso Pujari, who replaced Khatri, managed 2 tackle points in 4 attempts. The Paltan's raiders have been inconsistent, failing to deliver significant contributions. As the season progresses, every game becomes crucial for their survival in the competition.

This season, the Paltan averages 34.38 points scored and 32.06 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.06 raid points per game, ranking ninth, while their defense averages 11.06 tackle points per game, the fourth-best in the league. Pankaj Mohite, with 83 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 46 tackle points, are the Paltan's top performers.

Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7 - Pankaj Mohite, Akash Shinde, Mohit Goyat, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Mohammad Aman

UPY vs PUNP
Winning Prediction

The UP Yoddhas are set to outshine the Puneri Paltan in their upcoming match. With their formidable raiding duo of Gagan Gowda and Bhavani Rajput, the Yoddhas possess the firepower to outscore the struggling Paltan. The Paltan's defense, while strong in patches, has been inconsistent, and the Yoddhas' attacking prowess could exploit these weaknesses. A convincing victory for the Yoddhas seems likely.

UP Yoddhas to Win!

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