Haryana Steelers vs Puneri Paltan, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

hs vs punp Match Prediction & Analysis

Haryana Steelers square off  against Puneri Paltan in match 79 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Haryana Steelers are coming off a 30 - 43, 13 point dominant win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in their last match, on the other hand Puneri Paltan suffered a huge 12 point loss against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in their previous match. The Steelers with 51 points in 13 matches (10 wins & 3 losses) currently stand at the top of the PKL points table. Puneri Paltan with 42 points in 13 matches (6 wins, 4 losses & 3 ties) currently stand fifth. 

In their head-to-head record, Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers have faced each other 16 times. The Paltan have won 10 of these matches, the Steelers have won 5, and the remaining one ended in a tie. Puneri Paltan have won four of the last five matches against the Haryana Steelers, with an average total score of 70.4 points in these matches. 

Haryana Steelers vs Puneri Paltan Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Haryana Steelers Preview

Haryana Steelers continued their dominance in PKL Season 11, securing another resounding 13-point victory over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in their last match. The final scoreline was 30-43. Vinay and Shivam Patare, the raiding duo, were the primary contributors to the scoreline, combining for a total of 22 raid points. Both raiders scored 11 points each.

Mohammadreza Shadloui was highly impactful on both ends of the mat, contributing 5 points (2 raid, 3 tackle). Naveen, with three tackle points, surprised opponents with thigh and ankle holds from both sides. His defensive skills and ability to slow the pace of the game offensively have been crucial for the team. The team's right corner, who had a quiet outing against the Bengaluru Bulls, scored three tackle points against the Panthers and entered the top 10 defenders of the season.

The Steelers now turn their attention to the defending champions, who are not performing at their usual level. Haryana aims to avenge their earlier season loss against the Paltan. Their strategy likely involves scoring bonus points while raiding and focusing on limiting Akash Shinde's impact on the defensive end. Pankaj Mohite and Mohit Goyat may be encouraged to lure in defenders and score bonus points.

This season, the Steelers have averaged 36 points per game while conceding 31.65. Their raiding unit ranks fifth with an average of 20.08 raid points per game, and their defense ranks second with an average of 12 tackle points per game. Vinay, with 95 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui, with 45 tackle points, have been the team's standout performers.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 - Vinay, Shivam Patare, Naveen, Rahul Sethpal, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Jaideep Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull

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Puneri Paltan Preview

Puneri Paltan are currently in a slump, losing two of their last five games. They have only managed one win and two ties in their recent matches. Their most recent match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers was a one-sided defeat, with the Paltan losing 23-37. Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite were the top scorers for the Paltan, each contributing seven raid points. On the defensive end, Sanket Sawant led the team with two tackle points.

Coach BC Ramesh substituted Akash Shinde in the 26th minute, bringing in V Ajit Kumar, who scored four raid points (two touch and two bonus). However, it wasn't enough to prevent a 14-point loss and a zero-point haul for the Paltan.

The Paltan will need to rectify their errors, improve their defensive performance, and avoid unnecessary tackles and freebies to the opposition raiders. They must also prevent Vinay from scoring easy bonus points. On the other hand, containing Shivam Patare, a quick and powerful raider, will be crucial. The matchup between Gaurav Khatri and Shivam Patare is one to watch in this game.

This season, the Paltan averages 35.30 points scored and 30.69 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.15 raid points per game, ranking ninth, while their defense averages 11.62 tackle points per game, the third-best in the league. Mohit Goyat, with 65 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, Mohit Khaler 

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