Haryana Steelers vs U.P. Yoddha, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

hs vs upy Match Prediction & Analysis

Haryana Steelers square off against the UP Yoddhas in the 16th match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 on Friday, 5th September. The match is slated to be played Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium and the scheduled start time is 9:00 PM IST. 

Head to Head Record: In 13 matches played between them in Pro Kabaddi, the Haryana Steelers hold a slight edge over the UP Yoddhas, with six victories to their name. The UP Yoddhas have won five contests, while two matches have ended in a tie.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Haryana Steelers Preview

After a 44-54 loss to the Patna Pirates in their season opener, the Haryana Steelers bounced back with an emphatic 7-6 tie-breaker win against U Mumba. It was a collective team effort, led by Naveen Kumar with nine raid points.

Vinay and Shivam Patare also made significant contributions with eight and six raid points, respectively. Their crucial raids helped bring the Steelers back into the contest late in the second half and the tie-breaker. This season, the Steelers' raiding unit has been strong, averaging 29 raid points per game, which is the second-best in the league.

On the defensive end, Jaideep led by example with two tackle points. The rest of the defenders, Neeraj, Rahul Sethpal, and Rahul Ahri, also each contributed two tackle points. However, the Steelers' defense as a whole has struggled; they are currently ranked last in the league, averaging only 6.5 tackles per game.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7: Naveen Kumar, Shivam Patare, Vinay, Jaideep, Rahul Sethpal, Rahul Ahri, Neeraj

U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas are coming off a 31-34, three-point victory over the Patna Pirates in their last match, a win they snatched from the jaws of defeat. Gagan Gowda led the raiding charge, top-scoring with seven raid points.

Bhavani Rajput contributed five raid points, and the surprise factor came from substitute Shivam Choudhary, who also picked up five raid points. However, Guman Singh was substituted out in the 12th minute after managing to score only one raid point. The Yoddhas have been an average raiding unit this season, scoring an average of 21 raid points per game.

Defensively, the team was outstanding. Ashu Singh achieved a High 5, and his captain, Sumit, also secured five tackle points. Mahender Singh and Hitesh also made a difference at crucial moments with two and one tackle point, respectively. This strong defensive effort is a key part of their game; the Yoddhas are the second-best defensive unit in the league, averaging 12 tackle points per game this season.

UP Yoddhas Probable Starting 7: Bhavani Rajput, Gagan Gowda, Guman Singh, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Hitesh, Mahender Singh

HS vs UPY
Winning Prediction

The UP Yoddhas enter this contest as the favorites to win in what is expected to be a very even matchup. The Yoddhas possess firepower on both offense and defense, while the Steelers are still finding their rhythm on offense. We are backing the UP Yoddhas to continue their juggernaut and extend their winning streak.

UP Yoddhas to Win!

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