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Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune

Telugu and Pune battle out in the fight for playoff's

  • Puneri Paltan won four of the last five games against the Telugu Titans
  • The average total match points in the last two seasons between the Paltan and Titans is 76
  • The Telugu Titans raiding unit averages 204.8 raid points per game, the 3rd best this season

Telugu Titans to Win!

Tournament: Pro Kabaddi (PKL) | Venue: Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune

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Defending champions Puneri Paltan lock horns against the Telugu Titans in the 124th match of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on Friday, 20th December 2024. The match at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. By the time this match starts, both teams could either be eliminated from the playoff race or they could still be in the race if Jaipur Pink Panthers lose their game against the Bengal Warriors in match 123. Both these teams playoff's hopes remains on the outcomes of Jaipur Pink Panthers next two games which could setup for an intense battle in this weekend. 

Puneri Paltan are coming off a 37-32, five point loss against the Patna Pirates in their last match, on the other hand Telugu Titans playoff's hopes were shattered in a huge way as they suffered a 41-37, 4 point loss in the hands of Patna Pirates. Puneri Paltan currently stand in 8th place with 55 points in 20 matches (8 wins, 9 losses & 3 ties), meanwhile Telugu Titans stand in 7th place with 61 points in 21 matches (11 wins & 10 losses). 

Head to Head Record - In their 21 encounters in the Pro Kabaddi League, Puneri Paltan have emerged victorious 13 times, while Telugu Titans have secured 7 wins. One match between the two teams resulted in a tie. 

Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans Over/Under Predictions

1st Half Total Points Over 32.5 1.83

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Total Raid Points Over 40.5 1.78

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Total Match Points Over 68.5 1.85

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Puneri Paltan Preview

The home team, Puneri Paltan, haven't had the best of times in their home leg, where they have won four of their last five games in Pune, with their recent one being a 37-32, 5-point loss against the Patna Pirates. The Paltan started the game in a dominating fashion, where their raiders outscored the Pirates raiders, and at halftime, they did take a three-point lead with the scoreline at 13-16.

However, things didn't go as planned in the second half for the Paltan's as the Pirates made a comeback, scoring 24-16 in the final 20 minutes. Akash Shinde, with 6 raid points (4 touch & 2 bonus), was the top raider of the match. Abinesh Nadarajan, with 7 points (6 raid & 1 tackle), was the best player on the night. He saved the Paltan's from all-out for three consecutive times while raiding despite being a defender. Aman, with six tackle points, had another good outing.

It is now or never time for the Paltan's as they have two games to play, despite their playoff chances looking really grim. If they win their next two matches, they will reach 65 points. If the Pink Panthers lose their two games and one by a margin of less than 7, then the Paltan will go through due to a good score difference. 

However, for that to happen, they will have to outlast the challenge of the raiding trio of the Telugu Titans, who have been at the best of forms in their entire PKL journey. If the Paltan's defense comes to the party and pins down the Titans raiders, then they will have the best of chances in winning this game.

This season, the Paltan averages 34.85 points scored and 31.70 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.40 raid points per game, ranking eighth, while their defense averages 11.20 tackle points per game, the third-best in the league. Pankaj Mohite, with 107 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri, with 55 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, Aman

Puneri Paltan Over/Under Predictions

1st Half Total Team Points Over 17.5 1.85

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Telugu Titans Preview

The Telugu Titans have themselves to blame for the way they have performed in this third and final leg, where they have won two and lost four of their six matches. In their last match, the Titans lost a crucial game of their entire campaign by four points against the dominant Patna Pirates team.

The Titans did start off well, and it was a blow-by-blow game at the end of the 1st half with the scoreline being 19-18. However, in the second half, the Titans were still in command for most of the second half, but in the final five minutes of the game, they conceded an all-out. Their raiders did perform well, but it was their defense who conceded the points with advanced tackles.

Vijay Malik and Pawan Sherawat, with 9 raid points each, were the top scorers for the Titans. Ashish Narwal scored 3 raid points. On the defensive end, Ankit was the one defender to have picked up a high 5 and score more than 2 tackle points. He finished the game with five tackle points.

The Titans' chances of qualification are similar to those of Pune as mentioned. For them to stay in the hunt and have an outside chance, it is a must-win game against the Paltan's. If the Titans can stop the Paltan's raiders from scoring more than 20 raid points and their raiding trio fires on all cylinders, then they will have the best of chances of winning this game.

This season, the Titans have averaged 33.05 points per game and conceded 31.7 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20.48 raid points per game, and their defense averages 8.48 tackle points per game. Vijay Malik with 118 raid points and Pawan Sherawat with 115 raid points, and Sagar Sethpal, with 41 tackle points, are the top scorers for the Titans.

Telugu Titans Probable Starting 7 - Vijay Malik, Ashish Narwal, Pawan Sherawat, Ankit, Krishan Dhull, Ajit Pawar, Sagar Sethpal

Telugu Titans Spread Predictions

Telugu Titans to Cover the Spread (+0.5) 1.84

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Telugu Titans Over/Under Predictions

Total Team Points Over 33.5 1.76

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This is a must-win game for both teams. The Titans have the edge with their potent raiding combination of Sherawat, Malik, and Narwal. If their defense can step up and contain the Paltan's raiders, they can secure a crucial victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Telugu Titans to Win!

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