Telugu Titans vs U Mumba, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

telt vs umum Match Prediction & Analysis

Telugu Titans square off against U Mumba in match 89 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 on Thursday, 16th October. The match is slated to be played at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi and the scheduled start time is 8:30 PM IST. 

Current Standings - Telugu Titans currently stand at 3rd place on the points table with 16 points in 14 matches (8 wins & 6 losses), while U Mumba are at 5th place with 14 points in 14 matches (7 wins & 7 losses). 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Telugu Titans Preview

Telugu Titans will be gutted with themselves for the way they let the game slip out of their hands against the Bengal Warriors, where they surrendered the two-point lead they had in the final 20 seconds, leading to a tiebreaker with the game tied at 45-45. 

They ultimately lost in the tiebreaker, 5-7. This loss has diminished the Titans' chances of a top-two finish, and they need to be spot-on in their next four games, winning at least three to confirm a spot in the top four.

The Titans have the best raiding duo in their ranks this season with Bharat Hooda (134 raid points) and Vijay Malik (113 raid points). Both these raiders have been real match-winners for the Titans and are the primary offensive players. The Titans are averaging a staggering 26 raid points per game in the last three matches and have scored 40 or more points in each of those matches.

On the defensive end, it's been an absolutely chaotic dominance from the Titans, where they have tackled and pinned down the opponent raiders with absolute disdain. Though none of their defenders are listed in the top 15 defenders, the Titans have put on a collective effort. Shubham Shinde (33 tackle points), Ankit (31 tackle points), and Ajit Pawar (27 tackle points) have been the backbone of the Titans' defense.

U Mumba Preview

U Mumba are having a bit of a lean patch, having lost two of their last three matches, with their latest loss coming against the UP Yoddhas (24-40) in a one-sided affair. It was a struggling night for the Mumba raiders, where they managed to score only 13 raid points, of which Sandeep alone scored 7. Their defense, meanwhile, managed to get in 11 tackle points.

Mumba have four games left to play in the regular season, and the maximum number of points they can reach is 22. They are well in contention for a top-four spot; for that to happen, they need to win this game against the Titans. If they lose this match, then Mumba are certainly not going to make it to the top four.

Despite some lapses and inconsistency, Mumba will be happy with the form of their raiders, where they are averaging 20 raid points per game, and the return of Ajit Chouhan from injury, who managed to get in two Super 10s in the last three matches.

On the defensive end, Mumba have been clinical, scoring 27 tackle points in the last two matches, after having a tough outing against the Puneri Paltan last week where they scored only 4 tackle points. Sunil Kumar, the leader of the pack, has 39 tackle points in 14 matches. When he gets going, the rest of the defense usually excels on most nights.

TELT vs UMUM
Winning Prediction

This looks to be a relatively even contest. While U Mumba are known for their resilience and ability to bounce back after tough losses, the Telugu Titans are the favorites to win due to their current form and the flair with which they have been taking down opponents. We back the Titans to secure the victory.

Telugu Titans to Win!

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