U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

umum vs bb Match Prediction & Analysis

U Mumba square off against the Bengaluru Bulls in the 15th 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 8:00 PM IST. 

Head to Head Record: Out of their 22 encounters, the U Mumba team has a dominant record against the Bengaluru Bulls, winning 16 of the matches. The Bengaluru Bulls have only won 6 games against U Mumba. This shows a clear head-to-head advantage for U Mumba.

TEAMS PREVIEW

U Mumba Preview

In their recent outing, U Mumba faced a close 36-36 tie-breaker loss to the Haryana Steelers. Despite a strong first half where they led 23-20, Mumba was unable to maintain their advantage.

On the offensive end, Ajit Chouhan was the standout performer, scoring 12 raid points (8 touch and 4 bonus). He was supported by Sandeep and Rohit Raghav, who contributed a combined five raid points. U Mumba's offense has struggled this season, averaging 16.67 raid points per game, the second-lowest in the league.

Defensively, Lokesh Ghosaliya and Sunil Kumar led the team with three tackle points each. All-rounder Rohit Raghav also added two tackle points, primarily playing in the in position. This defensive effort is a bright spot for the team, as they are currently ranked 3rd in the league, averaging 11.67 tackle points per game.

U Mumba Probable Starting 7: Ajit Chouhan, Sunil Kumar, Rohit Raghav, Sandeep, Rinku, Lokesh Ghosaliya, Parvesh Bhainswal

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

The Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a 41-34, seven-point loss to the Dabang Delhi KC, which is their second consecutive loss of the season. The Bulls struggled from the start, consistently giving away points. By halftime, the score was 11-21, a 10-point lead for Delhi that left the Bulls with no chance of a comeback.

On the offensive end, Akash Shinde had a difficult game, managing only three raid points. However, Alireza Mirzainan stepped up with his first Super 10 of the season, scoring 10 raid points, while Aashish Malik also contributed with eight.

Defensively, the Bulls had a lackluster performance. Among the starters, only Yogesh Dahiya managed to make an impact, picking up two tackle points. Jitender Yadav, coming off the bench, also chipped in with two tackle points. This poor defensive showing ultimately cost the Bulls the game.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Alireza Mirzainan, Aashish Malik, Akash Shinde, Jitender Yadav, Yogesh Dahiya, Sanjay, Dheeraj

UMUM vs BB
Winning Prediction

U Mumba enters this contest as the favorite to win. They have the momentum on their side, and their defensive prowess is a significant advantage over the Bulls, which should prove to be the difference-maker in this match. We predict Mumba will overcome the Bulls and extend their dominance.

U Mumba to Win!

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