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

upy vs hs Match Prediction & Analysis

UP Yoddhas square off against Haryana Steelers in match 90 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 9:30 PM IST. 

Current Standings: UP Yoddhas currently stand at 8th place on the points table with 12 points in 15 matches (6 wins & 9 losses), while the Haryana Steelers are at 6th place with 14 points in 14 matches (7 wins & 7 losses). 

TEAMS PREVIEW

U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas are finally living up to expectations after a tough Chennai leg. The Yoddhas have managed to secure two huge wins in the last two matches, with the latest being a narrow 32-31, one-point win over the Thalaivas. 

This win has taken them back into the top 8, but they are still in the danger zone, as they are tied on points with the Tamil Thalaivas and the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Both of those teams have a game in hand and can surpass the Yoddhas.

The Yoddhas' raiders have finally woken up, scoring 35 raid points in the last two matches, and Guman Singh has been at his best, scoring 20 of those raid points. While there is a bit of concern about the recent form of Gagan Gowda, he is expected to bounce back in this must-win game, and Bhavani Rajput, with his experience, has been impactful.

On the defensive end, the Yoddhas' defense is still not at its 100% best but has shown improvement from the earlier games, scoring 24 tackle points in the last two matches. Right Corner Hitesh, who has struggled for most of the season, is making an impact in the last two matches, where he has scored 11 tackle points.

Haryana Steelers Preview

Haryana Steelers finally put an end to their five-game losing streak with an emphatic 39-32, 7-point win over the Patna Pirates in their last match. It was a collective effort from their defense led by Jaideep Dahiya with 6 tackle points, Rahul Sethpal with 4, and Hardeep with 3 tackle points, where their defense combined for a total of 18 tackle points.

Shivam Patare, despite suffering from an injury, scored 11 raid points, while Vinay had a tough night, scoring only 4. With this win, the Steelers are back on track, but they have a tough four-game stretch ahead of them and will need to be at their best to stay in the top 8.

The Steelers have had their struggles on the offensive end in recent matches, where they scored 52 raid points (17.3 points/game) in the last three matches. Shivam Patare has been the major scorer, while Vinay has lost his form a bit.

On the defensive end, the Steelers have been at their best, averaging 12 tackle points per game in the last three matches. Jaideep Dahiya has led from the front with 48 tackle points in 14 matches and is well supported by the right corner Rahul Sethpal with 37 tackle points.

UPY vs HS
Winning Prediction

This is a must-win match for the UP Yoddhas, while the Steelers will be focused on building momentum for the knockout stages. Given the Steelers have been a bit off the mark recently and the Yoddhas are finding their form with two consecutive wins, we consider the UP Yoddhas the favorites and back them to win this contest.

UP Yoddhas to Win!

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