U.P. Yoddha vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

upy vs tamt Match Prediction & Analysis

UP Yoddhas and Tamil Thalaivas face off in match 84 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 on Tuesday, 14th October. The math is slated to be played at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi and the scheduled start time is 9:00 PM IST. 

Current Standings: Tamil Thalaivas currently stand at 7th place on the points table with 12 points in 14 matches (6 wins & 8 losses), while the UP Yoddhas are at 9th place with 10 points in 14 matches (5 wins & 9 losses). 

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U.P. Yoddha Preview

The UP Yoddhas made an emphatic comeback after five consecutive losses with a 40-24 win over U Mumba in their last match. This victory has once again brought back the Yoddhas' hopes of still making it to the top 8, but they have a tough four-game stretch ahead where they need to win all four matches to stay in contention.

The Yoddhas are a decent attacking side, ranked 6th in offense, consistently grabbing about 21 raid points per match. They have some strong, tall raiders who are hard to tackle, but they still aren't fully crushing their competition. Gagan Gowda is their star raider (116 raid points), with Bhavani Rajput as a good second option (70 raid points) alongside Guman Singh (66 raid points). 

Their biggest headache is the defense. They are ranked a low 10th, averaging only 9 tackle points a game. The main worry is the right corner defender, who keeps making mistakes and giving away points, especially when the game is tight. The only bright spot in their defense is Sumit Sangwan, He's racked up 38 tackle points in 13 matches. 

Tamil Thalaivas Preview

The Tamil Thalaivas suffered a huge 13-point loss (23-36) to Puneri Paltan in their last match. This defeat has hurt their chances of reaching the Top 4 and has also put them at a risk of elimination from the playoffs. With four games remaining in the regular season, the maximum points the Thalaivas can reach is 18. Crucially, three of their next four matches are against lower-ranked teams who are also desperately fighting for wins.

The Thalaivas have found their groove lately, especially in raiding, where they've been on fire. They're averaging a huge 23 raid points over their last four matches. Their star, Arjun Deshwal, is fully back in form, racking up an incredible 63 raid points in those four games. The Thalaivas will desperately need him to keep this hot streak going if they want to crack the Yoddhas defense. 

The Thalaivas' defense has also become rock-solid. They've been highly efficient, grabbing 44 tackle points in their last four outings (about 11 per match). Leading their defense is Nitesh Kumar, who is the league's best defender this season with 53 tackle points in 14 matches. 

UPY vs TAMT
Winning Prediction

It is going to be an even contest between two top-heavy raiding teams. While the Thalaivas' defense is the best defensive unit this season, and in a must-win game, we expect them to step up and stop the Yoddhas' raiders from dominating. We are backing the Tamil Thalaivas to win this match and secure their 7th win of the season. 

Tamil Thalaivas to Win!

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