Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bb vs telt Match Prediction & Analysis

It is time for another blockbuster southern derby as season 6 champions, Bengaluru Bulls battle out against the home team Telugu Titans for the second time this season in match 30 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL 2024) on Saturday, 2nd November. The match is slated to be played at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. 

Bengaluru Bulls edged past Dabang Delhi KC 34-33 to register their first win of the season, while the Telugu Titans, after three consecutive losses, bounced back with a 28-26 win over Patna Pirates. Both teams are currently at the bottom half of the table. The Telugu Titans are at the 10th position with 11 points in five matches, and the Bengaluru Bulls are at the 12th position with six points in five matches.

A crucial game awaits as both teams are in desperate need of a win at this point in the season. A win here for the Titans will push them all the way to the fourth position, while a win for the Bulls will bolster their chances and they could move up to the 11th spot.

The Bengaluru Bulls have had complete dominance over the Telugu Titans in head-to-head matches, with 16 wins in 24 matches. The Telugu Titans have won four matches, and four matches have ended in a tie. The Bulls won four of their last five matches against the Titans, but their recent head-to-head match was won by the Telugu Titans 39-27.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

Bengaluru Bulls, after suffering four losses by big margins, were on the cusp of their fifth loss at halftime of their last game against Dabang Delhi KC, trailing 14-22. Their defense, with just one tackle point, didn't support their raiders. However, in the second half, the Bulls turned things around dramatically, outscoring Delhi 20-11. Their raiders scored nine raid points, and the defense stepped up with seven tackle points.

Jai Bhagwan, coming off the bench, led the game in scoring for the Bulls with 11 raid points (seven touch and four bonus), while Pardeep Narwal, with seven raid points (four touch and three bonus), was the second-best raider. Right corner defender Nitin Rawal was the standout performer with a High Five (five tackle points). The big question mark is whether the Bulls can remain consistent with their raiding, as this has been their weak link, with no secondary support. On the defense, their cover defenders have struggled to complement and coordinate with their corner defenders.

So far this season, Bengaluru Bulls have averaged 30.6 points and allowed 39.8 points per game. Every team against the Bulls has managed to score 32 points. The raiding unit is averaging 19.4 raid points per game, while their defense is averaging the least, with 8.8 tackle points per game.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Pardeep Narwal, Jai Bhagwan, Jatin, Sourabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal, Rohit Kumar, P Subramaniam

Telugu Titans Preview

The home team Telugu Titans, after three consecutive losses, bounced back with a much-needed win over the Patna Pirates 28-26. The Titans had a commanding performance but faced a setback in the 2-30 minute phase. However, their raiding unit, led by Pawan Sherawat and Aashish Narwal, stepped up. 

Aashish Narwal scored eight raid points and contributed one tackle point. Pawan Sherawat had an average outing with five raid points. The defense performed much better this time around, with the right corner defender, after a horrendous start, repaying the faith of his coach and captain with four tackle points. All the other defenders also stepped up, and it was a collective defensive performance.

The Titans will draw inspiration from their previous win earlier in the season against the Bulls. Pawan Sherawat will be key to this contest, having scored three Super 10s in the season so far, with 52 raid points in five matches. Krishan Dhull, with nine tackle points in five matches, is the top defender.

The Titans have scored 30.6 points per game and conceded 38.4 points per game this season. Their raiding unit is averaging 20.6 points per game, and their defense is averaging just 7.6 tackle points per game.

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

Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans Betting Tips

1. Telugu Titans to Win @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

2. Total Match Points Over 69.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)

3. Total Points in 1st Half Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)

BB vs TELT
Winning Prediction

The Telugu Titans, buoyed by their recent win over Patna Pirates, are poised to upset the Bengaluru Bulls. With Pawan Sherawat leading the charge and a rejuvenated defense, the Titans have the momentum to challenge the Bulls' dominance. Ultimately, the team that can excel on the defensive end will likely emerge victorious. If the Titans can continue their improved defensive performance and limit the Bulls' scoring opportunities, they have a strong chance of securing a crucial win.

Telugu Titans to Win!

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