Patna Pirates vs U Mumba: Who will win today's PKL Match No. 37?

Three-time champions Patna Pirates will lock horns with Season 2 champions U Mumba in Match 37 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on November 6 at 8 PM IST.

The two teams have had contrasting results so far this season. Patna Pirates are sitting in eighth place with 16 points from five matches, while U Mumba are comfortably placed in fifth with 19 points from six matches.

This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams are in the hunt for a strong finish in the league stage.

Patna Pirates will rely heavily on Devank, who has been their lead raider, scoring 61 raid points in five matches. His consistency in raiding will be essential for the Pirates' attack.

On the defensive end, Ankit Jaglan has been a standout performer, contributing 11 tackle points, including three super tackles. His tactical awareness and ability to execute crucial tackles will be key in countering U Mumba’s raids. Shubham Shashikant Shinde, with 11 tackle points from five matches, has also been consistent in defense, providing valuable support to the team.

For U Mumba, the focus will be on their key raiders Ajit Ramesh Chouhan (39 raid points) and Amir MD. Zafardanesh (35 points), who have been in solid form. Sombir and Sunil racked up 13 tackles points each and are leading the defensive setup.

Patna Pirates are coming into this match after a close win over UP Yoddhas, with a final score of 42-37, marking their third victory of the season. U Mumba, meanwhile, had a solid outing in their last game, defeating Dabang Delhi K.C. with a 32-26 score.

PKL 2024, Patna Pirates vs U Mumbai Prediction: Can the Pirates upset Mumbai?

Patna Pirates and U Mumba have faced each other 20 times in PKL history. U Mumba hold the upper hand in the head-to-head with 11 wins, while Patna Pirates have won eight encounters. One match ended in a tie. In their last meeting during PKL Season 10, Patna Pirates emerged victorious with a dominant scoreline of 44-23.

Patna Pirates have the edge in this contest, especially with their key players like Devank and Ayan in good form, alongside a solid defense. Expect Patna Pirates to take this match by a narrow margin.