PKL 2024: U Mumba vs Tamil Thalaivas Prediction, and Betting Tips

U Mumba is set to take odds with Tamil Thalaivas on December 11 in PKL 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. This match is so crucial for U Mumba after losing their last game against Gujarat Giants by just 1 point. The team sipped down to the 4th place with an overall 55 points. Tamil Thalaivas’ hopes of qualification are still alive after their last match victory against Gujarat Giants. The club currently sits in the 9th place with 38 points. U Mumba vs Tamil Thalaivas is going to be a thrilling contest on Wednesday starting at 9:00 PM IST.
The PKL 2024 is entering its final stages where each point is so crucial as only the top six teams will advance to the playoffs. The top 2 teams from the overall standing will directly play the Semi-Finals while the 4th to 6th ranked teams have a tough road to the PKL 2024 Grand Final through Eliminators.
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U Mumba vs Tamil Thalaivas prediction: U Mumba to win
Key Stats
- U Mumba won 2 out of their last 5 matches, 1 ended in a tie.
- Tamil Thalaivas lost 3 out of their last 5 games.
- Mumba defeated Thalaivas in their previous encounter by 35-32.
Match Prediction: U Mumba 33 – 31 Tamil Thalaivas
U Mumba boasts a strong defense, while the Thalaivas’ defense has been inconsistent throughout the tournament. In terms of raiding, U Mumba has names like Ajith Chavan and Manjeet, while the Thalaivas don’t have any prominent names they can rely on in pressure situations. However, with both team’s current form, the match is going to be a close contest with the expected to U Mumba come on top.
Most Recent H2H
- PKL 14/11/2024: Tamil Thalaivas 32-35 U Mumba
- PKL 28/01/2024: Tamil Thalaivas 50-34 U Mumba
- PKL 17/12/2023: U Mumba 46-33 Tamil Thalaivas
- PKL 22/11/2022: U Mumba 20-34 Tamil Thalaivas
- PKL 14/10/2022: Tamil Thalaivas 32-39 U Mumba
U Mumba preview
U Mumba slipped to the 4th place in the overall standing after the last match defeat against Gujarat Giants. The team currently has 55 points in 17 matches. The defense was not up to the mark in the last match taking just 5 tackle points. The Raiding department is highly dependent on Ajit Chavan. However, their defense is very strong featuring names like Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, and Rinku. They need to be more consistent in this stage of the tournament.
Predicted lineup: Ajit Chavan, Manjeet, Rohit, Rinku, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir
Tamil Thalaivas preview
Tamil Thalaivas is currently standing at the 9th position in the points table with 6 wins in 16 matches with 38 points. All the upcoming matches are crucial for the team to qualify for the playoffs. They defeated the Gujarat Giants in their last match by dominating the 40-27 scoreline thanks to the outstanding performances of Moen Shafaghi and Aashish. The defense and riders pick up their form at the right time but their road to playoffs is still tough for them and they need to be consistent in upcoming matches.
Predicted lineup: Moein Shafaghi, Sourabh Fagare, Himanshu, Aashish, Ronak, Nitesh Kumar, Sachin
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Player to watch: Ajit Chavan
Ajit Chavan is a key player for U Mumba in raiding. He has scored 143 raid points in 17 matches in PKL 2024 and is ranked 4th in terms of most raid points by a player this season. U Mumba’s raiding is highly dependent on Ajit. His ability to score points regularly in any situation of the match makes him a major threat to Tamil Thalavias’ defense in this match.