U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: Who will win today's PKL Match No. 28?

A repeat of the Pro Kabaddi League season one final between U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers awaits us with the two teams set to face off in the 28th match of PKL 11. GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad will host this contest on Thursday, October 31.

The two teams have had contrasting starts and fates so far in the tournament. Jaipur Pink Panthers started off with a 39-34 win over Bengal Warriorz, while U Mumba went down to Dabang Delhi in their season opener by a margin of 28-36.

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a comprehensive 52-22 win against Telugu Titans in their second match before a 37-25 loss against Haryana Steelers.

Their most recent match against Tamil Thalaivas was a thriller, with the two teams playing out a 30-30 draw to share the points. They are currently fifth on the points table with a points difference of +23 and a total of 13 points.

U Mumba followed up their opening day loss by beating Gujarat Giants 33-27. Their third match of the season ended in a 31-31 draw against Bengal Warriorz. They are currently ninth on the points table, with a points difference of -2 and a total of eight points.

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PKL 2024, U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Prediction: Can the Pink Panthers beat U Mumba?

The Jaipur Pink Panthers have an extremely slender advantage over U Mumba in their head-to-head record. The Pink Panthers have won 11 of their 23 meetings, compared to U Mumba's 10 wins. Two matches between the sides have ended in draws.

The opening season final was one of the most iconic matches between the two sides. With PKL's El Clasico set to be played for the first time this year, brace yourselves for a breathtaking contest.

Prediction: A tied contest between U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers is expected in Match 28 in PKL Season 11.

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