Pro Kabaddi 2019, Match 40: UP Yoddha vs Haryana Steelers | Match preview, predictions and telecast details - Who will win today's match?
Fresh from a win in their respective games against defending champions Bengaluru Bulls, UP Yoddha lock horns with Haryana Steelers in Day 4 of the Ahmedabad leg at EKA Arena by TransStadia in VIVO Pro Kabaddi 2019. Haryana Steelers will look for a hat-trick of wins whereas UP Yoddha will be keen on improving their score difference in the points table.
Vikash Khandola has struck big with 28 raid points in just three matches. He has received support from Vinay and Naveen Bazzad from the other end, which has been a delight for Haryana Steelers in the offence. The return of Prashant Kumar Rai is rumored to take place against his former team, UP Yoddha.
Shrikant Jadhav and Monu Goyat scored eight and six raid points respectively against Bengaluru Bulls which is good news for the team heading into this contest. Rishank Devadiga could get tested considering his diminishing form.
As for the defence, left corner Sumit has had an excellent debut for UP Yoddha with 22 tackle points. UP Yoddha will rely upon Nitesh Kumar to lead the tackles while Ashu Singh and Amit could yet again serve as covers.
Both Dharmaraj Cheralathan and Vikas Kale have 14 tackle points for Haryana which needs to improve against the renowned offence of UP Yoddha. Kuldeep Singh could make his return to the team along with Ravi Kumar as the left cover.
Predicted Starting 7s:
UP Yoddha: Nitesh Kumar (C), Sumit, Ashu Singh, Amit Narwal, Shrikant Jadhav, Monu Goyat, and Rishank Devadiga
Haryana Steelers: Dharmaraj Cheralathan (C), Kuldeep Singh, Vikas Kale, Ravi Kumar, Vikash Khandola, Vinay, and Naveen/Prashant Rai
Match Prediction
UP Yoddha is at 10th position in the points table with their recent win over Bengaluru Bulls. It was their second victory of the season. Haryana Steelers find themselves at the ninth spot with two successive victories.
It will be a test for the defence of both teams as UP Yoddha and Haryana Steelers have won matches based on their offence till now.
Haryana Steelers could be expected to win this encounter.
Where and when to watch, live streaming details:
Date: Wednesday, 14th August 2019
Start time: 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Eka Arena by TranStadia, Ahmedabad.
Live telecast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: Hotstar
Live updates: Sportskeeda
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