The first eliminator of PKL 2022 will feature UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan, we take a look at their head to head record, expected lineup, and prediction
On Monday, Puneri Paltan will face UP Yoddha in the first Eliminator match of the Pro Kabaddi League.
With a last-day victory over playoff contenders Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri Paltan won sixth place on the table. Despite a slow start to the season, Puneri Paltan showcased strong team play in the second of half of the season. This earned them a spot in the play-offs.
Meanwhile, UP Yoddha finished the league stages in third place with a near-flawless performance. Yoddha’s assault has been well-led by Pardeep Narwal and Surender Gill, and they will be eager to secure a win that will set up a semi-final meeting with league leaders Patna Pirates.
UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan Playoffs Eliminator Pro Kabaddi League 2022 Schedule, Date, Time, Head To Head
The match is scheduled to take place in Bangalore on 21st February. The match will begin from 7:30 PM IST and will serve as a curtain raiser to the second eliminator.
H2H Record
The teams have faced each other seven times in PKL. Out of these games, Puneri Paltan won thrice while UP Yoddha won the remaining matches.
In current season, UP Yoddha won the first match against Puneri Paltan with a score of 50-40. However, in the second game, Pune won a close match with a score of 44-38.
Playing 7
UP Yoddha
Surender Gill, Pardeep Narwal, Ashu Singh, Sumit, Shubham Kumar, Nitesh Kumar, Ankush
Puneri Paltan
Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Vishal Bharadwaj, Sombir, Nitin Tomar, Sanket Savan, Abhineesh Natara
PKL Season 8 2022 Eliminator Prediction and Betting Odds
Both teams have displayed superb form over recent games, so the match is bound to be a thrilling one. Both teams have a strong offense as evident from earlier match between the two sides.
The match will be a battle between the offense of two sides. Hence UP Yoddha are expected to win due to their experienced ace Pardeep Narwal.
Prediction: UP Yoddha wins with a less than 7-point margin
| UP Yoddha | 2.10 |
| Puneri Paltan | 2.25 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Streaming And TV Telecast
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network while fans worldwide can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.