UP vs PUN Dream11 Prediction: Welcome to the Eliminator 1 of the Pro Kabbadi League Season 8, 2021 where UP Yoddha takes on Puneri Paltan. UP Yoddha had a great run in the league phase of the PKL 8 where they managed to finish at the third spot in the points table with 68 points in 22 games having won 10, losing nine, and tying three matches. They have won their last two matches with the most recent one being a 35-28 win over U Mumba where Surender Singh starred in the raiding department whereas the defenders put up a collective performance. On the other hand, Puneri Paltan qualified for the Eliminator after defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-30 in their last game and also due to Patna Pirates’ win over Haryana Steelers. Mohit Goyat and Aslam Inamdar starred for the Paltan in their win over the Panthers. They finished at the sixth spot in the points table with 66 points in 22 games having won 12 matches while losing nine and tying one.
Fixture: UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan
Date: 21 February
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheraton Grand, Whitefield
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Form Guide:
UP(recent last): WWLWW
PUN(recent last): WDWLW
Pro Kabbadi Points Table:
UP Yoddha – 3rd
Puneri Paltan – 6th
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
| Surender Gill | 183 | 6 | 3 | 192 |
| Pardeep Narwal | 166 | 0 | 0 | 166 |
| Sumit | 0 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
Sumit has been very impressive this season with 56 tackles so far, he will be a key player for this match.
Surender Gill has 183 raid points and will be the key raider from this team for this match.
Pardeep Narwal has picked up 166 raid points in 22 matches and will need to step up his game.
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
| Aslam Inamdar | 159 | 20 | 0 | 179 |
| Mohit Goyat | 156 | 25 | 2 | 183 |
| Sombir | 0 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
Aslam Inamdar has been in good form this season with 159 raid points in 22 matches and will be looking to put up a good performance
Sombir has made 57 tackles in 21 matches and will be looking to put up an impactful performance.
Mohit Goyat has picked up 156 raid points in 20 matches and will play a vital role in this match.
UP Yoddha have been in good form throughout the season and have made 365 successful raids which is the third best in the competition. They average 16.59 raids per match which is better compared to Puneri Paltans. Coming to the defense once again Puneri Paltans have been slightly better and have 39% successful tackles which includes 21 super tackles and have inflicted 32 all outs. This will be a close match but UP Yoddha are expected to win it.