As the IPL 2025 season enters into the end phases, Kolkata Knight Riders are in a tricky spot. Their chances of making the playoffs are slim. They are set to host Punjab Kings at their home ground for match 44 on Saturday, April 26.
Only weeks ago, KKR were left stunned by PBKS in Chandigarh. Chasing a modest total of 112, they crumbled spectacularly, giving PBKS one of the most dramatic wins of the tournament.
For Punjab, this is a chance to cement their top-four status. Led by former KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have grown into one of the most consistent units this season and will be eager to make it a season double over the KKR.
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Ahead of the match, The Sporting News takes a look at the betting odds and predictions of this match.
KKR vs PBKS: Prediction
History has shown that the KKR has had the upper hand over PBKS. The teams have locked horns on 34 occasions against each other with KKR winning 21 of those. PBKS, on the other hand, have only won 13 times.
Based on current form, PBKS looks much stronger than KKR. With five wins from eight outings, they sit just outside the top four and are firmly in control to make it in the top 4.
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KKR, unfortunately, have struggled to click as a unit. With only three wins in eight games, they’re languishing in seventh place. Time is running out and the road to the playoffs looks steeper with every passing game.
It is going to be a high-stakes affair. While PBKS enter as the more settled and in-form team, playing at Eden Gardens gives KKR a slight edge in terms of home advantage.
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KKR vs PBKS: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, KKR are slight favourites to win against PBKS.
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