Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction: League leaders will not disappoint

Narendra Modi Stadium will host this IPL game between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. Heading into this game, both teams secured a win against their opponents. Which side keeps things rolling here?

Gujarat Titans returned to winning ways against Chennai Super Kings last time, securing a 231-196. However, this team still has a lot to do, given that they have failed to show consistent performance this season, as they have not won any consecutive games. This season from 12 matches, Gujarat Titans have won just four. In the three others, Gujarat Titans played Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals. However, other games saw this team lose to Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in consecutive games. Gujarat Titans have just 10 points this season, putting them 8th in the standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders are off a run of victories, and in this one, this side will hope to keep that run intact. In that run, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians(twice), and Lucknow Super Giants. This season, the visiting team are the most consistent, with just three losses in 12 encounters against the Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings. With 18 points, Kolkata Knight Riders are the side with the most accumulated points, positioning them at the top of the standings.

The visiting team should win this game based on their quality, performance, and run of plays. The hosts, Gujarat Titans, showed character last time, but this side has not won consecutive games this season. Therefore, I am backing the road team with quality in the squad expected to be the difference. Also, while this game is expected to be one-sided and more defensive, a bet on a few runs is another option.