Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore – 02/11/2020

Delhi v Bangalore – IPL Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 02/11/2020

This is a straight shootout to be able to join Mumbai in the top two and head to Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020.

It looks like both sides should have done enough to make the playoffs as long as they don’t fall to a very heavy defeat. Delhi have lost the last four matches, while RCB need to end a two-game losing streak.

Discover our best free IPL tips and predictions for this key clash.

Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Match Preview

Royal Challengers edge the recent head-to-head record between these two teams. Virat Kohli’s men have won six of the last 10 meetings.

However, that doesn’t tell the full picture. DC have won the last four of those, including the reverse fixture earlier this tournament.

Where: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

When: Monday, 2 November 2020

Start time: 18:30 IST (14:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The pitch in Abu Dhabi, like the others used in the UAE, is slowing down. That said, bigger scores are possible here and there is enough help for batsmen.

Weather conditions: The forecast suggests we can expect more hot weather and clear skies for this. There is no chance of rain and temperatures should be around the usual 30 degrees.

Capitals v Royal Challengers – Latest Odds

Royal Challengers are made the favourites to secure the win. They can be backled at 1.8 with bet365.

Delhi Capitals can be backed at 2.0 with the same betting site.

Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Team News

Delhi could choose to turn to Ajinkya Rahane after their batting collapse against Mumbai.

Prithvi Shaw is struggling for form and Shikhar Dhawan needs more support. There is also the option of shifting the order too, with Marcus Stoinis moving up to a more-suited role higher.

They are likely to stick with Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje for such a vital contest. Praveen Dubey replaced Tushar Deshpande against Mumbai.

RCB are unlikely to make too many changes but do have plenty of options if required. Aaron Finch will continue to battle with Josh Philippe for the opening slot alongside Devdutt Padikkal.

Moeen and Adam Zampa could be called on to provide more spin options on slowing pitches.

Delhi v Bangalore – Squads

Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers – Betting Tips and Prediction

This looks like being a close and nervy contest between two teams that haven’t tasted victory for a few games.

Looking at other markets other than the outright winner bet is the best way of finding value for this one.

Back Iyer to be Top Batsman for Delhi

Skipper Shreyas Iyer has had a decent IPL with the bat, even if he has been short of a big knock of late.

Inconsistency from the Capitals at the top of the order has made life difficult for them. Shikhar Dhawan’s back-to-back tons were a highlight that seems a long time ago now.

Should the top order fail again, the emphasis will be on Iyer to bat long for his side.

His price of 4.5 with 22Bet looks like a good bet given the frailties of the other batsmen for DC at present.

Philippe’s Price is Too Big

Josh Philippe has come in and taken his chance at the top of the Bangalore order in the last two games.

He replaced Aaron Finch and has brought a positive attitude and attacking presence to the opening slot.

Should he keep his place, which looks likely, then his price to be RCB’s top batsman looks too big.

All of the Bangalore batsmen struggled to get the ball away on this Abu Dhabi pitch last time out, but Philippe did better than most with his 32 against SRH.

He can be backed at 5.0 with bet365 to be his team’s top run-scorer here.

Cagey Start Expected

Given how big this match could be to both teams, we can probably expect a slow and nervy start to both innings.

It would be no surprise to see the openers assess conditions before looking to play shots.

Given that factor, it could be worth looking at an accumulator bet that both innings will start with a dot ball.

That can be backed at 2.5 with 22Bet.

Take a look at our round-up of best bets for this clash.