Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Betting Tips & Predictions

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Winner Prediction

Recommended Bet: Back RCB to win @ 1.72 with Pure Win

I’m taking the easy option and backing against a team horrendously out of form for my match prediction. The Mumbai Indians have so many excellent players – but the main ones are out of form.

The usually consistent Jasprit Bumrah is wicketless in two of the three defeats – his total tournament figures currently read 3/86 from 10.2 overs at 8.43 per over.

From a batting perspective, they appear to be having trouble with the timing of their innings. In defeats against the Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, they posted scores of 177/5 and 161/4 after batting first on both occasions – good efforts, but with plenty of wickets in hand, you would expect more runs to play with.

Conversely, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are coming to the boil nicely – a disappointing defeat to the Punjab Kings on the first day of the season feels like a long time ago after two big victories against two of the tournament’s best performers so far in the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

I am pretty confident in my betting prediction and I will be placing my wager at Pure Win – they usually boast the best match winner odds! Read our Pure Win review to find out more.

Today’s Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Hot Bet

Recommended Bet: Back Glenn Maxwell to be Player of the Match @ 9.0 with 10CRIC

I like the Man of the Match market! The all-rounders have two shots at turning in match-winning performances and the odds are always generous.

That logic means I will be backing the Big Show – Australian Glenn Maxwell – to live up to his nickname on what looks set to be his first appearance of the IPL season.

We all know what he can do with the bat – his record-breaking innings in the Big Bash league remains fresh in the memory! He is also an effective spin-bowling option. If he clicks, it’s difficult to see how he won’t get match recognition.

I will place my bet with 10CRIC – they lead the way with bigger and better odds on individual player markets. Check out our full 10CRIC review to find out more.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Recent Form

Faf du Plessis’ side is chasing a third straight IPL win after narrow wins over the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

Although they aren’t setting the world alight, they are churning out results as they bid to win the competition for the first time.

They appear to be more comfortable chasing than defending a target – both wins have come after batting second while their only defeat came about when setting a score.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians betting odds have them as narrow favourites, but I think the gap between the two sides at this moment is bigger than the bookmakers suggest. I think there is value to be had in backing the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Mumbai Indians Recent Form

Rock bottom! It cannot get any worse – three games and three defeats. It was a particularly painful outing last time out – after setting the Kolkata Knight Riders 162 to win, the game looked in the bag when Andre Russell was dismissed to leave them 101/5 from 13.1 overs.

Less than three overs later and the game was over! An incredible knock by Australian Pat Cummins equalled the fastest ever half century in the IPL and made a mockery of suggestions the pitch was difficult to bat on.

It’s just not going the way of the Mumbai Indians at the moment, and I can’t see it getting better here.

Venue & conditions

The average score across the previous three IPL fixtures this season at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is 168.33, suggesting it favours the batting sides.

However, I’m expecting an attritional affair – particularly with the season potentially on the line for the Indians. The weather will be dry and warm, with humidity forecast around 40%.