IPL Predictions & Betting Tips for Friday: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Where to watch Friday's IPL match

Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, 3pm

Best bets

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 
2pts 8-11 general

Aiden Markram to be top Lucknow Super Giants runscorer 
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Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru odds and prediction

Here are the latest odds for Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL on Friday:

Odds correct at time of publication

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru betting preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are bidding for a fifth straight IPL victory as they target a top-two finish and a favourable route to the final.

Hosts Lucknow Super Giants have faded away after a promising start to the season and they have lost four of their last five matches, with the exception being a tense two-run win over struggling Rajasthan Royals.

RCB beat Chennai by two runs last time out and they should be strengthened by the return of Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru prediction and best bet

Royal Challengers opener Virat Kohli is having another superb IPL campaign, reeling off six half-centuries in his last eight innings.

Kohli poses a threat to Lucknow but RCB have showcased their depth of batting talent recently and Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell and Romario Shepherd made crucial contributions in their last two wins.

Spinner Krunal, who spent three seasons as a Lucknow player, is also in great form with the ball and RCB's formidable pace attack should be too strong for a Lucknow side who were well beaten by Punjab Kings last weekend. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 8-11 general

Lucknow Super Giants top runscorer tip: Lucknow opener has strong form at venue  

Lucknow opener Aiden Markram has flourished at the Ekana Cricket Stadium this season, scoring 28, 53, 58, six and 52 in five innings at the venue.

The South Africa international's home half-centuries came against playoff hopefuls Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi and he also top-scored with 66 in Lucknow's most recent victory, away to Rajasthan.  

Aiden Markram to be top Lucknow Super Giants runscorer – 100-30 Betfair, BoyleSports, Paddy Power

IPL FAQs

Who will win today’s IPL match?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won their last four IPL matches and they should extend that streak against a Lucknow Super Giants side lacking in confidence.

What are the best IPL bets for Friday?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru can continue their charge towards the IPL playoffs with a victory in Lucknow, whose South African opener Aiden Markram is a tempting top-runscorer bet after making three fifties in his last four home games.

What channel is showing Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event. The match starts at 3pm BST.

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