KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?



KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction for Match 39 [Source: AP Photos]KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction for Match 39 [Source: AP Photos]

The 39th match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens promises to be a fascinating encounter between two teams with distinctly different approaches. KKR, currently sitting near the top of the points table, brings their explosive batting and balanced bowling attack to face GT's methodical batting and pace-heavy bowling unit. Eden Gardens, with its evolving pitch characteristics, sets the stage for what could be a pivotal match in the playoff race on April 21 at 7:30 PM IST.

KKR vs GT Toss Prediction

Comprehensive venue analysis of Eden Gardens shows a consistent first-innings advantage that has remained stable over recent seasons (12.5 runs in 2023, 14.4 runs in 2024, and approximately 15 runs in 2025). Given the trends and the evolving pitch behaviour that tends to slow down as matches progress, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first, looking to set a competitive total and apply pressure in the second innings when the pitch offers more assistance to spinners.

KKR vs GT Predicted Score Today

Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings175-190KKR 62%, GT 38%
2nd Innings160-17045% win probability for chasing team

KKR vs GT Predicted Top Performers

Kolkata Knight Riders

Player
Role
Form
Sunil NarineAll-rounder⬆️
Varun ChakravarthyBowler⬆️
Andre RussellAll-rounder⬆️

Gujarat Titans


KKR vs GT Momentum Shifters

Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
KKR's Powerplay Batting60+ runs with 3 or fewer dot balls+28% win probability for KKR
GT's Middle Order Anchor45+ runs at 130+ SR+26% win probability for GT
KKR's Spin Dominance in Middle Overs4+ wickets at economy under 7.5+32% win probability for KKR
GT's Death BowlingEconomy under 9.0 in overs 16-20+30% win probability for GT
KKR's Lower-Middle Order60+ runs at 170+ SR in death overs+25% win probability for KKR
GT's Bowling vs Left-handersLeft-handed batsmen scoring under 30 at SR below 130+24% win probability for GT

KKR vs GT Win Probability

KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Win Probability for Match 39 [Source: OneCricket]KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Win Probability for Match 39 [Source: OneCricket]

KKR vs GT Predicted Winner

Kolkata Knight Riders to win, capitalizing on their home advantage at Eden Gardens and their stronger batting lineup. While GT's methodical approach and excellent death bowling pose significant threats, KKR's aggressive batting in both powerplay and death overs, coupled with their spin dominance in the middle overs, should prove decisive on an Eden Gardens pitch that has historically favored spin bowling in the second half of matches.

The match will likely hinge on how GT's batsmen handle KKR's spinners in the middle overs and whether KKR's aggressive batting approach can overcome GT's disciplined bowling attack. Eden Gardens' boundary dimensions, particularly the shorter square boundaries, favor KKR's boundary-hitting ability, with their batsmen particularly adept at targeting the midwicket and cover regions that account for over 40% of all boundary scoring at this venue in IPL 2025.

If GT can restrict KKR's scoring in the powerplay and execute their death bowling plans effectively, they could upset the home team. However, KKR's overall batting firepower and balanced bowling attack give them the edge in conditions they know intimately.