LSG vs RCB Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match 59 2025?

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 59th game of the ongoing IPL 2025. The LSG vs RCB match is scheduled to be played on Friday (May 9) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

LSG are on a three-match losing streak and will be desperate to get back to winning ways. With 5 wins from 11 games, they are currently in the seventh spot in the IPL points table.

RCB, on the other hand, are at the second spot with 8 wins from 11 games. They are all but assured of a place in the playoffs and will be eyeing another win to bolster their chances of finishing in the top two.

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LSG vs RCB Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match 59 2025?

Match Preview – LSG vs RCB, Match 59, IPL 2025

• Date: May 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema

LSG are coming into this game on the back of a heavy defeat against Punjab Kings in their last outing. The Lucknow-based outfit suffered a crushing 37-run defeat. It was their third defeat in a row, and LSG will be desperate to get their campaign back on track with a win over RCB.

Batting first, PBKS went on to post a huge total of 236/5 in the allotted 20 overs with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 91. In reply, LSG were reeling at 73/5 at one stage before Ayush Badoni's 74-run knock helped them post a respectable 199/7.

On the other hand, RCB are on a four-match winning streak. In their last game, they registered a thrilling 2-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, RCB scored 213/5 with Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, and Romario Shepherd scoring fifties. In reply, CSK finished their innings on 211/5.

LSG vs RCB Match prediction - Head-to-head record:

• Total matches: 5
• Won by LSH: 2
• Won by RCB: 3

Out of the 5 games between the two teams so far, LSG have won 2 while RCB have won 3.

LSG vs RCB Match Prediction - Pitch Report:

• Batting-friendly pitch: The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium has favoured batsmen in the ongoing season. Batsmen are likely to have the upper hand in the upcoming game too.
• Average First Innings Score: 168
• Win percentage batting second: 52.63%

LSG vs RCB Match prediction - Weather update:

• Rain forecast: Nil
• Temperature: 30-33°C
• Humidity: 45-55%

LSG vs RCB Match Prediction - Toss Prediction & Impact

LSG vs RCB Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl first

Out of the five games played at the venue so far, four games have been won by teams batting second. So, both teams will be looking to bowl first, restrict the opposition to a modest total, and then try to chase it down.

Key Players to Watch

Lucknow Super Giants:

• Aiden Markram
• Nicholas Pooran
• Mitchell Marsh
• Ayush Badoni
• Digvesh Singh Rathi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

• Virat Kohli
• Jacob Bethell
• Krunal Pandya
• Tim David
• Yash Dayal

LSG vs RCB Match prediction - Recent form:

• LSG - L, L, L
• RCB - W, W, W

RCB is the team in form at present. The Bengaluru-based outfit has won all three of its games so far, while LSG has lost its last three matches.

LSG vs RCB - Predicted Playing XIs

LSG: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav

RCB: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal

Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

• If LSG bat first, they will be eyeing a big score. However, their top order has struggled in recent games, and it would not be surprising if LSG posts a total between 160-170. With the ball, they are unlikely to defend the modest total against the in-form RCB.
• If RCB bat first, they are expected to post more than 180 runs. Their batsmen are in top form and will be confident of posting a big total. RCB's bowlers have also done well this season and will be confident of defending a good total.

Considering the current form of both teams, RCB will be the favourites to win the upcoming match against LSG.

Also Read: LSG vs RCB Live Streaming Free and Live Telecast- IPL 2025, Match 59