Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL tips | Match 46

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Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match preview

It’s a top-three clash in IPL 2025 on Monday (AEST) as Delhi Capitals (DC) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

With both sides firmly in playoff contention, there’s plenty on the line — and a chance to land a psychological blow ahead of the finals.

Delhi have been among the most consistent teams this season, winning six of their eight matches and building a solid record at home. Their latest success came with an eight-wicket win over Lucknow, a performance that reinforced their title ambitions.

RCB, meanwhile, have found form on the road with five wins away from home. However, they’ll need to put behind them a poor record in Delhi, having lost their last two visits to the Capitals.

With Delhi already beating RCB once this season — a comfortable six-wicket win in Bengaluru — the hosts are backed to deliver again and tighten their grip near the top of the standings.

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru predictions

Delhi’s home form is hard to ignore. They’ve won five of their last six at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and they comfortably beat RCB away earlier this season. With a better-balanced side and momentum behind them, Delhi are good value with top cricket betting sites to complete the double.

KL Rahul has been a standout performer for the Capitals, scoring 323 runs at an average of 64.60 this season. He passed 5,000 IPL runs recently and top-scored when Delhi beat RCB earlier in the campaign. If he fires again at home, he’ll be right in the mix for the player of the match award at $10 with BetOnline.

Even when RCB have struggled, Virat Kohli has delivered. He’s scored 392 runs in nine innings this season at a stunning average of 65.33. With one point per run and bonus points for catches or wickets, backing him to exceed 37.5 points looks a smart play.

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