

Prediction on match CS2 Team K23 - SKADE
K23 and SKADE will meet in the first round of the Pinnacle Winter Series 2 playoffs, competing for the right to play MIBR in the quarterfinals. I think the Russian team will have an easy walk to the semi-finals, as the Bulgarians and Brazilians look superfluous at this CS holiday.
Form K23
The 16th team in the world ranking became the champion of Pinnacle Winter Series 1, showing an excellent game. Now the team started just as confidently in the Pinnacle Winter Series 2, having won three victories. I don't know what can stop K23 from extending their winning streak, if not self-confidence. But ceteris paribus, the team must bring SKADE to zero.
Latest K23 results:
- 2-0 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
- 2:1 victory over Apeks.
- Victory over 777 with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Endpoint with a score of 2:1.
- 2:1 victory over BLUEJAYS.
Best K23 Maps:
- Dust 2 - 89% of wins.
- Mirage - 82% of wins.
- Overpass - 80% of wins.
- Ancient - 69% of wins.
- Nuke - 60% win rate.
- Inferno - 50% win rate.
At the same time, the team has not played on the Vertigo map for a long time.
Form SKADE
The 33rd team in the world rankings made it to the Pinnacle Winter Series 2 playoffs with great difficulty, having experienced big problems in regular matches. Probably, all these changes did not strengthen the team, which now can only win at local championships. Anyway, SKADE looks very slow, and no amount of aggression helps the team win big matches.
Latest SKADE results:
- Victory over Dignitas with a score of 2:0.
- 2-0 victory over Apeks.
- Defeat from forZe with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over Tricked with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FATE with a score of 3:2.
Best SKADE cards:
- Overpass - 88% of wins.
- Nuke - 80% win rate.
- Inferno - 71% of wins.
- Ancient - 67% of wins.
I note that the Bulgarian team also stopped playing on Vertigo.
Statistics of meetings K23 — SKADE
Within the framework of the current season, the teams had one meeting - at Pinnacle Winter Series 1, the victory went to K23 (2:1).
Prediction for K23 vs SKADE match
I don't see any reasons for the possible victory of the Bulgarian team. At the very least, it's hard to take seriously a team that loses to Enterprise. Yes, and the Russian team is in a confident shape, having a streak of seven victories. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the K23 team.
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