K23 and Entropiq will argue for the right to stay in the EPIC League CIS 2021. To be honest, I will not expect any sensation here, since the current level of K23 is far from qualifying for the TOP-6. At the same time, the opponents have an unrealistically strong team, which teams of the K23 level clicks once or twice.
Form K23
The 31st team in the world ranking made it to the playoffs of the EPIC League CIS 2021 with great difficulty, but fell into the lower bracket without any problems. From the game against Spirit, it was noticeable that the team is still far from the main competitors in the region. Moreover, the team's problems are not only of an individual nature, but also of a tactical nature. As a result, K23 was beaten at its peak, only trying to return to Dust 2. Therefore, for me personally, there is no doubt that the team will leave the tournament after the upcoming match.
Recent results K23:
- Victory over Marlian with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over Nemiga with a score of 2: 0.
- Defeat to Akuma with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over Trident with a score of 2: 1.
- Defeat from Spirit with a score of 0: 2.
Best K23 cards:
- Train - 86% wins.
- Inferno - 67% wins.
- Dust 2 - 60% wins.
- Overpass - 55% wins.
- Mirage - 50% wins.
- Vertigo - 50% wins.
Yes, the team has difficulties with the Nuke map, which should be discarded in this episode. However, I do not see any real prerequisites for the struggle.
Entropiq Form
The 15th team in the world rankings started their journey quite smoothly in the tournament, having stumbled only in the game with Spirit. Yes, we remember two cool victories over NAVI and Virtus.pro with a total score of 4: 0. However, already in the quarterfinals, Entropiq, having delivered a cool game on Dust 2, broke down too quickly and began to play a fool. Although, what am I talking about, if the command was just read. Nevertheless, I will not deny my advantage over my opponent in the lower grid.
Recent Entropiq results:
- Lost to Young Ninjas with a score of 0: 2.
- Defeat from Spirit with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over Virtus.pro with a score of 2: 0.
- Forfeit by Izako Boars.
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 1: 2.
Best Entropiq cards:
- Overpass - 79% wins.
- Dust 2 - 76% wins.
- Vertigo - 71% wins.
- Train - 67% wins.
- Mirage - 60% wins.
- Nuke - 57% wins.
It is worth recalling that in this episode we will definitely miss Inferno. However, in other aspects, the team outperforms the rival ahead of schedule.
Meeting statistics K23 - Entropiq
During the current season, the teams held one meeting - at Winstrike CIS Spring Cup 2021, the victory went to Entropiq (then Winstrike) with a score of 19:15.
Prediction for the match K23 - Entropiq
K23 can only fight on one map - Train. At the same time, there is a feeling that the team will once again give up the map for the sake of Overpass or Dust 2. Otherwise, K23 has a lot of problems, which are clearly expressed in matches with opponents of a higher class.
As for Entropiq, the guys just need to reboot and carefully study the opponent, since the team has everything for an easy victory. In addition, the team can safely rely on Dust 2, Mirage or Overpass without fear for the result. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the Entropiq team with a score of 2: 0.
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