Match Prediction: Astralis - GODSENT | CS2 (CS:GO)

Astralis and GODSENT will meet in the semi-finals of the top seed of the IEM Dallas 2023 indoor qualifiers. Both squads surprised at the Long Stage Qualifiers, as in some ways they were considered outsiders, but still came away with victories.

However, you have to understand that the Astralis are much better known by name, so at this stage, the team is unlikely to want to stumble. In turn, the Swedes coped with fnatic, which is experiencing not the best of times. So I wouldn't overestimate a GODSENT victory.

Therefore, here I would look out for a logical win for the Astralis team, who in optimal mood can transfer their confidence on the game against the dragons.

Astralis' form

The sixteenth ranked team in the world fell in the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 17, where they showed a very controversial game. Moreover, the Danish team seemed to have managed to beat ATK and Team Spirit, but did not look that much stronger.

Nevertheless, Astralis managed to get through to the IEM Dallas 2023 Open Qualification, knocking out a slot to the Indoor Stage at the first attempt. Already here, the team outplayed Team Spirit again, clearly revisiting some of their mistakes.

Astralis' latest results:

• A 0-2 loss to Team Liquid.
• Victory over 1WIN with a score of 16-6.
• Victory over Iron Branch, 16-10.
• Beat HEET 2-0.
• Beat Team Spirit 2-0.

Astralis top scorers:

• Ancient - 78% wins.
• Overpass - 71% wins.
• Nuke - 67% wins.
• Vertigo - 62% wins.
• Inferno - 62% wins.

Let's not forget that the Danish team is still refusing Anubis.

GODSENT uniforms

The 66th ranked team in the world recently went to the BetBoom Playlist Urbanistic 2023 play-offs where they managed to beat BIG, but came up with nothing against Cloud9 in the semi-finals.

As for qualifying for IEM Dallas 2023, GODSENT won their second open qualifiers.

Nevertheless, the Swedish team succeeded in playing against fnatic in the Long Cognegg closed qualifiers. However, you have to understand that with such an attack on Overpass, you can't expect much.

Recent GODSENT results:

• Victory over Biskvitki Zakuska with a score of 16-14.
• Victory over 500 with 16:13.
• 2-1 victory over EPIC DUDES.
• 0-2 defeat of Cloud9.
• 2-1 victory over fnatic.

GODSENT top scorers:

• Ancient - 77% wins.
• Mirage - 60% wins.
• Anubis - 50% wins.

In turn, the Swedish team usually gives up Vertigo maps.

Astralis - GODSENT encounter statistics

The teams have not met before.

Forecast for the match Astralis - GODSENT

I doubt that the Swedes will be able to put up a fight. Moreover, Astralis itself is burning for a ticket to IEM Dallas 2023, as it makes sense to fight for a slot in the bottom net.

All in all, GODSENT doesn't stand much of a chance, and even beating troubled fnatic doesn't give any privileges. So in this case I would recommend betting on an Astralis team win.