FaZe Clan and G2 will meet in the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16. In fact, the upcoming match plays a key role in the context of determining the best in group B.
Yes, FaZe Clan is still the best team in the world ranking, and in terms of the game they continue to outplay their opponents on clean shooting and smart decisions.
And yet, at the moment, karrigan and the company are not in optimal condition, as evidenced by recent meetings. In turn, G2 is trying to find his game and shows confident CS in places, demonstrating incredible shooting along the way.
In general, if you look at the trend, FaZe Clan can stumble, let alone lose a map in such a duel. But I definitely won’t risk choosing a contender for victory in this match.
FaZe Clan form
The first team in the world ranking held the controversial BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2022 last month. Firstly, the team managed to suffer one defeat in the group, and then showed not the most confident CS at the Play-In stage. Hence the unexpected defeats from OG, as well as mediocre victories over Astralis.
Nevertheless, at the start of the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16, the team has already resolved all its issues, having won three victories in three starting rounds. However, FaZe Clan still raises questions about the game, because in some places the guys turn off and give up the initiative.
This happened in games with MIBR and Outsiders, when RobbaN's wards were absent from Dust 2 and Ancient. At the same time, there is every right to believe that FaZe Clan will have even more problems in the upcoming match.
Latest FaZe Clan results:
- Lost to OG with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Astralis with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over FTW with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over MIBR with a score of 2:1.
- The victory over the Outsiders with a score of 2:1.
Best FaZe Clan maps:
- Nuke - 100% win rate.
- Mirage - 80% of wins.
- Inferno - 75% of wins.
- Overpass - 67% of wins.
Let's not forget that the European team continues to refuse the Vertigo card.
Form G2
The ninth team of the world ranking did not do without changes in its composition, inviting both jks and a new captain, who, looking ahead, managed to become a real meme.
At the same time, the team had a problematic performance in the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2022. At the same time, G2 began its journey in the tournament with a terrible failure in the group, where there were two defeats. Nevertheless, the team managed to get to the Play-In and made it to the autumn finals.
As for the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16, NiKo and the company are going without any mistakes so far. It is unlikely that G2 will miss the opportunity to reach the playoffs with nine points.
However, while the team is playing quite well, if you close your eyes to the level of opponents. And if things continue like this, then G2 will be able to compete with the best team in the world rankings.
Latest G2 results:
- Defeat from Vitality with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Vitality with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over MIBR with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FTW with a score of 2:0.
Best G2 Maps:
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Mirage - 60% of wins.
- Vertigo - 60% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 57% win rate
Let's not forget that the team traditionally refuses the Overpass map.
Match statistics FaZe Clan — G2
Within the framework of the current season, the teams held two meetings:
- FaZe Clan's victory at IEM Katowice 2022 with a score of 3:0.
- G2's victory at BLAST Premier Spring Final 2022 with a score of 2:1.
It is worth noting that in both meetings the teams played on the Dust 2 and Inferno maps.
Prediction for the match FaZe Clan — G2
For some reason, I can't believe in FaZe Clan's victory, even if the team shows character, gathering after failed maps. However, one must understand that karrigan and the company did not bring new ideas to Malta, thus playing on the old settings.
In turn, G2 can unpleasantly surprise the favorite by at least choosing one of the weakest FaZe Clan maps. And in general, NiKo and the company will definitely not be inferior to their opponent in shooting, because they are trying to copy the style of FaZe Clan in their structure.
In general, here I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for the G2 team.
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