Match Prediction: BIG - MIBR | Counter-Strike (CS2)

BIG and MIBR will meet in the group stage of the Pinnacle Cup Championship 2022. Given the last championship, where, by the way, these teams played each other, I see no reason to evaluate any prospects for MIBR. Moreover, the Brazilians fell into an extremely difficult group, out of which they are unlikely to succeed. Well, the German team should learn a lesson from the defeat in the semi-finals of IEM Dallas 2022, since now the opponent will be simpler.

Form BIG

The 15th world ranked team did well at IEM Dallas 2022, given that BIG was not supposed to participate in the championship at all. Moreover, the German team played cool at the group stage in terms of the result, outplaying NIP, MIBR and FURIA.

However, already in the semi-finals of the championship, BIG showed almost nothing against Cloud9, if we subtract an unexpected victory at the opponent's pick. As a result, we get a good result from the team, which as a whole continues its way along the beaten track of unstable results.

Latest BIG results:

• Defeat from Vitality with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over NIP with a score of 16:10.
• Victory over MIBR with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:1.
• Defeated by Cloud9 with a score of 1:2.

Best BIG cards:

• Mirage - 75% of wins.
• Dust 2 - 71% win rate
• Nuke - 67% of wins.
• Overpass - 67% of wins.

Let me remind you that the German team continues to refuse the Inferno map.

Form MIBR

The 24th team in the world ranking also visited IEM Dallas 2022, where they were eliminated at the group stage. Yes, we can say that in the framework of the tournament the team played with the coach in the roster, but for whom it is easier.

As for the specifics, the Brazilians had an outstanding match against Complexity, after which they literally died out. Here you have a defeat from BIG, as well as a relegation from Team Liquid.

It is worth saying that in parallel with that, MIBR is taking its steps within the framework of the ESL Challenger League Season 41 North America, but who is interested in a tournament where none of the well-known teams play.

Latest MIBR results:

• Victory over Carpe Diem with a score of 2:0.
• Lost to Team Liquid with a score of 0:2.
• Victory over BHOP with a score of 2:1.
• Victory over Axolotls with a score of 2:1.
• Victory over Mythic with a score of 2:0.

Best MIBR cards:

• Nuke - 80% win rate.
• Inferno - 69% of wins.
• Overpass - 67% of wins.
• Dust 2 - 67% of wins.
• Vertigo - 64% of wins.
• Ancient - 60% of wins.

At the same time, we remember that the Brazilians have not played on the Mirage map for a long time.

BIG vs MIBR match statistics

As part of the current season, the teams held one meeting - at the recent IEM Dallas 2022, the victory went to BIG (2:0).

Prediction for the match BIG — MIBR

You need to understand that we are talking about BO1, where there is a high probability of a sensation. However, I doubt that the Brazilian team is in optimal condition, looking back at the last IEM Dallas 2022. Still, the distance showed that MIBR cannot come up with anything in Europe, as well as with any TIER-1 team.

In turn, the German team performed well in Dallas, not jumping above their heads, but also not failing matches with opponents slightly below the level. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the BIG team with Handicap by rounds (-3.5).