SKADE and SAW will meet as part of the REPUBLEAGUE TIPOS Season 1 grand final. The match will be held in a full-fledged BO5 format, while the winner will receive $ 47,570 at once, while the loser will receive three times less money at once. However, I have practically no doubt that, taking into account the handicap, it will be a little easier for the Bulgarian team to get their hands on the trophy, thereby returning to the big game after several weeks of inactivity.
SKADE shape
The 21st team in the world ranking has not been impressive for a long time. You can recall the situation within the Elisa Invitational Summer 2021, where after the starting victory the team decided to lose to Nordavind. However, it should be noted that from the start of REPUBLEAGUE TIPOS Season 1, SKADE was doing just fine. And do not forget that the guys are moving confidently within ESEA Season 37: Advanced Division, taking over victory after victory.
Recent SKADE results:
- Victory over Contact Light with a score of 16:10.
- Victory over Los kogutos with a score of 19:17.
- Victory over SAW with a score of 2: 1.
- Defeat to Nordavind with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over SSP with a score of 16: 4.
Best SKADE cards:
- Inferno - 77% wins.
- Vertigo - 73% wins.
- Overpass - 73% wins.
- Train - 67% wins.
- Mirage - 65% wins.
- Dust 2 - 50% wins.
I believe that the Bulgarian team will abandon the Nuke card, given the level of the opponent's play.
SAW shape
The 36th team in the world ranking remains a mystery to me personally. Sometimes the team loses optional matches, but in a day they beat the favorite. Just an oxymoron, considering the players' poor shooting performance. However, I do not strongly believe that SAW will be able to win in this final. And here we are talking not only about the recent defeat by SKADE, but also the handicap for the Bulgarian team.
Recent SAW results:
- Lost to BLINK with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over Apeks with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over AGF with a score of 2: 0.
- Defeat from SKADE with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over forZe with a score of 2: 1.
Best SAW cards:
- Overpass - 100% wins.
- Nuke - 75% wins.
- Vertigo - 71% wins.
- Inferno - 69% win rate.
It is interesting that the Portuguese team plays on all maps. However, in this finale, we are unlikely to see Dust 2 or Train.
Statistics of SKADE - SAW meetings
During the current season, the teams held one meeting - in the final of the REPUBLEAGUE TIPOS Season 1 upper bracket, SKADE won (2: 1).
Forecast for the match SKADE - SAW
Handicap is available. There is an advantage on Dust 2, Train and Mirage. What else do you need to win the final and get your hands on $ 47,570? No, I am not belittling the merits of the Portuguese team in the least. But the too significant difference in the level of play on the three key maps speaks in favor of the opponent. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the SKADE team with Handicap (-1.5).
