Match Prediction: Virtus.pro - G2 Esports | CS2 (CS:GO)
IEM Katowice 2022Virtus.pro and G2 will meet in the ¼ finals of IEM Katowice 2022. An extremely intriguing confrontation, since the group stage of the championship managed to expose some of the weaknesses of the teams. At the same time, G2 is singled out by many as a favorite, which, of course, can be a reflection of reality. Still, I doubt that Virtus.pro will leave the server without a fight, since the team is probably saddened by the results of the match with Heroic.
Form Virtus.pro
The world ranked fourth team got off to a great start at IEM Katowice 2022 with two solid wins over Copenhagen Flames and NIP. However, in the finals of the group stage, the team literally swam, unable to adapt to the fast and aggressive game from Heroic. In any case, Virtus.pro remains a strong irritant for many, since the teams, despite the last meeting, have always been famous for reading the opponent and their decisions at medium timings. Therefore, I doubt that the "bears" will not be able to prepare for the opponent in a week.
Virtus.pro latest results:
- Victory over Complexity with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:0.
- 2-0 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
- Victory over NIP with a score of 2:1.
- Defeat from Heroic with a score of 0:2.
Best Virtus.pro maps:
- Dust 2 - 100% win rate.
- Overpass - 100% wins.
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Mirage - 50% of wins.
Let's not forget that the team does not traditionally play on the Nuke map.
Form G2
The fifth team in the world ranking failed at the start of IEM Katowice 2022, sensationally losing to fnatic. One way or another, the team corrected its precarious position by finding a way to close Liquid and FURIA. I won’t say that right now G2 is in perfect condition, but on clean shooting, the team is able to take out many matches. In particular, this happened in the game against Astralis, when the team, Ancient Bay, closed the next two maps on clean shooting and advanced to the playoffs.
Latest G2 results:
- Victory over MIBR with a score of 2:0.
- Defeated by fnatic with a score of 1:2.
- The victory over Liquid with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over Astralis with a score of 2:1.
Best G2 Maps:
- Dust 2 - 80% of wins.
- Inferno - 70% win rate.
- Vertigo - 67% of wins.
- Mirage - 56% of wins.
At the same time, the team will definitely not risk the Overpass card.
Match statistics Virtus.pro — G2
During the last season, the teams held two meetings:
- G2 win at DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 with a score of 2:0.
- The victory of Virtus.pro within the ESL Pro League Season 14 with a score of 2:1.
But since then, G2 has strengthened their roster.
Prediction for Virtus.pro — G2 match
Virtus.pro is unlikely to abandon Vertigo, since picking Inferno against G2 is suicide. One way or another, the team from the CIS should approach the meeting in full readiness. At the same time, G2 will not sit idle, trying to improve the team game. Yes, as long as the "Niko, go kill" tactic works. However, I doubt it will fully work against a structural team. Therefore, here I propose to bet on Handicap (+1.5) for the Virtus.pro team, which should show itself at its peak.
Bookmakers & Statistics
All bookmakers have agreed that G2 Esports is the favorite. This can be noticed because odds on them are 1.53. This number in the favor of Virtus.pro amounts 4.108. Respectively, the last ones are the underdogs of the upcoming match.
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