Prediction on match CS2 Apeks - BIG

Apeks and BIG will try to qualify for IEM Dallas 2022. Honestly, I still can’t fully perceive the German team, even if they surprised me at the last RMR tournament. Yes, and the joke with the change of coach a week before the major is alarming, because personally gob b does not make me feel like a strong specialist. Therefore, I am ready to believe in the card from Apeks.

Form Apeks

The 36th team of the world ranking did not initially qualify for the closed stage of qualification for IEM Dallas 2022. However, after the removal of the Outsiders, the team took its place. At the same time, the team shakes the air in the Pinnacle Cup IV, where they have already managed to get two victories. Moreover, the opponents there are not at all in terms of chances, so it’s impossible to say for sure about Apeks yet.

Apeks latest results:

• Victory over 4glory with a score of 16:10.
• Victory over Eternal Fire with a score of 16:9.
• Lost to Copenhagen Flames with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over 4glory with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over MASONIC with a score of 2:1.

Best Apeks Maps:

• Inferno - 91% of wins.
• Mirage - 75% of wins.
• Overpass - 62% of wins.

I note that in the last matches the team refused the Vertigo card.

Form BIG

The 14th team of the world ranking became the second in the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Europe RMR A, although this does not change the essence of the matter - BIG qualified for the major in the status of a "legend". Another point is that just the day before, the organization changed its coach. Perhaps the catch is that ESIC dug up evidence against enkay J, but if not, then this decision seems very dubious.

Latest BIG results:

• Victory over BLUEJAYS with a score of 16:8.
• Victory over Endpoint with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over SAW with a score of 16:5.
• Victory over the Outsiders with a score of 16:8.
• Victory over FaZe Clan with a score of 2:0.

Best BIG cards:

• Dust 2 - 77% win rate
• Nuke - 67% of wins.
• Vertigo - 60% of wins.
• Mirage - 57% of wins.
• Ancient - 57% of wins.

At the same time, the Germans continue to abandon Inferno.

Apeks vs BIG Match Statistics

The teams have not met before.

Prediction for the match Apeks — BIG

Apeks is a very uncomfortable opponent when it comes to important matches. We have seen the team cling to Copenhagen Flames and ENCE in the past. As for the German team, I can hardly believe that changing horses at the crossing will not make things worse. It seems that they just adjusted the game, and then they brought a person from VALORANT. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for the Apeks team.