Illuminar and TYLOO will meet in the lower bracket of the ESL Pro League Season 16 Conference. On the one hand, we have an inconspicuous meeting in which two frankly weak teams play.
However, I personally am interested to see what the Chinese will come up with against the background of such an opponent. At the same time, Illuminar still has the same problems - the lack of sensible practice.
Form Illuminar
The 51st team in the world rankings have been sitting in their home region for too long, where they have beaten Wisla Krakow from time to time. This is exactly how the team got to the ESL Pro League Season 16 Conference, which they were obviously happy about.
However, at the start of the championship, the Poles did not oppose the Outsiders, confirming the idea that without practice there is nothing to do at such tournaments. Well, at least the team was able to cope with the Australians from VERTEX. But the strangest thing is that Illuminar is now the favorite, judging by the odds.
Latest Illuminar results:
- Victory over Team ESCA Gaming with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Impression with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Wisla Krakow with a score of 2:1.
- Lost to the Outsiders with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over VERTEX with a score of 2:0.
Best Illuminar cards:
- Mirage - 86% of wins.
- Vertigo - 83% of wins.
- Ancient - 75% of wins.
- Nuke - 75% win rate.
- Inferno - 50% win rate.
- Dust 2 - 33% win rate
Let me remind you that the Polish team does not play on the Overpass map.
Form TYLOO
The 68th team in the world ranking recently visited the Global Esports Tour Dubai 2022, where they quickly lost to Movistar Riders and left the UAE.
However, at the start of the ESL Pro League Season 16 Conference, the Chinese team managed to outplay Strife without even giving up a single card. It's good that at least the logical result turned out further, because TYLOO lost to MIBR.
I note that at Dust 2, the Chinese suddenly woke up in the attack, having managed to give a comeback. But the team had no logic, and still does not.
Latest TYLOO results:
- Lost to Renegades with a score of 0:2.
- Defeat from Finest with a score of 0:2.
- Defeated by Movistar Riders with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Strife with a score of 2:0.
- Lost to MIBR with a score of 0:2.
Best TYLOO cards:
- Overpass - 100% wins.
- Inferno - 67% of wins.
- Ancient - 57% of wins.
- Vertigo - 50% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 50% win rate.
- Mirage - 38% of wins.
In turn, the Chinese team refuses the Nuke card.
Illuminar vs TYLOO Match Statistics
The teams have not met before.
Prediction for the match Illuminar — TYLOO
I don't understand why the Polish team is a slight favorite among the bookmakers. Yes, Illuminar is a solid European team, but they don't play anywhere.
Against the background of the rival, TYLOO still looks more interesting. Firstly, the team managed to compete with MIBR, creating intrigue at Dust 2. Secondly, the Chinese have an experienced coach who added a little bit of discipline.
Therefore, here I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for the TYLOO team.
