Match Prediction: NiP - LDLC | CS2 (CS:GO)
IEM Cologne 2021 Play-InNiP and LDLC will meet as part of the kick-off BO1 at the IEM Cologne 2021 Play-In. Let me remind you that the championship will be held in LAN format, although we will not see spectators anyway. However, this is a real chance to prove that all coronavirus restrictions are nothing more than stories.
NiP shape
The sixth team in the world ranking became the fourth in the BLAST Premier Spring Final 2021, losing to all direct competitors. After that, the Swedish team went to Gamers Without Borders 2021, from where they did not even leave the group. However, one should not blindly start from this championship, although the instability of the team is still depressing.
Recent results NiP:
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2: 0.
- Defeat from G2 with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over MIBR with a score of 2: 1.
- Defeat to ENCE with a score of 1: 2.
- Defeat against mousesports with a score of 1: 2.
Best NiP cards:
- Overpass - 70% wins.
- Dust 2 - 57% wins.
On other maps, the Swedish team often has problems. At the same time, do not forget that the team has not played on Vertigo for a long time, absolutely not impressing on Ancient.
LDLC form
The 43rd team in the world ranking performed well in ESEA Premier Season 37 Europe, finishing fourth. At the same time, the French managed to close SAW and BIG, showing their strength. Now the team is preparing for the IEM Cologne 2021 Play-In, where it got thanks to the recent victory at the ESL National Championship Global Playoffs Spring 2021. And I believe that these guys can cause problems for the Swedes, who themselves are not in the best shape.
Recent LDLC results:
- Victory over SAW with a score of 2: 1.
- Lose from AGO with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over GamerLegion with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2: 1.
- Defeat from forZe with a score of 1: 2.
Best LDLC cards:
- Dust 2 - 75% wins.
- Inferno - 73% wins.
- Nuke - 63% wins.
- Vertigo - 62% wins.
- Ancient - 60% wins.
At the same time, we remember that the French have long-standing difficulties with Overpass and Mirage.
NiP - LDLC Meeting Statistics
The teams have not met before.
Forecast for the match NiP - LDLC
I admit, but in this BO1 I expect a sensation. First of all, the Swedes are not the most stable guys now. Secondly, the French team can play well on Dust 2, Inferno, Ancient and Nuke. Thirdly, the very format of the meeting promises us intrigue. Therefore, here I propose to take a risk and bet on the victory of the LDLC team.
The long-awaited IEM begins, which should present a huge number of interesting games, because this is the first LAN in a very long time, although there will be no spectators, but the teams will see each other and we will be able to observe the intensity of passions between them. In the Play-in stage, 8 teams will be determined, which will advance to the main stage of the championship and will be able to compete for a prize fund of almost 1 million dollars.
Nip
One of the fastest growing teams in Europe, after the arrival of div1ce, the team moved to a new level and continues to work hard, patching holes in their map pool. They had a lot of time to prepare for this tournament and at this stage they are the favorite to get to the main stage.
LDLC
Tier-3 team, which is not very noticeable on stage. There are some good players on the roster, but they are definitely not the guys who can play on the same level with tier 1 teams. Interestingly, they had a victory at the BIG, but with their form this is not the greatest achievement.
Outcome
In a Bo1 match between a clear outsider and a favorite, the map will not decide that much, because the map will most likely be comfortable for both teams. I think Nip does not intend to start such an important tournament for themselves with a defeat, so I expect their confident victory in this random format
Bookmakers & Statistics
According to leading bookmakers predictions, the team NiP are the favorite with average odds 1.24 at the moment. Respectively, bookmakers consider LDLC to be the outsider of the match with odds on a victory in the sum of about 4.258.
If your opinion is similar to the one, which is provided by experts in bookmaker companies and you want to bet on NiP, the best odds on their victory can be found at — 1.31. If you think that LDLC are going to win, the best thing will be to bet at . This bookmaker provides the best odds on their victory in the sum of 7.5.