FaZe Clan and Complexity will play in the first round of the group stage of BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023. It is quite logical that RobbaN's wards are the favorites of this confrontation.
However, given the general decline of FaZe Clan and the absence of any positive dynamics at a distance, I dare to assume that we will no longer see any special victories in the performance of the team.
On the contrary, the North American team may surprise, because after the change of maps it has won and hasn't lost anything. Yes, and last fall, Complexity quite successfully fought with the Galacticos, and is unlikely to want to give up just like that.
Therefore, here I would not believe in 2:0 from FaZe Clan, since there are too many contradictions. Yes, and Complexity likes to surprise at BLAST tournaments, often adding intrigue to the layouts.
FaZe Clan form
The fourth team in the world ranking played terribly at IEM Rio Major 2022, where they did not get a single victory at all and could only take the map in a shameful match against the Bad News Eagles.
However, later on, the European team recovered a little, taking second place at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2022. However, FaZe Clan also had difficulties there, which were exposed in the lost grand final to Heroic.
Well, at the very end of the season, the team limited itself to the semi-finals of BLAST Premier World Final 2022. Summing up, FaZe Clan still wins, but not with such confidence as before. Yes, and old as the world ideas do not work for a long time, since many are already ready for quick rounds and irrational actions.
Latest FaZe Clan results:
- Victory over Ninjas in Pajamas with a score of 2:1.
- Defeat from Heroic with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over G2 with a score of 2:1.
- The victory over Team Liquid with a score of 2:1.
- Lost to G2 with a score of 0:2.
Best FaZe Clan maps:
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Inferno - 67% of wins.
- Nuke - 50% win rate.
At the same time, the European team continues to refuse the Vertigo card.
Complexity form
The 23rd team in the world ranking did not make it to IEM Rio Major 2022 at all, as well as missed all the main championships from BLAST at the end of last season.
Instead, the North American team failed at the Elisa Masters Espoo 2022 group stage, although, to be honest, the guys there were several rounds away from the playoffs.
In general, Complexity was very upset and went to farm the local ESEA Autumn 2022 Cash Cup, winning two of them at once. And in the end, the team reached the semi-finals of CCT North America Series 2, in which they unexpectedly lost to Nouns.
Latest Complexity results:
- Victory over Nouns Esports with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Strife with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Eclipse with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over TeamOne with a score of 2:1.
- Lost to Nouns Esports with a score of 0:2.
Best Complexity maps:
- Overpass - 78% of wins.
- Nuke - 75% win rate.
In turn, the North American team will most likely refuse the Anubis card.
FaZe Clan - Complexity match statistics
As part of the last season, the teams had one meeting - at ESL Pro League Season 16, FaZe Clan won (2:1).
Prediction for the FaZe Clan vs Complexity match
Based on the statistics and personal impressions left in the last season, then Complexity has good chances to catch on the Overpass and Nuke maps.
Here you can still remember about Inferno, but once in a while it’s not necessary. And in general, you don’t expect anything special from FaZe Clan anymore, since the team sank six months ago and no longer closes matches in a salad.
In general, there is room for intrigue. Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for the Complexity team.
