FunPlus Phoenix and NiP will play in the quarterfinals of the FLASHPOINT 3 Upper Bracket. The Swedes have suffered through their replay of the third map with Anonymo, gathering a wave of hats. Information appeared that the players received real threats at all. Stepping aside, NiP still showed a bad game, which will be very difficult to oppose FunPlus Phoenix.
FunPlus Phoenix Shape
The 17th team in the world ranking is always in the shadows, but manages to show results and win. At the moment, the team has a streak of four victories in a row, as well as a successful qualification for the June IEM Summer 2021. At the same time, FunPlus Phoenix has already started at FLASHPOINT 3, having closed HYENAS without a chance. But what's interesting is that these guys constantly surprise with their preparation. And it seems that another sensation awaits us.
Recent FunPlus Phoenix results:
- Defeat from FURIA with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over SKADE with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over G2 with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over HYENAS with a score of 2: 0.
Best FunPlus Phoenix Cards:
- Train - 100% wins.
- Vertigo - 67% wins.
- Inferno - 62% wins.
- Nuke - 57% wins.
Importantly, the team is doing badly on Mirage. However, we must not forget that these guys are extremely motivated in every meeting.
NiP shape
The 15th team in the world rankings deservedly lost at the start of FLASHPOINT 3, but then the complaints began. As a result, the Swedish team pissed off for a couple of days and pressed the organizers to replay the third map with Anonymo. Yes, NiP turned out to be stronger, but now this team has compromised itself for the community. And to be honest, even the replay showed that the Swedes have difficulties. For example, the team plays terribly under pressure, which could be the Achilles heel in the upcoming series.
Recent results NiP:
- Defeat from HAVU with a score of 1: 2.
- Defeat against Heroic with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over Complexity with a score of 2: 0.
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over Anonymo with a score of 2: 1.
Best NiP cards:
Interestingly, the Swedish team has a mess on other maps. This is the main drawback for the team, which already shows not the most confident CS.
FunPlus Phoenix - NiP Meeting Statistics
During the last season, the teams held one meeting - at cs_summit 6 Europe, the victory went to FunPlus Phoenix (then still GODSENT) with a score of 2: 0.
Prediction for the match FunPlus Phoenix - NiP
Believe it, but personally for me in this series, NiP is not a favorite. To be honest, the place of the Swedes is in the lower bracket of the tournament. However, the precedent happened, which means that we need to think further. But here we have FunPlus Phoenix, which constantly surprises with its obstinacy, bordering on bold ideas. Moreover, the team has a sufficiently played backbone of cards, on which you can shake your opponent. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the FunPlus Phoenix team.
