Prediction on match CS2 Astralis - Team K23

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Handicap +1.5 (Team K23)

Astralis and K23 will meet in the quarterfinals of Funspark ULTI 2021 Finals. It is clear that the Danish team is already on paper an unconditional favorite. But, given the difficult start in the updated line-up, as well as possible difficulties at the start of the season, Astralis can get stuck. In addition, K23 is a strong enough team that can surprise.

Astralis shape

The eighth team in the world ranking failed the end of the season, unable to adapt to changes in the composition. Yes, and the team has long-standing problems with stability, since the Danes often make mistakes, outplaying themselves. We can say that I judge exclusively by TIER-1. However, it is not clear how exactly Astralis prepared for the new season, since many giants are acting up at the start.

Astralis latest results:

Victory over MOUZ with a score of 2:0.
Lost to Liquid with a score of 0:2.
Defeat from Vitality with a score of 0:2.
Victory over NIP with a score of 2:1.
Lost to Liquid with a score of 0:2.

Best Astralis cards:

Ancient - 67% of wins.
Nuke - 54% of wins.
Inferno - 50% win rate.
Dust 2 - 50% win rate.

At the same time, at the end of the season, the team had a floating permoban.

Form K23

The 22nd team in the world ranking finished the championship with two victories, thanks to which they got to the Funspark ULTI 2021 Finals. In December, the team really looked strong, showing not only their ability to shoot, but also tactical skills. It remains to be seen what the guys will show against an obviously strong opponent. Although there is a feeling that K23 has much more chances on default cards.

Latest K23 results:

Victory over ECSTATIC with a score of 2:0.
Victory over Entropiq with a score of 2:1.
2-0 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
Victory over Dignitas with a score of 2:1.
2:0 victory over BLUEJAYS.

Best K23 Maps:

Dust 2 - 100% win rate.
Mirage - 89% of wins.
Overpass - 67% of wins.
Ancient - 57% of wins.
Inferno - 50% win rate.
Nuke - 50% win rate.

At the same time, the team does not play on the Vertigo map.

Match statistics Astralis — K23

The teams have not met before.

Prediction for the match Astralis — K23

The Danes will probably ban Mirage or Dust 2. In any case, Astralis has difficulties on these two maps, especially since we are talking about playing against a strong representative of the second tier. K23, however, pleased with the game at the end of the season, leaving hope for further growth. So here I suggest taking the risk and betting on Handicap (+1.5) for the K23 team.

Prediction on match CS2 Astralis - Team K23

Astralis shape

Form K23

Match statistics Astralis — K23

Prediction for the match Astralis — K23

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Prediction on match CS2 Astralis - Team K23

Astralis shape

Form K23

Match statistics Astralis — K23

Prediction for the match Astralis — K23

Maps

Team lineups