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.
Astralis are listed as the favorites of the match in the majority of bookmakers and odds on them are equal to 1.365. Team K23, in turn, are the outsiders of the match. Odds on their victory are about 3.036.
If your opinion is similar to the one, which is provided by experts in bookmaker companies and you want to bet on Astralis, the best odds on their victory can be found at — 1.365. If you think that Team K23 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 3.036.
