Prediction on match CS2 Astralis - Team Fiend

Astralis and Fiend will play in the IEM Fall 2021 Europe quarterfinals. I strongly doubt that the Bulgarian team will show at least something, because in the group the guys clearly jumped over their heads. And to be honest, I don't want to see a team with three AWPs in defense at the PGL Major. Therefore, in this case, everything depends on the mood of the Danes, who, of course, should boast of experience.

Astralis shape

The eighth team in the world ranked played a flawless IEM Fall 2021 Europe group stage without losing a single map. Yes, in some places the Danes gave reason to doubt themselves. But the final pogrom of Sinners provided answers to many questions regarding the motivation of the team. And if Astralis does not get used to the fate of the PGL Major qualification in a couple of days, then Fiend will be closed with ease.

Recent Astralis results:

• Victory over Endpoint with a score of 16: 7.
• Defeat Movistar Riders 16:13.
• Victory over Heroic with a score of 16:14.
• Victory over Complexity with a score of 16:14.
• Victory over Sinners with a score of 16: 8.

Best Astralis Cards:

• Nuke - 73% wins.
• Dust 2 - 62% wins.
• Overpass - 60% wins.
• Inferno - 56% wins.

There is no doubt that the Danes will ban Mirage once again. Although in a situation with such a rival, it is logical to think about banning Ancient.

Fiend shape

The 25th team in the world rankings unexpectedly shot in the group stage of IEM Fall 2021 Europe. At the same time, the Bulgarian team pulled together sharply, because after two rounds it dangled in the tail. And if the victories over fnatic and DBL PONEY can still be described logically, then the destruction of FaZe Clan is something incredible. However, it seems to me that such an extraordinary style of play in the playoffs will not work.

Recent Fiend results:

• Lost to NIP with a score of 4:16.
• Lost to SKADE with a score of 14:16.
• Victory over fnatic with a score of 16:12.
• Victory over DBL PONEY with a score of 16: 5.
• Victory over FaZe Clan with a score of 16: 6.

Best Fiend cards:

• Dust 2 - 78% wins.
• Mirage - 73% wins.
• Ancient - 67% wins.
• Inferno - 67% wins.

The team is unlikely to want to play Vertigo, given the experience of the Danes. At the same time, the team is not doing well with Overpass and Nuke.

Meeting statistics Astralis - Fiend

The teams have not met before.

Forecast for the match Astralis - Fiend

For some reason I don't believe in the fight from Fiend. Even at its legitimate TIER-2 level, the team is unstable, what can we say about the high level. At the same time, the Danes are very confident on Dust 2 and Inferno. Fiend's only chance is Ancient. But in this case, you have to think - is it worth starting against the Danes in the attack. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the Astralis team with a score of 2: 0.