OG and Fiend will meet in the semifinals of Spring Sweet Spring 2. Interestingly, in this match I do not see an easy walk for the European team, since Fiend is now in great shape. That being said, we know that OG is just starting the preparatory process for IEM Summer 2021, so mistakes are possible.
Form OG
The 20th world ranked team came to the new tournament to stretch their arms. We remember how the team failed in FLASHPOINT 3, finishing in last place. As for the quarterfinals of Spring Sweet Spring 2, here OG passed 1WIN. At the same time, the team made mistakes, for which the team with a little more zeal may not forgive.
Recent OG results:
- Victory over FaZe Clan with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over Movistar Riders with a score of 2: 0.
- Defeat to Astralis with a score of 0: 2.
- Defeat against Vitality with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over 1WIN with a score of 2: 0.
Best OG cards:
- Nuke - 71% wins.
- Dust 2 - 57% wins.
- Inferno - 50% wins.
- Mirage - 50% wins.
At the same time, the team is not so clear on Train and Overpass. However, I am confident that OG will ditch Vertigo.
Fiend shape
The 28th team in the world ranked excellently at Spring Sweet Spring 2, winning three out of three matches in Switzerland. Most importantly, the team did not stop, having closed Endpoint in the first round of the playoffs. Fiend was able to deal with fnatic even further, even if she failed Inferno from the Swedes. And it seems to me that the Bulgarian team is able to take one more step forward, causing problems to another rival with a claim to the "TOP" prefix.
Recent results Fiend:
- Defeat to ENCE with a score of 0: 2.
- Victory over Spirit Academy with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over Endpoint with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over SKADE with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over fnatic with a score of 2: 1.
Best Fiend cards:
- Mirage - 87% wins.
- Nuke - 80% wins.
- Dust 2 - 68% wins.
- Train - 65% wins.
- Inferno - 60% wins.
- Overpass - 59% wins.
I have practically no doubt that the Bulgarian team will ban Vertigo or Inferno. However, in this game, Fiend can surprise.
Meeting statistics OG - Fiend
During the current season, the teams held one meeting - in the closed qualifier for DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 Europe, the victory went to Fiend (then still VOYVODA) with a score of 2: 1.
Forecast for the match OG - Fiend
It is interesting that in the March meeting the victory went to the Bulgarian team. However, it is important to bear in mind that the lineups of both teams have changed since then. In addition, Fiend is clearly on the head now, showing an overly confident Counter Strike. Another point is that the Bulgarian team can pick Overpass, Mirage and Train with confidence. Therefore, here I propose to play it safe and put on Forum (+1.5) for Fiend.
