Match Prediction: Evil Geniuses - PSG.LGD | Dota 2
ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021The main stage of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 by PGL is inexorably coming to an end. The final of the upper bracket awaits us in a few hours.
PSG.LGD and Evil Geniuses will compete for the right to qualify for the grand final of the first major LAN tournament after a year and a half of stagnation. At first glance, the contenders for the TOP-2 are extremely unexpected, but if you look at it, the degree of surprise decreases a little.
PSG.LGD Form
Let's start the analysis of the match with the already very familiar Chinese five. PSG.LGD rolls and rolls with incredible force after the LAN hunger strike.
It would seem that the beginning of the year did not go well: roster changes, unstable play, loss of motivation? Somehow PSG.LGD still makes their way to the Singapore Major, defeating Elephant in replays.
The beginning of the Wild Card round turns out to be “crumpled”: an indistinct loss from Team Liquid and a generally unassembled game. But, having received such a slap in the face, PSG.LGD smash the rest of the Wild Card without a single pocket, and then quite confidently finish the group stage.
We saw the playoffs perfectly well: no chances of a funeral for VP, an extremely confident game against Secret, and now PSG.LGD is in the TOP-3. This is evidenced by the latest statistics from PSG.LGD.
Results of 5 last matches PSG.LGD
- Defeat Alliance 2-0
- Defeat Quincy Crew 2-0
- Lost to Thunder Predator 2-0
- Victory over VP 2-0
- Defeat Team Secret 2-1
Apparently, PSG.LGD is confidently heading towards the grand final. However, there is one very big obstacle on their way - Evil Geniuses.
Form EG
So we got to the analysis of "evil geniuses". To be honest, the name Evil Geniuses is probably justified like no other in the world.
Well, judge for yourself: March 2019, MDL Disneyland Paris Major, EG TOP-3 January 2020, DreamLeague Season 13, EG TOP-2, April 2021, Singapore Major 2021, EG TOP-3. I just don't know how they do it, but the fact that evil geniuses are really geniuses is a fact.
Arriving at the tournament without preparing (as they themselves said in the post-match interview), the team moves first to the best SEA team, and then to China. For 2 bo3 series they look much more stable than most teams in this tournament.
Results of last 5 matches EG
- Defeat 5ManMidas 2-0
- Defeat Undying 1-0
- Defeat QC 1-0
- Defeat Fnatic 2-0
- Beat IG 2-0
EG look strong, very strong. Here's the truth, the "curse" of the 3rd place can still play a cruel joke.
Personal meeting history
Who has whom, but these clubs have a very rich history of meetings. However, in the last 5 matches, EG have won four times and have won PSG.LGD only once.
Yes, it was a long time ago and is no longer relevant. Still, I tend to believe in some kind of "magic" of tags.
The outcome of the duel
How many times have I said that it is very difficult to predict the outcome of this or that match. And how many more times will I say it.
To be honest, I will not be surprised at any outcome in this fight. I believe both in absolute defeat from any side, and in an epic battle on three maps.
It is a pity that you cannot bet on a draw. So I'll bet on PSG.LGD.
Result: victory for PSG.LGD.
Evil Geniuses and PSG.LGD will play each other in the upper bracket of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021. EG managed to outplay fnatic and iG, while PSG.LGD outplayed Team Secret and Virtus.pro.
Evil Geniuses - started the R & D p with a victory over fnatic, showed Kerry Naga Siren, Storm Spirit by Abed and Pangolier from iceiceice. Also in their pool: Terrorblade, Arc Warden. Puck was banned against fnatics, and iG just took it to themselves in the first stage. This very clearly shows the preparation for the draft and the variability of picks and bans. For the second day in a row, I celebrate how EG drafts and adapts to each opponent specifically. They have new heroes and strategies with every game that are bearing fruit so far.
Team Drafts
- Carry: Juggernaut, Naga Siren, Terrorblade, Alchemist, top five: Death Prophet, Wintern Wyvern, TIdehunter, Witch Doctor
- In hard on three: Beastmaster, Pangolier, Timbersaw, on four: Tusk, Pangolier, Mirana, Earth Spirit
- Mid: Void Spirit, Puck, Storm Spirit
- EG bans: Puck, Monkey King, Phoenix, IO, Timbersaw, Troll Warlord
- Ban against EG: Alchemist, Death Prophet, Earth Spirit, Medusa
PSG.LGD - got in great shape during the tournament, but there are doubts. In the match with Virtus.pro, they managed to defeat them purely due to drafts and poor performance from gpk. With Team Secret, they were allowed to play three times with their signature Monkey King, EG will ban this hero in the first stage. It seems to me that LGD has already shown absolutely everything at this tournament, they will only surprise them with the selection of supports of the type: Luna, Abaddon, Gyrocopter and so on.
Team Drafts
- On carry: Monkey King, Troll Warlord, on five: Phoenix, Undying, Shadow Shaman, Elder Titan
- Hard for three: Pangolier, Lycan, Puck, for four: Tusk, Shadow Shaman, Elder Titan
- Mid: Death Prophet, Void Spirit, Ember Spirit, Magnus
- PSG.LGD bans: Enchantress, Timbersaw, Razor, Terrorblade, Storm Spirit
- Banned against PSG.LGD: Death Prophet, IO, Puck, Mars, Nyx Assasin
Forecast for the match PSG.LGD vs EG in the upper bracket of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021
An amazing game awaits us, PSG.LGD should be wary of and remember about Naga Siren, Terrorblade, Arc Warden, Storm Spirit. EG should focus on playing against Monkey King, Pangolier, Nature`s Prophet, Lycan.
Bookmaker companies give the odds 1.796 on PSG.LGD, on EG - 2.108. It seems to me that LGD have already reached their peak in the tournament. The team plays well, but against Evil Geniuses this is hardly enough. EG are very well prepared in drafts and understand the meta very well, in the match with Virtus.pro this was not from the opponents, and the Secret simply gave up the first map at the pick stage, and at the decisive one they simply forgot about Lycan. I advise you to believe in Evil Geniuses, but the drafting stage will be very, very interesting.
Prediction: Evil Geniuses will outplay PSG.LGD in the upper bracket of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 - coefficient 2.108
PSG.LGD beat Secret, but they did it thanks to the frivolous attitude of the European team, I said yesterday that they were too smart at the draft stage in the match against the Chinese team. Today PSG.LGD will have problems and this is a fact, I'm already tired of looking at the same thing in terms of drafts, the guys don't change anything in their game and hope for their stability. Evil Geniuses are already ready for this match and I believe that they should win this match without any problems, the guys calmly beat the IG team and this match will also be closed in their favor.
I recommend betting on Evil Geniuses in this match.
Bookmakers & Statistics
Now, the majority of bookmaker companies believe in PSG.LGD victory. Odds on them are equal to 1.782. According to bookmakers data, Evil Geniuses are the outsider and odds on their victory amounts 2.079.
If your opinion is similar to the one, which is provided by experts in bookmaker companies and you want to bet on PSG.LGD, the best odds on their victory can be found at — 2.41. If you think that Evil Geniuses 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 2.3.