The playoffs of ESL One Stockholm 2022 are underway. We're heading into the third round of the lower bracket, where Beastcoast and Gaimin Gladiators will play.
Both clubs have started to play on the stage, and here lies the cornerstone of the confrontation. What we will talk about below.
At the same time, we will try to predict which of the teams will break into the TOP-4, and who will have to pacify their ambitions in the TOP-6.
Gaimin Gladiators Uniform
The favorites in this match will be Gaimin Gladiators. For the victory of the European club give a coefficient of 1.5.
As for me, this figure does not correspond to reality. Gaimin Gladiators played well in the group stage of the tournament, but having made it to the playoffs, they noticeably sank: after a very successful streak with T1, who, as we understood, were not ready to play in this tournament, the Gladiators gave up a very offensive streak against TSM.
Line-up Gladiators
- dyrachYO
- BOOM
- Ace
- tOfu
- Celeri
Now for the Gladiators comes a decisive moment. Their coach ImmortalFaith didn't manage to get to Stockholm, and today the wards perform on stage for the first time in their lives (with the exception of Ace).
Gladiators latest match results
- Lost to Liquid 0-2
- Draw with Thunder Awaken 1-1
- 2-0 victory over Fnatic
- 2-0 victory over T1
- Lost to TSM 0-2
The last series is a key failure of Gladiators. For such a young team, such a result before the start of the games on stage can hit morale very hard.
Heroes Gladiators
Most Picked Gladiators in 7.31: Mars (5 matches, 80% win rate), Weaver (5 matches, 80% win rate), Tidehunter (5 matches, 60% win rate).
Most successful Gladiators heroes in 7.31: Io (3 matches, 100% win rate), Ember Spirit (3 matches, 100% win rate), Keeper of the Light (2 matches, 100% win rate).
Form Bestcoast
Beastcoast will perform in the catch-up status in this match. The chances of the Peruvian club to win are estimated by odds around 2.4.
If we are talking about a collective tied to their geographic location, then Beastcoast is definitely behind. Gladiators went through the school of Western European dota and played in one of the most competitive regions for two seasons, while Beastcoast were locked inside their region.
Composition of Beastcoast
- K1
- Chris Luck
- Wisper
- Scofield
- Stinger
However, the above may not matter if you show a good game on the international stage. After the disastrous Beastcoast group stage, such a game is being shown.
Beastcoast Latest Match Results
- Draw with T1 1-1
- Lost to Tundra Esports 0-2
- Draw with EG 1-1
- 2-0 victory over Team Spirit
- 2-1 victory over BB Team
Beastcoast's second playoff win, and more importantly, the first on stage, will give the Peruvians a global boost.
Heroes of Beastcoast
Most Picked Beastcoast Heroes in 7.31: Mars (7 matches, 71% win rate), Shadow Demon (6 matches, 83% win rate), Clockwerk (5 matches, 100% win rate).
The most successful Beastcoast heroes in patch 7.31: Clockwerk (5 matches, 100% win rate), Lina (4 matches, 100% win rate), Naga Siren (2 matches, 100% win rate).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other. This match will be the debut face-to-face confrontation between the teams.
Match outcome
Despite the Glaidators' nominal advantage in skill, I don't see them as winners in this matchup. We remember how nervous dyrachYO was in the first series, showing a very "peculiar" game on Monkey King. I bet in favor of Beastcoast.
Bottom line: Beastcoast wins.
OG.LATAM
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