Match Prediction: Team Liquid - Thunder Awaken | Dota 2
ESL One Stockholm 2022 MajorThe Major marathon continues. Next in line is a review of the match between Team Liquid and Thunder Awaken.
A match that will bring together the best team in South America and one of the strongest teams in Europe. According to the sign, the match can turn out to be very interesting, but in reality everything may not be too joyful.
The bo2 form allows underdogs to gain momentum in matches where it would seem they should not. Perhaps, in this case, something similar awaits us, but there are doubts about this.
Form Team Liquid
Team Liquid will be the favorite in this match. The chance of their victory is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 1.8.
There is no doubt about the quality of Team Liquid. The team has shown good results over the course of two seasons, and the roster contributes to good results in major tournaments, which will be ESL One Stockholm 2022.
Team Liquid roster
- MATUMBAMAN
- miCKe
- zai
- Boxi
- iNSaNiA
Players do not need a separate introduction. Straight to performance.
Team Liquid latest match results
- Lost 1-2 to Gladiators
- Lost to Tundra 0-2
- 2-0 victory over Gladiators
- Victory over Nigma Galaxy with a score of 2-0
- 2-1 victory over Tundra Esports
Before the start of ESL One Stockholm Liquid had a good practice. They won Gamers Without Borders 2022, which will keep them in good shape for the start of the Major.
Heroes Team Liquid
Team Liquid Most Picked Heroes in 7.31: Mirana (3 matches, 66% win rate), Sand King (2 matches, 100% win rate), Tiny (2 matches, 0% win rate).
Team Liquid's most successful heroes in patch 7.31: Sand King (2 matches, 100% win rate), Gyrocopter (1 match, 100% win rate), Necrophos (1 match, 100% win rate).
Thunder Awaken Form
Thunder Awaken will be suitable for this match as an outsider. The chance of their success is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 7.6.
The gap is very noticeable, which is to be expected. Thunder Awaken has not been played in big tournaments for a long time, and practice in South America raises questions regarding its effectiveness.
Thunder Awaken line-up
- Pakazs
- DarkMago
- Sacred
- Matthew
- pandaboo
The Peruvian five are a real dark horse in this tournament.
Thunder Awaken Latest Match Results
- 2-0 victory over Balrogs
- 2-1 victory over Infinity Esports
- Victory over INF.UESPORTS with a score of 2-0
- 2-0 victory over APU King of Kings
- 2-0 victory over Beastcoast
Again, I find it difficult to assess the team, since the games inside South America are not the most objective indicator.
Heroes of Thunder Awaken
Most Picked Heroes in 7.31: Snapfire (16 matches, 81% win rate), Ember Spirit (15 matches, 93% win rate), Abaddon (12 matches, 91% win rate).
Most successful Thunder Awaken heroes: Tiny (11 matches, 100% win rate), Weaver (8 matches, 100% win rate), Templar Assassin (6 matches, 100% win rate).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other in these lineups. This match will be the debut for both clubs.
Outcome
In this match, I believe in a clear victory for Liquid. The recent championship at Gamers Without Borders 2022 showed that the team is in good shape and should beat an opponent like Thunder Awaken.
Outcome: Liquid win.
Prediction for the match between Team Liquid and Thunder Awaken at Stockholm Major 2022. This is the first match for both teams at this Major.
Thunder Awaken ended the DPC season in South America without a single loss; 14 cards won and 1 lost. Wins over Infamous, beastcoast, APU King of Kings, Lava, Hokori, Balrogs 2:0 and 2:1 against Infinity.
Team Liquid in the regular season DPC Western Europe are in 3rd place with 4 wins and 3 losses; 9 cards won and 8 lost. Also, Liquids won the Gamers Without Borders Europe charity tournament, beating Tundra Esports in the final with a score of 2:1.
Team Liquid roster
- MATUMBAMAN
- miCKe
- zai
- Boxi
- iNSaNiA
Thunder Awaken line-up
- Pakazs
- DarkMago
- Sacred
- Matthew
- pandaboo
Latest Thunder Awaken results - 5 matches counted
- Victory in the match with beastcoast with a score of 2: 0 - April 23
- Victory in the match with APU King of Kings with a score of 2:0
- Victory in the match with Infamous with a score of 2:0
- Victory in the match with Infinity with a score of 2:1
- Winning the match with Balrogs with a score of 2:0
Latest Team Liquid results - 5 matches counted
- Victory in the match with Team Liquid with a score of 2: 1 - May 8
- Victory in the match with Nigma Galaxy with a score of 2:0
- Winning the match with Gladiators with a score of 2:0
- Lost in a match with Tundra Esports with a score of 0:2
- Lost in a match with Gladiators with a score of 1:2
A very ambiguous match, Team Liquid is in good shape, but 1 map can be presented, since the duel format is best of 2. The level of competition in Western Europe and South America at completely different levels is obvious to everyone.
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I would still believe in the Peruvians and 1 card from them. Bookmakers give odds of 1.836 on Team Liquid; 2.616 for a draw and 8.6 for Thunder Awaken. For 1 card from TA - coefficient 1.988. The main thing is to watch the match LIVE and bet after the drafts.
Prediction: Thunder Awaken will take one card from Team Liquid - odds 1.988
Thunder Awaken got into the tournament thanks to a weak region, yes, they played very well at home at times, but you understand what teams this team plays against. Today, beastcoast showed everything, the buttons do not press in time, we die out of the blue and do not observe the positional game. Thunder Awaken, unfortunately or fortunately, will not even be able to win a map against Team Liquid, they are simply weaker and that's it. I cannot name a single point in favor of the Thunder Awaken team, maybe in time they will play together and establish interaction, but now there is no chance for them.
Team Liquid is a strong team in the European region, they can take on almost any opponent in the world, they are stronger than their opponent in absolutely everything. These guys get along well on the map, they know their strengths perfectly and use them to the maximum, I don’t think that today they will suddenly start playing badly and give up cards. The main thing is to take your signature heroes, win at least two stages of the game, and then success will be theirs. I expect an easy walk for them in this match, close the meeting with a clean sheet with a score of 2-0.
Team Liquid will win 2-0.
Bookmakers & Statistics
At the moment, the majority of bookmakers unanimously see the team Thunder Awaken as the favorite of the game with average odds on a victory in the sum of 4.487. Team Liquid chances to prevail are evaluated with average odds 6.804 by bookmakers.
What the team performance statistics say
Last Matches | Team Liquid | Thunder Awaken |
5 matches (wins) | 3 | 5 |
10 matches (wins) | 5 | 10 |
Also it makes sense to remember the statistics of the matches between the teams. The participants in the battle before the meeting played 0 matches with each other. And Team Liquid won 0 times while Thunder Awaken correspondingly became the winner 0 times.