We continue to surf the first DPC cycle in China. Next in line is a match between RNG and Phoenix Gaming.
It seems that this match cannot please us with anything, because the gap between the level of performers in the teams is extremely high. In fact, with a small degree of probability, we can get an unexpected outcome.
RNG in the new season predicted the top places in China, but Somnus`M and the company manage to make fatal mistakes, losing, for example, to LBZS. Nobody expected anything from Phoenix Gaming, but a wounded animal is doubly dangerous.
Let's figure out what to expect from the match, and who will be the winner in this fight.
RNG form
RNG will play as a clear favorite in this match. I think, in this particular case, there will be no questions about their status.
After the reshuffle, RNGs got a slot in the top division of China and, it would seem, had to defend their right to be here with special tenacity. In fact, RNGs still look damp, despite the fact that many official players have played over the past month.
RNG Roster
- God king
- Somnus`M
- Chalice
- FelixCiaoBa
- xNova
All players are famous and respected, but questions arise for almost everyone. Only Somnus`M can be singled out on the positive side;
RNG Recent Results
- Defeat Vici Gaming 2-0
- Defeat Invictus Gaming 2-1
- Lose from OB Esports x Neon with a score of 1-3
- Beat IG 2-1
- Lost to LBZS with a score of 1-2
The new RNGs have a very interesting history with the teams, the status is below. Perhaps the top Chinese underestimate their counterparts and therefore lose against Neon and LBZS? However, that LBZS, and even more so Neon, after the holiday break show a very hard-boiled pillbox.
RNG heroes
Most played RNG heroes: Void Spirit (6 matches, 50% win), Invoker (5 matches, 60% win), Nyx Assassin (4 matches, 100% win).
Most successful RNG heroes: Nyx Assassin (4 matches, 100% win), Dark Seer (2 matches, 100% win).
Phoenix Gaming Form
Phoenix Gaming will play as an obvious outsider in this match. Absolutely.
Phoenix is a hit from China's top division. The very presence of this tag here is already a big question for the slot allocation system on the DPC.
Phoenix Gaming Roster
The five players are unremarkable, except for participation in tournaments of dubious quality.
Phoenix Gaming Latest Results
- Lost to EHOME 0-2
- Lost to PSG.LGD with a score of 0-2
- Defeat Crocodile 2-0
- Lose against Violet with a score of 1-2
- Lost to Invictus Gaming with a score of 0-2
Phoenix's performance matches the updated roster. The limit of the "phoenixes" is to squeeze the cards from teams of the level of Violet and Crocodile, but not to play in the elite league of China.
Phoenix Gaming Heroes
Most played Phoenix Gaming heroes in patch 7.30: Mars (10 matches, 50% win), Death Prophet (7 matches, 42% win), Snapfire (6 matches, 66% win).
The most successful Phoenix Gaming heroes in patch 7.30: Mirana (100% win), Ogre Magi (2 matches, 100% win), Terrorblade (1 match, 100% win).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, in the updated line-ups, teams were not met in official games. This fight will be the debut face-to-face confrontation.
Match outcome
Logically, there should be an easy 2-0 for RNG, but it's worth remembering the specifics of the region. However, I do not believe in Phoenix's success in the top division and I think they should leave it with zero in the winning card graph.
Result: 2-0 in favor of RNG.
