We continue to monitor the development of events at Dota 2 Champion League Season 7. Next in line is the Group B match between the potential winners of the stage.
A not entirely obvious pair of contenders for the championship has formed, but such is the alignment. Both Nemiga and V-Gaming are showing a decent game so far and are ready to fight for high places.
In the face-to-face confrontation between this pair, the most important points will be played for the further development of events in Group B. We will try to figure out what to expect from this match, and who will be stronger in its results.
Uniform Nemiga Gaming
Nemiga Gaming will play as the favorite in this match. The gap between the teams is minimal, and therefore we can assume that the teams are equal.
It is not yet entirely clear why the advantage, albeit minimal, is with Nemiga. You can't say that from past games.
Nemiga Gaming roster
- Kiritych
- Ainkrad
- TheChosenOne
- Heaven
- VANSKOR
The team has been playing in this roster for a long time, and at first it inspired hope, which did not come true. Nemiga Gaming looked especially weak against the background of their colleagues in the second division of the CIS, where the club managed to keep the slot.
Nemiga Gaming Latest Match Results
- Defeated Fantastic Five 2-1
- Lost to Gambit Esports with a score of 0-2
- 2-0 victory over B8 Esports
- Winstrike Team 2-0
- Lost to Mind Games with a score of 1-2
Most likely, it was the last couple of games that raised Nemiga to the status of favorites in the eyes of bookmakers. A win against Winstrike and a fairly even game against Mind Games could be considered a sign of quality, but we should not forget that we are TIR-2 CIS and fantastic things are happening here.
Heroes of Nemiga Gaming
Nemiga Gaming's most picked heroes in patch 7.30: Batrider (12 matches, 58% win rate), Sven (11 matches, 63% win rate), Shadow Demon (9 matches, 55% win rate).
The most successful Nemiga Gaming heroes in patch 7.30: Zeus (2 matches, 100% win rate), Winter Wyvern (1 match, 100% win rate), Lycan (1 match, 100% win rate).
Form V-Gaming
V-Gaming will be the catch-ups in this match. I don’t quite understand why the Kazakhs are enrolled in the status of underdogs.
On D2CL they have 3 wins in 3 matches. Yes, they may not play without a marriage, which was confirmed by yesterday's hard victory against B8 Esports, but they win.
V-Gaming roster
- TA2000
- hAze
- destroyed
- Antares
- ArrOw
Another and, perhaps, the key reason why V-Gaming are passing the back in this match is the recent replacement in the roster. Acclimatization continues and the same series against B8 Esports is a direct confirmation of this.
V-Gaming Latest Match Results
- Lost to Hydra 0-1
- Lost to Winstrike Team 0-1
- 2-1 victory over Brame
- 2-0 victory over IVY
- 2-0 victory over B8 Esports
If V-Gaming will play like in a match with B8, then Nemiga should deal with their counterparts without any problems.
Heroes of V-Gaming
V Gaming Most Picked Heroes in Patch 7.30: Disruptor (17 matches, 70% win rate), Batrider (15 matches, 73% win rate), Bloodseeker (15 matches, 60% win rate).
The most successful V Gaming heroes in patch 7.30: Specter (5 matches, 100% win rate), Anti-Mage (4 matches, 100% win rate), Naga Siren (4 matches, 100% win rate).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams managed to play with each other during the season. Over the last 5 meetings, Nemiga are in the lead, having won 3 series.
The outcome of the fight
In this match I expect an equal fight. I do not think that any of the teams will be able to close the series with a score of 2-0.
Result: total +2.5.
