Match Prediction: Virtus.pro - Winstrike Team | Dota 2
ESL One. DPC 2021: Season 2 - CIS Upper DivisionThis match, unlike the previous one, does not have such a significant weight in the framework of the tournament situation, but still extremely important. In theory, there is still a very small chance that VP will miss the playoffs of the next Major.
To do this, the bears must lose the last streak, and Spirit must win theirs. Perhaps, in practice, such an outcome is practically unrealistic.
However, do not forget that a wounded animal is doubly dangerous. Winstrike has no margin for error.
While it is not yet clear whether the two worst teams of the season will be relegated to the lower division as they were before, it is better to secure yourself from 7-8 places. And for this you need to defeat VP.
Winstrike Form
Since I started the Winstrike theme in the prologue, I think it's worth continuing it in the review. Moreover, the team is very interesting.
Although Winstrike show a rather mediocre game, the team cannot be called an idle team. Every now and then they squeeze out the cards, but they cannot advance further.
Winstrike is now 2-4 and tied for 7th place with another former second division team, PuckChamp. A win over VP would have helped Winstrike a lot, but the latest performance gently hints that it will be extremely difficult to do so.
Results of last 5 matches Winstrike
- Defeat Team Unique 2-1
- Defeat from Team Spirit with a score of 1-2
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 0-2
- Lost to NaVi 0-2
- Lose to PuckChamp 1-2
Winstrike's only chance against VP is that the bears have no desire to play and win. Theoretically, it may not exist, but in practice it is unlikely.
VP shape
Virtus.pro this season is the same Virtus.pro as in the first season. With minor amendments, but still.
The winning streak during the season practically secured VP a place in the playoffs of the Major. The bears will be putting the finishing touch in the match against Winstrike.
Results of the last 5 matches of Virtus.pro
- Win against PuckChamp, 2-0
- Win against Team Unique, 2-0
- Win against NaVi 2-0
- Win against EXTREMUM with a score of 2-0
- Win against Spirit 2-1
The last match against Spirit showed that VP can be beaten, but this will require complete concentration and competent execution. Just the last points Spirit lacked on map 3.
Personal meeting history
In the last 5 matches, VP have won 4 times. The last meeting, dated 28.05.20, ended in favor of Winstrike with a score of 2-1.
Match outcome
It would be great if Winstrike outplayed VP and the rest of the cards stacked up for massive replays. But it seems to me that there will be no holiday, and VP will win dry.
Result: VP wins 2-0.
The prediction for the match between the clear favorite and the clear outsider, Virtus.pro against Winstrike. VP is quite expected and without any problems go without defeats. Winstrike's situation is much worse, especially after their yesterday's defeat to PuckChamp.
Virtus.pro won: NAVI, ASM.GMB, Team Spirit, EXTREMUM, Team Unique and PuckChamp. Only Spirits and Gambits managed to squeeze at least one card. Winstrike defeated: EXTREMUM and Team Unique, but lost: NAVI, ASM.GMB, Team Spirit and PuckChamp.
Virtus.pro is played by: Nightfall, gpk, DM, Save-, Kingslayer
Winstrike is supported by: dyrachyo, re1bl, chshrct, yamich, pantomem
Virtus.pro Team Drafts
- Carry: Phantom Assasin, Tiny, Wraith King, Faceless Void, top five: Disraptor, Enchantress, Ancient Apparation, Oracle, Crystal Maiden
- Hard on three: Magnus, Timbersaw, Ax, Underlord, Doom, on four: Enchantress, Disraptor, Windranger, Lina
- Mid: Invoker, Morphling, Void Spirit, Puck
- Virtus.pro is banned by: Broodmother, Centaur, Medusa, Puck, Ax, Ancient Apparation
- Ban against Virtus.pro: Timbersaw, Ancient Apparation, Phantom Assasin, Lifestealer, Juggernaut, Enchantress
Winstrike Team Drafts
- Carry: Troll Warlord, Faceless Void, Wraith King, Medusa, top five: Snapfire, Treant Protector, Death Prophet
- In hard on three: Ax, Mars, Phoenix, Centaur, on four: Lion, Tusk, Dark Willow, Phoenix
- Mid: Mars, Batrider, Lina, Void Spirit, Ember Spirit
- Winstrike bans: Razor, Morphling, Timbersaw, Lifestealer, Puck, Phantom Assasin
Banned against Winstrike: Storm Spirit, Broodmother, Enigma, Bristleback, Medusa, Sven, Lifestealer
Match prediction: Winstrike vs Virtus.pro within the first division ESL One CIS DPC Season 2
Bookmakers give odds 1.07 on Virtus.pro and 8.7 on Winstrike. Based on yesterday's match between Winstrike and PuckChamp, I don't believe in their roster at all, in particular dyrachyo (plays for their carry) and re1bl (plays in the mid), very, very mediocre players that Virtus.pro will not pose any problems at all. VP can test at least 10 strategies with Winstrike and will outplay Winstrike without a chance in all matches. Virtus.pro have already guaranteed themselves a place in The International 10 and the playoffs of the second Major. It is unlikely that they will train a lot before playing with Winstrike and one could believe in one card from Winstrike, but no. I advise you to believe in 2: 0 for Virtus.pro and the total on maps 2.5M - coefficient 1.35 - 1.40.