Match Prediction: Virtus.pro - AS Monaco Gambit | Dota 2

Following PuckChamp and Team Empire, Virtus.pro and AS Monaco Gambit enter the battle. And if in the first fight PuckChamp looks very solid and most likely will close the series 2-0, then in the case of VP and AS Monaco Gambit I find it difficult to single out a clear favorite.

According to the quotes, this is Virtus.pro, but it is rather a matter of "muscle memory". The TOP-6 at The International 10 still fills with fond memories, even despite not the most promising personnel changes in the "bears" line-up.

We are trying to figure out what to expect from this seemingly predictable match and who will earn very important points based on its results.

Virtus.pro kits

As I noted above, Virtus.pro is seen as the clear favorite in this match. I agree with this, but the gap in the strength of the teams, in my opinion, is not great.

I would be lying if I say that I like the new Virtus.pro roster more than the old one. Still, Nightfall and save were the engine of those "bears" that occupied the TOP-6 of The International and did not leave any chances for opponents within the region.

Virtus.pro roster

• Pure
• gpk
• DM
• Yamich
• Illias

The newcomer Pure is clearly not at ease and this is not surprising. It is quite difficult to play to the fullest in the first official match, before that, without playing in any team.

Virtus.pro latest matches results

Defeat from HellRaisers with a score of 1-2

The new Virtus.pro roster managed to play one match, the outcome of which was very depressing. Virtus.pro practically failed.

Virtus.pro heroes

The most played heroes of Virtus.pro in patch 7.30: Phoenix (10 matches, 80% win), Lion (9 matches, 66% win), Winter Wyvern (9 matches, 55% win).

The most successful heroes of Virtus.pro: Shadow Demon (4 matches, 100% win), Lycan (3 matches, 100% win), Bloodseeker (3 matches, 100% win).

AS Monaco Gambit Form

AS Monaco Gambit will play as the catch-up in this match. Again, I agree, but the gap between the teams is now very small.

AS Monaco Gambit radically changed the line-up, having previously invited Stranger as the "main in Dota". Spirit's approach seems encouraging.

AS Monaco Gambit Roster

• Alberkaaa
• Lorenof
• meLes
• Immersion
• HappyDyurara

Here is the ever-promising Immersion, this time in the company of young and hungry players who are at the top of the ladder table in Dota. Let's see if the AS Monaco Gambit bet plays towards the end of the DPC.

AS Monaco Gambit Latest Results

• Defeat to Chicken Fighters 0-2
• Lost to Team Unique with a score of 1-2
• Lose at PuckChamp 1-2
• Defeat Team Empire 2-0
• Lost to PuckChamp 0-2

The debut matches of AS Monaco Gambit ended as expected. Winning against a clear outsider and losing against a shadowy favorite.

Heroes of AS Monaco Gambit

Most Picks in patch 7.30: Death Prophet (2 matches, 100% win), Monkey King (2 matches, 100% win), Ax (2 matches, 50% win).

The most successful heroes: Death Prophet (2 matches, 100% win), Monkey King (2 matches, 100% win), Bane, Sand King, IO have 1 appearance and 1 win each.

History of personal confrontations

Previously, the teams in these lineups did not play with each other in official matches. This match will be the first face-to-face confrontation after the reshuffle.

Match outcome

This will not be an easy walk for Virtus.pro, as the bookmaker thinks. I am sure that AS Monaco Gambit is capable of squeezing out at least 1 card, which will be my bet.

Bottom line: +1.5 on AS Monaco Gambit.