We continue to review regional tournaments in different parts of the Dota 2 competitive world. We are talking about BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia
BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia hosts a group stage, where clubs fight for getting into the championship playoffs. In bo2 matches, the eight strongest teams are determined, which, as a result, will make their way to the championship playoffs: the top four into the winners' bracket, the bottom four into the losers' bracket.
We are close to the start of day 9 of the local event held under the auspices of Beyond The Summit. The second match of the day will show us the battle between Army Geniuses and Purple Paradox.
The duel is quite important, although the sign is not the loudest. Both teams are in the TOP-4, and therefore will fight for the points needed for the upper bracket of the playoffs. We figure out how the fight will end.
Army Genius uniform
Let's start the review by looking at the game form of Army Geniuses. They will be the favorites in this match.
The chance of a clear victory of Army Geniuses bookmaker is estimated at 2.5. The number is very shaky.
2.5 for a bo2 fight is not a sure quote. Apparently, there is no full-fledged faith in Army Geniuses, which looks quite logical, because the club cannot be called a role model in terms of stability and performance.
Lineup of Army Geniuses
- inYourdreaM
- Youwe
- db-
- jhocam
- Varizh
In 2022 alone, the line-up has undergone several cardinal changes. The most persistent was db-, who has been playing for Army Geniuses since 2020.
Among the club's new acquisitions are inYourdreaM and Jhocam. Two until recently were players of the promising Nigma Galaxy SEA roster, but having failed to achieve results suitable for the club's ambitions, they left its roster. By the way, the first one has officially joined the roster, but Jhocam has not been presented yet.
Army Genius Performance
Throughout their short history at the competitive level, Army Geniuses have been at the level of the "mid-range" with ambitions for more, but not up to the first league.
In the season ended, the team managed to play in the second division of Southeast Asia, where they did not have much success. Twice the team stopped a step away from reaching the first division: TOP-3 at DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division II and DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division III did not allow Army Geniuses to stake a spot in the major leagues at DPC 2023.
In addition to games inside the DPC, the team consistently performs at local events of the BTS Pro Series level and less. So, in the 12th season of the BTS Pro Series, the team took the TOP-6, after which they finished in the TOP-8 of Moon Studio November Mood 2022.
At the current BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia, the team shares the third place with Purple Paradox. The team has 2 wins and 2 draws with 6 won and 2 lost maps.
Heroes Army Geniuses
Most Picked Characters in Army Geniuses in 7.32: Tiny (19 matches, 42% win rate), Pangolier (16 matches, 37% win rate), Mirana (13 matches, 69% win rate), Gyrocopter (12 matches, 58% win rate), Faceless Void (12 matches, 58% of wins).
Purple Paradox form
Army Geniuses will be opposed by Purple Paradox, who will play their second match within the 9th day of the BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia group stage. Again in the status of an outsider.
The situation here is much better than in the match against Fnatic. In a duel with Army Geniuses, the team's chance of winning is estimated at around 4.
The formation of the figure is obviously influenced by the format of the meeting. Bo2 always leaves room for maneuver.
Purple Paradox line-up
- Aagy
- Valky
- seimei
- Fearlssla
- Mudi
The Purple Paradox Five is made up of Mongolian players who have never been seen on the professional scene before. Unlike their fellow citizens from Lilgun, the team cannot boast of any performance, even though they were invited to the event directly.
Performance Purple Paradox
Speaking about the performance of Purple Paradox, we are tightly locked within the framework of BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia, because the club simply did not shine at other events.
Despite the inexperience, Purple Paradox is holding up quite well so far. The team from Mongolia is in fourth place with 2-2-1 statistics, having won 6 maps out of 10 played.
They squeezed the map from Lilgun and Geek Fam, lost a clean sheet against Neon Atomic, who took the Neon Esports slot at the tournament.
Before Army Geniuses, they will play with Fnatic. There, I would have expected a categorical defeat in favor of Fnatic, and therefore Army Geniuses should be approached with the maximum attitude: Purple Paradox is at the boundary level and if they lose points, they may end up outside the upper bracket, which is critical for a team of this level.
Heroes of Purple Paradox
The most used in their matches are: Ember Spirit (12 matches, 58% win rate), Pudge (9 matches, 9% win rate), Templar Assassin (9 matches, 66% win rate), Enchantress (9 matches, 55% win rate), Pangolier (9 matches, 44% of wins).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play in official matches. The match within the group stage of BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia will be the debut face-to-face confrontation
Outcome of the match Army Geniuses – Purple Paradox
In this fight, I expect an equal game. The most likely outcome for me seems to be a draw. This will be my bet.
Outcome: draw.
