The competitive season 2021/22 is here. The long hiatus after The International 10 is over, and with that, it's time to re-enter and delve into regional battles.
I propose to start from Southeast Asia, since there the schedule is already ready. And it is such that T1 and TNC Predator will play in the first match of the upper division.
This match will take place on December 1st in bo3 format. The giants of the SEA scene in a face-to-face battle.
Let's figure out who will be stronger and will start the new season with a victory.
Form T1
T1 will be the absolute favorite in this match. It is difficult to argue against this.
T1, who came to Dota 2 only in 2019, quickly became a serious force in Southeast Asia, and last season only strengthened their dominant position in the region. After The International 10, where the team entered the TOP-8, the club did not change the roster, which already puts T1 at a higher level compared to its counterparts.
T1 Roster
- 23savege,
- Karl
- Kuku
- Xepher
- Whitemon
This five needs no introduction. We know very well what T1 is fraught with: a strong emphasis on cows in a match, good team synergy in fights and sometimes a greedy playstyle.
The latter performance is not particularly relevant, although given the fact that there were no changes in the lineup, you can take a closer look at it.
T1 Latest Results
- Defeat Undying 2-0
- Defeating Thunder Predator 2-0
- Defeat from PSG.LGD with a score of 1-2
- Defeat Alliance 2-0
- Lose from Vici Gaming with a score of 1-2
Towards the end of The International 10, it seemed that T1 was a little late, and the defeat by Vici seemed completely accidental. Whatever the case, T1 is already a battle-hardened team, clearly ready for the upcoming season.
Heroes T1
Most played T1 heroes in patch 7.30: Lion (14 matches, 71% win), Lina (13 matches, 61% win), Doom (12 matches, 75% win).
Most successful T1 heroes in patch 7.30: Necrophos (3 matches, 100% win), Tiny (3 matches, 100% win), Natus Prophet (2 matches, 100% win).
TNC Predator Form
TNC Predator will act as the catch-up in this match. Absolutely.
In the 2020/2021 season, this could be argued. At that time, the most experienced and battle-hardened players in the region played for TNC Predator, but after the club left Dota 2 and returned a few months later, the situation changed a lot.
TNC Predator Roster
- YoungGod
- Yowe
- X1aOyU
- PlayHard
- Febby
The Predators decided to focus on the young line-up, bringing together four promising performers under the leadership of the veteran Febby. Whether they will succeed in achieving something is a matter of time. But getting T1 as the first opponent does not bode well.
The performance of TNC Predator in this roster is unknown. We will find out what the new iteration of the famous club is capable of in December.
History of personal confrontations
Previously, teams in such lineups did not play with each other. However, even before the TNC roster was changed, Predator and T1 met 5 times: twice T1 celebrated victory, twice TNC and once the match ended in a draw.
The outcome of the confrontation
It's hard to believe in this TNC roster. I do not see how they can oppose something to such a formidable opponent.
Result: 2-0 in favor of T1.
OG.LATAM
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