On the second game day of i-League 2021 Season 2, a match is scheduled between RNG and MagMa. We hope this time we will be able to start the tournament as it should.
This fight seems to me very interesting, as in my understanding two worthy teams will play. Worthy of a full-fledged place on the TIR-1 stage, but in no way able to get it.
Perhaps, after the second season of i-League 2021, one of them, otherwise both will succeed. Wait and see.
While we are figuring out what to expect from the RNG and MagMa duel. If, of course, it takes place.
RNG form
Let's start the analysis of the match with the form of the nominal favorite in the face of RNG. To be honest, this raises questions.
Of course, the RNG club is more ancient, the players play in it much more experienced, and they have not more than enough combat experience. But during the 2021 season, all this did not help them much.
They finished 2nd in the 2nd Chinese division in the DPC race and then failed in the upper division. We failed the closed qualifiers at TI, finishing in 4th place, but then quite unexpectedly took 3rd place at i-League 2021 Season 1.
Royal Never Give Up Latest matches
- Defeat Sparking Arrow Gaming 2-0
- Lost to IG 0-1
- Defeat PSG.LGD 2-0
- Lost to IG 0-2
- Defeat from Team Aster with a score of 1-2
Quite "chaotic" results, which is quite the norm for the highest shooting range in China.
RNG heroes
The most selected RNG heroes before the patch are Faceless Void (10 matches, 60% win rate), Hoodwink (10 matches, 50% win rate), Timbersaw (7 matches, 57% win rate).
The most successful heroes are Invoker (100% wins in 4 matches), Dragon Knight (100 win rates in 2 appearances).
MagMa form
Now let's move on to the dark horse of this tournament and also an outsider in the match with RNG. This is our MagMa.
The very MagMa who made a splash during the 2021 season and surprised many during the closed qualifiers at TI. As we have already seen, MagMa's rival is not easy.
MagMa Latest Results
- Defeat CDEC Gaming 2-1
- Beat LBZS 2-0
- Defeat Sparking Arrow Gaming 2-0
- Victory over RNG with a score of 2-1
- Defeat to Elephant 0-2
The only concern about MagMa is whether they will become a team of the same tournament (TI qualifiers in their case). We will find out the answer to this question very soon.
Heroes of MagMa
The last MagMa games took place more than a month ago, and therefore there is nothing special to say about the heroes.
You can mention the all time pull. The top pick there will be Mars with 71 matches but a 32% win rate. Tusk won't go far with 59 matches and a win rate of 42%. Elder Titan was also often chosen, who appeared in 48 matches and has a 52% win rate.
Personal meeting history
Over the past few months MagMa and RNG have played 3 bo3 series. RNG is in the lead with a score of 2-1.
The outcome of the fight
Since I believed in MagMa in the match against Aster, then I will definitely believe in the card they took. Moreover, the patch has come, which means it's time to experiment and search for the meta. Hope MagMa succeeds in this.
Result: handicap +1.5 on MagMa.
