Match Prediction: Team Spirit - PuckChamp (RU) | Dota 2
Pinnacle Cup 2021 Dota 2The DPC season has come to an end, but the top division clubs are still here. Before riding the AniMajor for some and preparing for the TI qualifiers for others, there is a suitable window for local tournaments.
One of these championships is in full swing. Talking about the Pinnacle Cup and Spirit vs. PuckChamp in the group stage.
"Dragons" are expected to lead the standings and were the first to guarantee themselves getting into the playoffs. PuckChamp is doing much worse, but not without reliability: they have a statistic of 2-5, but the theoretical chances of the playoffs remain.
We are trying to figure out what to expect from the upcoming confrontation and whether the inspired PuckChamp will be able to impose the fight on the second team of the region.
PuckChamp Form
By good tradition, he said, having touched on one of the teams in the preface, we continue in the analysis. And with pleasure, I will notice.
PuckChamp is a potentially untreated gem in the CIS region. If you look closely, you can see in them similarities with the same Team Spirit: a young roster of inexperienced and hungry players under the leadership of a seasoned veteran (Artstyle).
This formula is already working and we are already seeing the results. By these, I mean getting to the top division in Season 2 and, most importantly, saving the slot.
PuckChamp Latest Results
- Winstrike 2-1
- Loss from HellRaisers with a score of 0-2
- Victory over ViKin.gg with a score of 2-1
- Beat Unique 2-0
- Defeat NaVi 2-1
We can see that PuckChamp has started to take off lately. The bad experience of playing at the Pinnacle Cup may be due to the gathering of young players at the bootcamp.
As the coach of the team said, they did not have time to complete everything planned, and Artstyle himself did not make it to the tournament at all. After the bootcamp, we see quality growth, resulting in victories over ViKin, Unique and NaVi.
Team Spirit uniform
We seem to have already walked around Team Spirit from all sides and discussed everything that is possible. They are strong and deservedly so.
Now the team can breathe out a little, as preparation for the Major is ahead. I think this will be the key factor in the upcoming confrontation.
Spirit have already made it to the Pinnacle playoffs and are heading to the Major. The match against PuckChamp is absolutely irrelevant, which means that it can be a little "improved".
Another question is whether Spirit will do this. They, like most of the "young", are burning with Dota and generally did not care about the need or expediency of this or that match, and therefore it seems that they are playing to the fullest everywhere.
Spirit Recent Results
- Victory over ViKin.gg with a score of 2-0
- Beat Unique 2-0
- Defeat Brame 2-0
- Defeat EXTREMUM 2-0
- Defeat Chicken Fighters 2-0
Looks pretty intimidating, but again, consider the above. Now Spirit needs a little rest and with fresh strength to prepare for the group stage of the Major.
Personal meeting history
The teams played 1 official match this season. In it, the "Dragons" won a clear victory with a score of 2-0.
Match outcome
In this match, Spirit still looks like the absolute favorite. However, yesterday's victory of PuckChamp over NaVi morally "boosted" ArtStyle's wards, and therefore I believe at least in the map from them.
Result: handicap +1.5 on PuckChamp.
Team Spirit and PuckChamp will play against each other in the Pinnacle Cup 2021. The Spiritualists have already guaranteed themselves the first place in the group and the upper bracket of the playoffs, they have 7 wins and 1 loss. PuckChamp have 3 wins and 5 losses statistics, they are one step away from relegation.
Team Spirit turned out to be stronger: Vikin.gg, Brame, HellRaisers, EXTREMUM, LevelUP, Chicken Fighters and Team Unique. PuckChamp won: Vikin.gg, Brame and Team Unique, but lost to Hellbear Smashers, HellRaisers, EXTREMUM, LevelUP, Chicken Fighters.
Team Spirit is played by: Yatoro, TORONTOTOKYO, Collapse, Miroslaw, Miposhka
PuckChamp is supported by: Krlt, Desperate, meLes, Astral, Dukalis
Team Spirit Drafts
- Carry: Wraith King, Ursa, Phantom Assasin, Faceless Void, top five: Treant Protector, Oracle, Grimstroke
- In hard on three: Tidehunter, Slardar, Batrider, Ax, Nyx Assasin, on four: Mirana, Tusk, Lion
- Mid: Invoker, Puck, Tiny, Viper, Rubick
- Team Spirit bans: Templar Assasin, Treant Protector, Medusa, Mars, Timbersaw, Abaddon
Banned against Team Spirit: Ancient Apparation, Viper, Centaur, Mirana, Phantom Lancer, Batrider, Drow Ranger
Team Spirit Last matches (this week)
- Defeated Team Unique with a score of 2: 0
- Defeated Brame with a score of 2: 0
- Defeated EXTREMUM with a score of 2: 0
- Defeated the Chicken Fighters with a score of 2: 0
PuckChamp Drafts
- Carry: Lycan, Wraith King, Anti-Mage, Slark, top five: Snapfire, Ancient Apparation, Clockwerk
- Hard on the top three: Timbersaw, Mars, Centaur, on the four: Snapfire, Wintern Wyvern, Nyx Assasin, Ancient Apparation
- Mid: Void Spirit, Death Prophet, Mars, Puck, Storm Spirit, Lina
- PuckChamp is banned by: Elder Titan, Ancient Apparation, Broodmother, Slardar, Earth Spirit, Clockwerk, Lifestealer
Banned against PuckChamp: Nyx Assasin, Puck, Mars, Ax, Clockwerk, Faceless Void
PuckChamp Recent matches (this week)
- Defeated Vikin.gg with a score of 2: 1
- Defeated Team Unique with a score of 2: 0
- Defeated Natus Vincere with a score of 2: 1
- Defeated Brame with a score of 2: 1
Match prediction: PuckChamp vs. Team Spirit in the Pinnacle Cup 2021
It can be seen from Team Spirit's drafts that the team is playing relaxed, about 50% shows. This is quite normal, because they save energy and strategies for the group stage. After victories over Winstrike and NAVI, PuckChamp gained confidence and went to win streak in 4 games. There will obviously be a fight for Mars, Techies should be wary of PuckChamp. It can be seen that the guys are giving all their best.
Team Spirit is now top-2 CIS and there shouldn't be any problems with PuckChamp. The only question here is how the Spirits will rate this tournament and with what mood they will come up. They, it seems, moved the game for 1 day, which means they will be after the flight to Kiev. This can also affect.
Bookmakers give odds of 1.12 for Team Spirit and 5.9 for PuckChamp. I advise you to believe in 2: 0 from Spirit with a factor of 1.56.
Prediction: Team Spirit will beat PuckChamp at the Pinnacle Cup 2021 2-0 - 1.56 odds
Bookmakers & Statistics
Now, the majority of bookmaker companies believe in Team Spirit victory. Odds on them are equal to 1.153. According to bookmakers data, PuckChamp (RU) are the outsider and odds on their victory amounts 4.979.
If you stand in solidarity with bookmaker companies and think that Team Spirit will prevail, at you will find the best odds on the team — 1.184. If in your opinion, the outsider achieved victory in the match, you can make the most profitable bet on PuckChamp (RU) at because odds on their triumph are equal to 5.6.