Match Prediction: FunPlus Phoenix - JD Gaming | LoL

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The LPL 2023 summer split is gaining momentum. The battle for $600,000 and, more importantly, for 2 slots at Worlds 2023 continues with 17 teams battling it out.

The situation in the tournament is developing smoothly so far, but there are already a few premature results. One of these is JD Gaming's entry into the championship play-offs.

There is no doubt about such an achievement, as JD Gaming is still the best team not only in China, but also in the world. The International will be all the more exciting to watch them play in the group stage.

Since JD Gaming doesn't need much, they can afford to take liberties. Even so, it's unlikely to happen.

FPX on the other hand need to score points in every game, considering their current position in the standings. We'll see if they can do that in this game.

Let's go.

JD Gaming uniforms

We begin our match analysis with an analysis of JD Gaming's form. In this matchup the team will play as clear favorites.

The bookmakers are clearly on the side of JD Gaming. In this match, the odds on the team's victory are estimated at around 1.1.

Such a figure does not cause the slightest surprise or protest. It's just that JD Gaming in 2023 is at a different level of performance. And they have been at the top before.

The previous year the team won the LPL Summer 2022 and finished in the top 4 at Worlds 2022. The 2023 season started on a Major note.

JD Gaming became champions of the LPL Spring draw quite easily. The only difficult match was in the top semifinals, where BLG gave JDG a hard time, taking 2 games.

• JD Gaming's line-up: 369, Kanavi, Knight, Ruler, Missing.

Among other things, JD Gaming became champions of the first major The International event in 2023, the Mid-Season Invitational 2023. The argument is definitely in favour of a fairly easy win for JD in the upcoming match.

In addition to all of the above, it's worth noting JD Gaming's near-ultimatic performance at LPL Summer 2023. The team has lost 1 series out of 11 played, and are in second place in front of Long Sogpeg, sharing it with

JD Gaming's most popular champions

The most picked heroes in the Top: Renekton (4 games, 75% wins), Gragas (3 games, 100% wins), Aatrox (2 games, 50% wins).

In the forest, the most pickable champion is Maokai (4 games, 100% wins), Wukong (3 games, 33% wins), Sejuani (3 games, 66% wins).

Central line - Akali (3 games, 33% wins), Jayce (2 games, 100% wins).

Of the JDG shooters like Zeri (5 games, 60% wins), Varus (4 games, 75% wins).

On sturrottes familiar for patch 13.1 Yuumi (4 games, 75% wins), Ashe (3 games, 100% wins).

FunPlus Phoenix uniforms

JD Gaming will be opposed by FPX. "Phoenix" will play in underdog status.

Bookmakers do not particularly believe in the success of FunPlus Phoenix. Or rather, they don't believe it at all: the odds on victory are 6.7.

To be fair, such a figure is still quite all right, given the level of FPX's play. FPX were once at the top, but then something went wrong.

FPX's glory days are long gone. The team was on the list of top clubs in China and the world 4 years ago when they won Worlds in 2019.

Since their triumph at Worlds 2019, FPX have been unable to return to the podium. There was an attempt in 2021 when FPX made it to Worlds 2021, but it was sadness after that.

FPX's last result was top-15 at LPL Spring 2023. The group stage of the Spring Split was lousy: 4-12 and it's not much better now.

• FPX: Xiaolaohu, Bonnie, Care, Lwx, Qiuqiu.

There were no special rearrangements of the tournament. There were personnel decisions on management, but it doesn't affect the results.

Prior to the Long Convergence match against LGD FPX are on the 13th position in the standings. The team has 2 wins in 7 matches on its books.

Most popular champions FunPlus Phoenix

KSante (6 games, 33% wins), Gwen (5 games, 0% wins), Jax (2 games, 100% wins) are the most popular champions.

Jungle takes Vi (3 matches, 0% wins), Maokai (2 matches, 100% wins), Lee Sin (1 match, 0% wins), Wukong (1 match, 0% wins).

Kassadin (3 matches, 100% wins), Akali (2 matches, 0% wins), Syndra (2 games, 50% wins) occupy the centre line.

On the shooters, the much-abused Zeri (5 games, 40% wins), Sivir (3 games, 33% wins), Lucian (2 games, 50% wins).

Kicking Zeri and Sivir, Yuumi is also sure to get picked. The magical cat has appeared in spades 8 times and has a 37% winning percentage.

History of head-to-head encounters

The teams previously played each other at LPL Spring 2023. Then JD Gaming won effortlessly, shutting out their archrivals 2-0.

Result

In this encounter, I expect a repeat of the history of the Spring Split. JD Gaming should and will outplay FPX effortlessly.

Outcome: 2-0 win for JD Gaming.