Prediction World Game Star - Maru Gaming
The group stage of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022 Korea has ended, and now the most interesting matches in the playoffs begin. The first game of the upper bracket quarter-final starts on June 18 between World Game Star and Maru Gaming, bo3 format.
Both teams showed not the best results, at the end of the group stage both had more losses than wins, but still they managed to enter the top six. The clubs met between themselves 3 times, and the World Game Star team emerged victorious in two out of three cases.
World Game Star Shape
During the group stage, the club played 7 matches, winning only three of them, but this number was enough to take the 4th position in the table and reach the playoffs.
During the year, the club played 25 matches with a total win rate of 60% and was able to participate in the VCT 2022 Korea Stage 1, where they took 5-6th place, giving up the HolyMolly team 0-2.
World Game Star roster
- HANN
- iRdy
- Sylvan
- ClarK
- Luke
- GODLIKE
At the end of 2021, the club changed the main part of the roster, instead of the departed newgen, Xpp, Has1ra14, ClarK, GODLIKE and Luke came. You can’t judge for sure, but the players have proven themselves well for the tournament, so the substitutions were made well.
Result of the last 5 matches
- Defeated On Sla2ers 2-1
- Victory over Tartarus 2-0
- Lost to DAMWON Gaming 1-2
- Lost to Maru Gaming 1-2
- Lost to DRX 0-2
Although the number of defeats prevails, it is noticeable that the line-up always gives all the best, consistently taking one card even in lost matches. The exception was the favorites of the DRX tournament. Thanks to this perseverance, the squad was able to earn a place in the playoffs.
World Game Star Card Statistics
Bind 67% in 24 matches
Haven 63% in 32 matches
Split 48% for 21 matches
Ascent 40% for 30 matches
For attack, the team plays well on Bind 61% of wins against 50% of defense, and Haven 57% of wins against 48% of defense, on the other two maps the situation is reversed, Split 54% of wins on defense and 45% on attack, Ascent 49% of wins in defense 45% offensive.
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: GODLIKE - Jett (85), Breach (81), Luke - Chamber (134), Reyna (113), iRdy - Reyna (142), Sage (87), Clark - Jett (59), KAY/O (40), HANN - Neon (124), Chamber (85), Sylvan - Omen (171), Viper (76).
Maru Gaming Uniform
Having shown a not too confident start at the group stage, the squad still managed to choose the 5th place in the overall standings with a subsequent entry into the playoffs.
Maru Gaming roster
- Nakji
- WIX
- Chibab
- moves
- Leon Hi
In the last review, I wrote about changes in the roster, now I can only say that the reshuffles benefited the team. After all, before that, the club's statistics were not very impressive, and with new players they were able to achieve high results in the tournament.
Result of the last 5 matches of Maru Gaming
- Defeated World Game Star 2-1
- Victory over Tartarus 2-0
- Defeated Spear Gaming 2-1
- Lost to DRX 0-2
- Lost to CNJ Esports 1-2
Given the statistics for the year, the club is not badly rehabilitated due to the tournament, but the most serious rivals are ahead, so we will watch the team in the playoffs.
Maru Gaming Card Statistics
Split 60% for 10 matches
Ascent 60% for 10 matches
Breeze 60% for 10 matches
Fracture 58% for 12 matches
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: Moves - Breach (225), Sova (89), WIX - Chamber (146), Skye (84), Nakji - Chamber (180), KAY/O (146), Chibab - Jett (230), Neon (120), Jeong Hi-Brimstone (120), Omen (105).
Match prediction
Although the teams are equal at the moment, there is more confidence in World Game Star, and in the overall ranking of Korean teams they are higher than their future rivals. I think they win.
The result is the victory of the World Game Star.
