Heroic and Virtus.pro will meet in the first quarter-finals of PGL Major Stockholm 2021. At this stage, there are no favorites as such, since the scene factor and the looming prize can affect the players' motivation. At the same time, do not forget that the Danes are traditionally considered weak in the LAN format, while Virtus.pro has not yet had time to play, adjusting to the newcomer only during the tournament.
Heroic form
The fifth team of the world ranking with grief overcame the first stage of PGL Major Stockholm 2021. However, the team felt much more comfortable in the Legends stage. Yes, the Danes lost in the first round of NAVI, but in the current reality it is not so shameful. In addition, Heroic managed to take revenge on Copenhagen Flames by leveling out its own mistakes. And if the team is not the favorite of the tournament, then it definitely claims to be in the TOP-4.
Recent Heroic results:
- Victory over Movistar Riders with a score of 2: 0.
- Defeat from NAVI with a score of 11:16.
- Victory over Vitality with a score of 16:12.
- Victory over Astralis with a score of 16: 7.
- Victory over Copenhagen Flames with a score of 2: 1.
Best Heroic Cards:
- Inferno - 88% wins.
- Overpass - 80% wins.
- Ancient - 60% wins.
- Nuke - 56% wins.
- Vertigo - 50% wins.
I think that the team will refuse Dust 2, which they traditionally do not play.
Virtus.pro kits
The eleventh team in the world ranking sensationally reached the playoffs of PGL Major Stockholm 2021. Yes, every game of the team was played with an unreal intensity of passion. However, two strong-willed victories over MOUZ and FaZe Clan, in my opinion, will greatly help the players in terms of motivation. In addition, on paper, Virtus.pro seems to be a very strong team with unrealistic potential. Another thing is that against the background of dampness it is impossible to say so confidently that the team is on friendly terms with stability.
Recent Virtus.pro results:
- Victory over Vitality with a score of 16:14.
- Defeat against NAVI with a score of 4:16.
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 14:16.
- Victory over MOUZ with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over FaZe Clan with a score of 2: 1.
Best Virtus.pro cards:
- Vertigo - 73% wins.
- Inferno - 64% wins.
- Overpass - 60% wins.
- Mirage - 50% wins.
- Dust 2 - 50% wins.
It is clear that the team will not leave Nuke. At the same time, everything is still bad for the team on the Ancient map.
Heroic - Virtus.pro match statistics
The last meeting between the teams was dated last June, when Virtus.pro beat Heroic with a score of 2: 1.
Prediction for the match Heroic - Virtus.pro
I think the Danes have a clear advantage on Ancient. In all other respects, the odds are roughly equal. At the same time, I have already said that the scene factor will change the usual balance of power, so that even an outsider, which is VP, can accomplish a feat. In addition, the CIS team overcame a thorny path to qualify for the playoffs. And it seems to me that the guys will definitely be ready to fight. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the Forum (+1.5) for the Virtus.pro team.
