Outsiders and BIG will meet in the first round of the ESL Pro League Season 16 group stage. The German team had a terrible start in the second half of the season, not only failing the last BLAST, but also showing a terrible level of CS in terms of understanding.
In turn, the Outsiders did not show up anywhere, but, remembering the past, the team will come to Malta and begin to bend their line and cause inconvenience to the favorites.
At the same time, the Russian team adheres to a slow pace, which BIG usually cannot cope with. And if we compare the failed start of the Germans, it is worth believing in a sensation and betting on an outsider.
Form Outsiders
The 17th team in the world ranking took second place in the ESL Challenger Valencia 2022, losing to the Spaniards in the grand final. Then the Russian team went to IEM Cologne 2022, where, after two victories in the Play-In, they showed a monstrous game in the group stage.
The Outsiders haven't played anywhere since then, and no one really knows what to expect from the team. In any case, the team had to prepare for the championship, although guys on the old rails should take their ordinary points.
In addition, against the backdrop of BIG, the team looks presentable only if they don't start flirting with timings.
Latest Outsiders results:
- Defeated by Movistar Riders with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Imperial Esports with a score of 16:6.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2:0.
- Defeated by Cloud9 with a score of 0:2.
- Defeat from FURIA with a score of 0:2.
Best Outsiders cards:
- Dust 2 - 75% win rate.
- Inferno - 67% of wins.
- Vertigo - 50% of wins.
At the same time, the Russian team traditionally refuses the Nuke card.
Form BIG
The 14th team in the world ranking failed at the home IEM Cologne 2022 without even making it to the group stage. Further, the German team made a change in its composition, but it did not get better.
As a result, BIG came to BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2022, where they got only one win in the group over Evil Geniuses.
Yes, we can say about two close matches with Heroic, but in terms of the number of errors, the team got what they deserved. At the same time, the Germans lost to G2 without a chance, thus taking the last place in Copenhagen.
Latest BIG results:
- Defeated by Astralis with a score of 1:2.
- Defeat from Heroic with a score of 13:16.
- Victory over Evil Geniuses with a score of 16:6.
- Defeat from Heroic with a score of 14:16.
- Lost to G2 with a score of 0:2.
Best BIG cards:
- Dust 2 - 50% win rate.
- Nuke - 50% win rate.
- Overpass - 50% of wins.
It is interesting that now the German team is refusing Ancient.
Match statistics Outsiders — BIG
Within the framework of the current season, the teams held two meetings:
- BIG's victory at PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Europe RMR A with a score of 16:8.
- Outsiders win at IEM Cologne 2022 Play-In with a score of 2:0.
In the latter case, the teams played on the Inferno and Dust 2 maps.
Prediction for the match Outsiders — BIG
To be honest, this match should be decisive in the fight for getting into the TOP-3. Moreover, the winner with a high probability will be able to break into the playoffs if he beats MIBR and FTW afterwards.
In any case, the German team is not impressive yet, making countless mistakes. Yes, there is no information about the Outsiders now, but it is unlikely that the guys will come to the championship as passengers.
Therefore, here I would recommend taking a chance and betting on the victory of the Outsiders team.
SELVA
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