Young Ninjas and Apeks will meet in the second round of Elisa Invitational Winter 2023. Both teams lost in the first round of the championship, but if no one expected anything from the Swedes, then Apeks screwed up badly, losing to GODSENT.
Moreover, in recent matches, it is noticeable that Young Ninjas tries to cling to their chances, and very often the young ones succeed. In turn, Apeks has been standing in one place for too long, and after the last defeat, it makes sense to believe in further fuss.
Therefore, here I would take a closer look at the map from young Swedes who can compete and impose their game, especially in such a well-played squad.
Young Ninja uniform
The 73rd team in the world ranking had a mixed performance in the CCT North Europe Series 3, where they suffered three defeats. Then the Swedish team qualified for MistGames Heroes of Lofoten 2023, and also reached the playoffs of CCT West Europe Series 1 without any problems.
As for the start at Elisa Invitational Winter 2023, here Young Ninjas could not cope with HAVU, but at Inferno it was quite close. In general, this team leaves some hope, and it makes sense to see a little sensation against the backdrop of a good streak.
Young Ninjas latest results:
- 2:0 victory over Apeks Rebels.
- Defeat from HAVU with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over UNGENTIUM with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Into the Breach with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over EYEBALLERS with a score of 2:1.
Best Young Ninjas cards:
- Vertigo - 78% of wins.
- Mirage - 60% of wins.
- Overpass - 57% of wins.
- Nuke - 50% win rate.
- Ancient - 50% win rate.
It is worth noting that young Swedes do not play on the Anubis map.
Form Apeks
The 40th team of the world ranking played well in the main steel of CCT South Europe Series 2, but already in the first round they could not beat Eternal Fire and left the championship.
At the same time, the European team had a terrible start at the ESL Challenger League Season 44 Europe, and also failed in the open qualifiers for IEM Brazil 2023.
And at the start of Elisa Invitational Winter 2023, the team did not impress, as they lost to the zero GODSENT roster, having received two well-deserved cards in the red.
Apeks latest results:
- Victory over ALTERNATE aTTaX with a score of 2:1.
- Defeat from Eternal Fire with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over ECSTATIC with a score of 16:5.
- Defeat from HEET with a score of 12:16.
- Defeat from GODSENT with a score of 0:2.
Best Apeks Maps:
- Overpass - 92% of wins.
- Mirage - 71% of wins.
- Ancient - 71% of wins.
- Vertigo - 62% of wins.
- Nuke - 60% win rate.
- Anubis - 50% win rate.
Interestingly, the European team plays on seven maps, starting from the opponent.
Young Ninjas vs Apeks stats
The teams have not met before.
Prediction for the match Young Ninjas — Apeks
Considering Apeks' condition and the latest results, the Swedish team can definitely get involved in the fight. And it’s hard to say from the cards what Apeks will throw out, constantly experimenting. Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for the Young Ninjas team.
