FaZe Clan and Team Spirit will compete for the right to reach the grand finals of PGL Major Antwerp 2022. I think the favorite needs no introduction, since all factors speak for FaZe Clan. However, I would not write off the Russian team, which has gone so far that they have nothing to lose. And the fact that FaZe Clan manages to give cards to NIP slightly reduces the chances of an easy 2:0. And given that the "dragons" can choose from two or three cards, the likelihood of seeing intrigue increases several times.
FaZe Clan form
The first team in the world ranking continues to stay afloat, showing crazy CS in terms of dedication and motivation. I won’t say that the team has already reached the peak of its form, since some difficulties are visible, first of all, with the start in the series. And within the framework of PGL Major Antwerp 2022 has already managed to stumble once, losing to ENCE, albeit in BO1. As for the quarter-finals, FaZe Clan declassed NIP, putting the poor Swedes into the arena without a chance. Another question is that there were questions about Overpass, since the team actually gave away the map. In any case, karrigan and the company are the favorites, even if everything is not so clear in this series, given the opponent's unrealistic condition.
Latest FaZe Clan results:
- Lost to ENCE with a score of 8:16.
- Victory over the Bad News Eagles with a score of 16:4.
- Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 16:8.
- 2:1 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
- Victory over NIP with a score of 2:1.
Best FaZe Clan maps:
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Nuke - 100% win rate.
- Inferno - 75% of wins.
- Mirage - 67% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 62% of wins.
It is worth recalling that the team seems to be continuing to refuse the Vertigo card.
Team Spirit Uniform
The 14th team of the world ranking continues to break all conceivable and unimaginable patterns. Moreover, even at the “legends” stage, the Russian team showed its variability and ability to adapt to the opponent, from which they got three victories. Now, Team Spirit closed FURIA without a chance, showing not only character, but also great preparation for a specific style. It is clear that now the chances of the “dragons” are no longer close to 50%, but the fact remains that these guys are reluctant to play and press on with motivation. Moreover, a cool selection of cards speaks in favor of Team Spirit, which makes it worth dancing in this match.
Team Spirit latest results:
- Victory over Astralis with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 16:12.
- Victory over Heroic with a score of 16:12.
- 2:1 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:0.
Best Team Spirit maps:
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Nuke - 86% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 83% of wins.
- Overpass - 75% of wins.
- Vertigo - 60% of wins.
- Mirage - 50% of wins.
Let me remind you that the Russian team is now getting rid of the Inferno map.
FaZe Clan vs Team Spirit Match Statistics
During the last season, the teams held two meetings:
- FaZe Clan's victory at IEM Cologne 2021 with a score of 2:1.
- FaZe Clan's victory at PGL Major Stockholm 2021 Challengers Stage with a score of 16:11.
But do not forget that since then the teams have changed lineups.
Prediction for the FaZe Clan vs Team Spirit match
Too difficult match in terms of map selection. On the one hand, FaZe Clan will definitely not get Inferno, while the team will have to give up Vertigo (not the strongest opponent's card). Secondly, the "dragons" are too good on Ancient, Nuke and Dust 2, which, in theory, could be the choice of the favorite.
In any case, there are excellent chances to see a sensation, since the game that the “dragons” show cannot but bewitch. In turn, it seems to me that FaZe Clan is not at the peak of its capabilities, having certain difficulties at the start of each series.
Therefore, here I would recommend betting on Handicap by cards (+1.5) for Team Spirit.
