Прогноз на матч: Evil Geniuses - LGD Gaming | Dota 2

The main stage of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 by PGL is inexorably coming to an end. The final of the upper bracket awaits us in a few hours.

PSG.LGD and Evil Geniuses will compete for the right to qualify for the grand final of the first major LAN tournament after a year and a half of stagnation. At first glance, the contenders for the TOP-2 are extremely unexpected, but if you look at it, the degree of surprise decreases a little.

PSG.LGD Form

Let's start the analysis of the match with the already very familiar Chinese five. PSG.LGD rolls and rolls with incredible force after the LAN hunger strike.

It would seem that the beginning of the year did not go well: roster changes, unstable play, loss of motivation? Somehow PSG.LGD still makes their way to the Singapore Major, defeating Elephant in replays.

The beginning of the Wild Card round turns out to be “crumpled”: an indistinct loss from Team Liquid and a generally unassembled game. But, having received such a slap in the face, PSG.LGD smash the rest of the Wild Card without a single pocket, and then quite confidently finish the group stage.

We saw the playoffs perfectly well: no chances of a funeral for VP, an extremely confident game against Secret, and now PSG.LGD is in the TOP-3. This is evidenced by the latest statistics from PSG.LGD.

Results of 5 last matches PSG.LGD

• Defeat Alliance 2-0
• Defeat Quincy Crew 2-0
• Lost to Thunder Predator 2-0
• Victory over VP 2-0
• Defeat Team Secret 2-1

Apparently, PSG.LGD is confidently heading towards the grand final. However, there is one very big obstacle on their way - Evil Geniuses.

Form EG

So we got to the analysis of "evil geniuses". To be honest, the name Evil Geniuses is probably justified like no other in the world.

Well, judge for yourself: March 2019, MDL Disneyland Paris Major, EG TOP-3 January 2020, DreamLeague Season 13, EG TOP-2, April 2021, Singapore Major 2021, EG TOP-3. I just don't know how they do it, but the fact that evil geniuses are really geniuses is a fact.

Arriving at the tournament without preparing (as they themselves said in the post-match interview), the team moves first to the best SEA team, and then to China. For 2 bo3 series they look much more stable than most teams in this tournament.

Results of last 5 matches EG

• Defeat 5ManMidas 2-0
• Defeat Undying 1-0
• Defeat QC 1-0
• Defeat Fnatic 2-0
• Beat IG 2-0

EG look strong, very strong. Here's the truth, the "curse" of the 3rd place can still play a cruel joke.

Personal meeting history

Who has whom, but these clubs have a very rich history of meetings. However, in the last 5 matches, EG have won four times and have won PSG.LGD only once.

Yes, it was a long time ago and is no longer relevant. Still, I tend to believe in some kind of "magic" of tags.

The outcome of the duel

How many times have I said that it is very difficult to predict the outcome of this or that match. And how many more times will I say it.

To be honest, I will not be surprised at any outcome in this fight. I believe both in absolute defeat from any side, and in an epic battle on three maps.

It is a pity that you cannot bet on a draw. So I'll bet on PSG.LGD.

Result: victory for PSG.LGD.

PSG.LGD beat Secret, but they did it thanks to the frivolous attitude of the European team, I said yesterday that they were too smart at the draft stage in the match against the Chinese team. Today PSG.LGD will have problems and this is a fact, I'm already tired of looking at the same thing in terms of drafts, the guys don't change anything in their game and hope for their stability. Evil Geniuses are already ready for this match and I believe that they should win this match without any problems, the guys calmly beat the IG team and this match will also be closed in their favor.

I recommend betting on Evil Geniuses in this match.