The Major marathon continues. Next in line is a review of the match between Team Liquid and Thunder Awaken.
A match that will bring together the best team in South America and one of the strongest teams in Europe. According to the sign, the match can turn out to be very interesting, but in reality everything may not be too joyful.
The bo2 form allows underdogs to gain momentum in matches where it would seem they should not. Perhaps, in this case, something similar awaits us, but there are doubts about this.
Form Team Liquid
Team Liquid will be the favorite in this match. The chance of their victory is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 1.8.
There is no doubt about the quality of Team Liquid. The team has shown good results over the course of two seasons, and the roster contributes to good results in major tournaments, which will be ESL One Stockholm 2022.
Team Liquid roster
- MATUMBAMAN
- miCKe
- zai
- Boxi
- iNSaNiA
Players do not need a separate introduction. Straight to performance.
Team Liquid latest match results
- Lost 1-2 to Gladiators
- Lost to Tundra 0-2
- 2-0 victory over Gladiators
- Victory over Nigma Galaxy with a score of 2-0
- 2-1 victory over Tundra Esports
Before the start of ESL One Stockholm Liquid had a good practice. They won Gamers Without Borders 2022, which will keep them in good shape for the start of the Major.
Heroes Team Liquid
Team Liquid Most Picked Heroes in 7.31: Mirana (3 matches, 66% win rate), Sand King (2 matches, 100% win rate), Tiny (2 matches, 0% win rate).
Team Liquid's most successful heroes in patch 7.31: Sand King (2 matches, 100% win rate), Gyrocopter (1 match, 100% win rate), Necrophos (1 match, 100% win rate).
Thunder Awaken Form
Thunder Awaken will be suitable for this match as an outsider. The chance of their success is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 7.6.
The gap is very noticeable, which is to be expected. Thunder Awaken has not been played in big tournaments for a long time, and practice in South America raises questions regarding its effectiveness.
Thunder Awaken line-up
- Pakazs
- DarkMago
- Sacred
- Matthew
- pandaboo
The Peruvian five are a real dark horse in this tournament.
Thunder Awaken Latest Match Results
- 2-0 victory over Balrogs
- 2-1 victory over Infinity Esports
- Victory over INF.UESPORTS with a score of 2-0
- 2-0 victory over APU King of Kings
- 2-0 victory over Beastcoast
Again, I find it difficult to assess the team, since the games inside South America are not the most objective indicator.
Heroes of Thunder Awaken
Most Picked Heroes in 7.31: Snapfire (16 matches, 81% win rate), Ember Spirit (15 matches, 93% win rate), Abaddon (12 matches, 91% win rate).
Most successful Thunder Awaken heroes: Tiny (11 matches, 100% win rate), Weaver (8 matches, 100% win rate), Templar Assassin (6 matches, 100% win rate).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other in these lineups. This match will be the debut for both clubs.
Outcome
In this match, I believe in a clear victory for Liquid. The recent championship at Gamers Without Borders 2022 showed that the team is in good shape and should beat an opponent like Thunder Awaken.
Outcome: Liquid win.
