The first game day of the ESL One Berlin Major 2023 is drawing to a close. Dota 2 fans can look forward to the last four matches of Group B. One of them is the clash between Chinese champion Xtreme Gaming and two-time world champions OG.
In this betting series we will take a look at how the teams have been performing lately, their current form and which of the participants in this match is likely to win the bo2 series.
Xtreme Gaming uniforms
Since participating in the qualifiers for The International 2022, the Xtreme Gaming squad has not been particularly active. With a few changes to their line-up, the Chinese squad completed their minimum programme to qualify for the DPC season, but they had their share of disappointments as well.
5th place on DPC CN 2023 Tour 1: Division I somewhat surprised the club's fans and Dota 2 viewers in general, as last year the Xtreme Gaming team tried to steadily stay in the top 3 of their region. But they managed to bounce back in the DPC CN 2023 Tour 2: Division I. There, Xtreme Gaming became Division I champions with a 6-1 statistic. The only loss they suffered was against PSG.LGD that Paparazi灬 and the teammates later beat in the tiebreaker for 1-2nd place.
Xtreme Gaming latest result statistics:
- 2-1 win over PSG.LGD
- Beat Vici Gaming 2-1
- 2-1 victory over Team Aster
- 2-0 win over Aster.Aries
- 2-0 win over Outsiders from CN
OG Form
European club OG have been unstable of late. The achievements of the current squad pale in comparison with the results that Ceb, N0tail and the team showed in their best years. This year OG's record includes 5th place at DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I, 4th place at DPC WEU 2023 Tour 2: Division I and 5-8th at Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes #1.
The last tournament for OG was DreamLeague Season 19. There, the squad was placed in Group B in the first group stage. The 2-4-1 result forced Yuragi and his teammates to take on Team Spirit and beastcoast in a tiebreaker. OG managed to keep their place in the top four. In the second group stage, the European team played with a 2-5 statistic, defeating only Shopify Rebellion and TSM. OG earned $52,500 for 5th place at DreamLeague Season 19.
Also due to the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Chu and DM could not make it to Berlin. The Russians have visa problems. They should be replaced by MinD_ContRoL, who is known for his performance for Nigma Galaxy, as well as Kitrak, who played for Old G.
Recent OG statistics:
- 0-2 defeat to Team Liquid
- 1-2 loss to Gaimin Gladiators
- 2-1 win over TSM
- 0:2 defeat at the hands of beastcoast
- 0:2 defeat for Tundra Esports
Xtreme Gaming vs OG match history
The teams have not met before due to region differences.
Predicted result of Xtreme Gaming vs OG
Given the level of opposition in the region and the quality of play, Xtreme Gaming have a better chance of winning this match. It is also not yet known how well OG will play with two stand-ins. As a rule, it doesn't lead to anything good. As a result, Xtreme Gaming should secure their first win within the group stage.
