We continue to review the situation around the regional finals in the CIS. Next in line is the second confrontation of the debut day, in which PuckChamp and Virtus.pro will play.
There can be no passing matches at such an event, which means that you should expect a bright game and an even confrontation. At least on paper it looks like this.
Both teams showed a good level in the course of the regional league, but the path to the finals turned out to be completely different for the teams.
Form Virtus.pro
Virtus.pro will be the nominal favorite in this match. The statement is very doubtful, but it is very difficult to disagree with this.
VP started the DPC season extremely sluggishly, losing to the same PuckChamp and experiencing difficulties against other teams. During the regular season, the Bears had to make a replacement, which clearly indicates problems in the team.
Virtus.pro roster
The newcomer Xakoda fit in well with the bears and refreshed it. At the end of the season, VP improved their performance by beating the formidable HR 2-0.
HellRaisers latest match results
- Lost to PuckChamp 1-2
- 2-0 victory over Team Empire
- 2-0 victory over NaVi
- Lost to Team Spirit 0-2
- Victory over HellRaisers with a score of 0-2
Now Virtus.pro are fresh and charged. At the regional finals, I expect great things from them.
Heroes Virtus.pro
Most picked Virtus.pro heroes in 7.30 patch: Phoenix (10 matches, 80% win rate), Lion (9 matches, 66% win rate), Winter Wyvern (9 matches, 55% win rate).
Most successful Virtus.pro heroes: Shadow Demon (4 matches, 100% win rate), Lycan (3 matches, 100% win rate), Bloodseeker (3 matches, 100% win rate).
PuckChamp shape
PuckChamp will act as catch-ups in this match. Perhaps we can agree with the bookmakers here.
PuckChamp became the main opening of the season, giving a lot of emotions during the top DPC league. Starting with a victory over NaVi, Pakchamps continued to gain momentum, which finally brought them here.
Composition of PuckChamp
- Krylat
- young G
- Malik
- Astral
- Dukalis
The team is at the bootcamp, but there is a problem. Krylat fell ill with COVID-19 and it is not clear what kind of performance the player will demonstrate.
PuckChamp Latest Match Results
- Lost to Team Spirit 0-2
- 2-1 victory over Team Empire
- Victory over Virtus.pro with a score of 2-1
- 2-1 victory over Team Unique
- Victory over HellRaisers with a score of 2-0
The regular season for PuckChamp was given with grief in half, and they played almost all their games with a creak. Fortunately for the team at the end of the season, they managed to keep the pressure and get into the regional finals.
Heroes of PuckChamp
Most Picked PuckChamp Heroes in Patch 7.30: Keeper of the Light (8 matches, 87% win rate), Sven (6 matches, 83% win rate), Gyrocopter (6 matches, 83% win rate).
The most successful PuckChamp heroes in the patch: Lina (5 matches, 100% win rate), Sand King (3 matches, 100% win rate). Bane (3 matches, 100% win rate).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams played each other during the regular season. Then the victory with a score of 2-1 was celebrated by PuckChamp.
Match outcome
In this fight, I expect an equal fight. The teams are similar in playstyle and the “baggage” of the teams is similar, and therefore the probability of seeing 3 maps is high, but Virtus.pro will win.
Outcome: Virtus.pro.