A rather vigorous Wild Card of the Kiev Major is behind. Now we are waiting for no less colorful matches within the group stage.
Based on the results of the Wild Card predictions, I come to the conclusion that Bo2 is a wild roulette and it’s not an idea to analyze the teams of which. That is why, on the first day for analysis, I chose a pair of Nigma PSG.LGD.
If the latter are still in the shadows, then we have already seen enough of Nigma. KuroKy and the company did not lie when they said in an interview that they are now close in shape to the condition of 9 The International.
In principle, Nigma's passage to the group stage was expected, but I did not fully believe in it. Still, not the priority of the tournament for Secret coupled with the replacement at IG played a role.
Nevertheless, the winners are not judged, but in our case they are analyzed. This is what we will do.
Nigma shape
In the course of Wild Card Nigma showed that Kiev is ready to give all the best. It is not surprising, because at stake is a trip to The International.
Now Nigma does not see strong drawdowns in an individual skill. All are consistently performing in their positions, which is good news.
Let's walk through the heroes. Wild Card Nigma is heavily favored by Mars, AA, Invoker, Dark Seer, Lion, ET.
Nigma's most successful heroes are Mars (6-0), Invoker (4-0) and Lion (3-0). Failure can be called games with DS (1-2) and, for example, Tidehunter on carry. The latter fact indicates that Nigma's experiments should not be overdone, and Luna, Gyro and Anti-Mage with Spectra are their choices.
Nigma Latest Results
- Draw 1-1 Vici
- Defeat AS Monaco Gambit 2-0
- Lost to IG 0-2
- Defeat Execration 2-0
- Draw in the match with Team Secret with the score 1-1
Add to this the victory in the replay with IG and, in principle, we get a very fighting team, capable of fighting with dignity against the Chinese giants. But is it capable of fighting against PSG.LGD?
PSG.LGD Form
From the already understandable Nigma, let's move on to the still incomprehensible, but even without this, clearly strong PSG.LGD. Before the start of the Major, they played the following: Enchantress, Snaprfire, Faceless Void, Leshrack, Mars, Warlock. At the same time, Void with Snapfire has a 100% win rate.
In general, the Chinese teams have historically performed well with Void, so this does not cause much surprise. However, PSG.LGD can easily play Magnus or Riki on carries.
PSG.LGD latest matches results
- Win against RNG 2-0
- Win against RNG 2-0
- Lose from RNG with a score of 1-2
- Defeat Vici Gaming 2-1
- Defeat Aster 2-0
However, these statistics are not so important, since we have an inter-regional duel ahead of us, and in China everyone beats everyone. However, in Europe too.
Personal matches history
In the 2021 season, the teams already met during the Wild Card round at ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021, and then PSG.LGD celebrated the victory. It's true that Nigma played with a substitution in that match.
Match outcome
Considering the trend of the Major and the way PSG.LGD start the tournaments (they don't do it too confidently), I see a draw in this match. Nigma are already warmed up, and PSG.LGD obviously needs to swing, therefore I do not deny potential 2-0 from Europeans, but 1-1 still looks more realistic.
Outcome: 1-1.
