As is often the case, the closed qualifiers for The International run up to their climax very quickly. This is exactly what happened in the European region. Moreover, this culmination will occur in the semifinals, which is rare.
Today we have a match worthy of The International finals. But the truth is, it will take place in the semi-finals of the closed qualifiers for this very The International. Nigma vs. OG, ladies and gentlemen.
In the second round of the upper bracket, the two main contenders will converge to win the qualifiers. One of them will move to the side to the coveted ticket, and the second will have to "survive" at the bottom of the grid.
Let's figure out what to expect from the confrontation between the two Dota giants and who will be able to make it to the small finals of the qualifiers.
Nigma shape
We have no favorites in this match. Bookmakers give 1.88 to one team and 1.88 to another. I understand them very much.
The duel between Nigma and OG should be the quintessence of the entire season of Europe, with its madness and unrestrained swing. And Nigma in this uniform madness should have looked stronger, but after the first round of qualifiers I'm not sure at all.
In the first game against the Hellbear Smashers, the Nigma didn't look like a team ready to qualify. Perhaps they will "swing" in the course of qualifications, but no matter how late it is.
Nigma Latest Results
- Lost to EG 0-2
- Lost to ViKin.GG with a score of 0-2
- Win over Secret 2-1
- Lost to OG with a score of 1-2
- Beat the Hellbear Smashers 2-1
Remembering now Nigma's performance at ESL One Summer 2021 and now I think that Nigma played normally then.
Form OG
OG in this qualification is more typical than ever. Again, we are looking for unrestrained fun, which, although it works, is unlikely to "finish" before a ticket to The International.
Again, the 1.88 odds are fully justified. OG is the engine of the very "shaped madness" in which the region now resides.
OG Latest Results
- Defeat Liquid 2-0
- Defeat Nigma 2-1
- Defeat Quincy Crew 2-0
- Lost to Alliance 0-2
- Victory over ViKin.gg with a score of 2-1
Yesterday OG gave away the ViKin.gg card, just like Nigma gave away the HB card. The only difference is that in the case of OG, they themselves "gave" the victory, forgetting a little where and for what they are playing.
Personal meeting history
The OG/Nigma pair have played more than one official match. Over the past 5 games, OG are leading 3-2.
The outcome of the fight
Honestly, I can't imagine who will win this fight. Statistically, it looks like OG deserves it more. Still, at the last ESL One Summer, and yesterday, N0tail and the company looked better.
However, I will make a safer bet. I think we will not get off with two cards.
Result: total +2.5.
