Прогноз на матч: Elephant.4AM - RNG | Dota 2

After the extravaganza of international Dota at ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 by PGL, let's move on to smaller tournament matches. This time, let's take a look at the Elephant vs. RNG duel within the i-League 2021.

However, it only seems that after Singapore the matches will not be the same. The I-League is one of the most prestigious tournaments in China, bringing together the top 8 teams in the region that are clearly not going to stand aside.

Elephant shape

In this match, I would not want to single out the favorites, and therefore I will start the analysis with the Maybe team. Moreover, we have met with them more than once during the campaign of the last season.

As I've said on numerous occasions, the Elephant hasn't been impressive since early 2021. The game of the star team is not very sticky, and the results only confirm this.

Elephant's last 5 matches

• Lost to EHOME 0-2
• Defeat Aster.Aries 2-0
• Defeat Team Aster 2-1
• Lost to EHOME 0-2
• Lost to EHOME 0-2

As we can see, Elephant has been struggling to play against EHOME lately. However, they also do not shine with other bands (remember the performances during the regular DPC season)

RNG form

On the other side of the barricades are RNGs. Compared to Elephant, Super and the company are doing well in 2021.

RNGs showed themselves worthy in DPC 2021: Season 1 - China Lower Division, as expected, taking the TOP-2 there. In the regular league, they lost only to SAG, which did not allow them to single-handedly take 1st place.

Now we will be able to appreciate the level of RNG, as they have to play with the best teams in the region. And before that, the five does not waste time and participates in various tournaments, like the same i-League.

And it does it pretty well. The team confidently won their debut match in the i-League 2021 against MagMa, which was to be expected.

Results of last 5 matches RNG

• Defeat Dynasty 2-0
• Defeat Phoenix Gaming 2-0
• Defeat Xtreme Gaming 2-0
• Defeat CDEC 2-1
• Defeat MagMa 2-0

Although the last matches are given to RNGs quite easily, do not lose sight of the fact that while they are playing with teams obviously weaker. A serious test is just ahead of the RNG.

Personal meeting history

These teams already have experience of playing in face-to-face meetings. Of the last 5 matches, Elephant have won three and RNG have won twice

Match outcome

Personally, I see this match as almost equal. However, the recent signing of rOtK to the trainer's slot speaks in favor of Elephant.

Perhaps the superstars just lacked someone of Bai Fang's level. For some reason, I believe that with him as part of the Elephant they can ignite to the fullest.

Outcome: victory for Elephant.