Dota 2 Champions League Season 5 is slowly but surely rocking, presenting us with more and more group stage matches. We don't mind, sort of.
In the central (in the literal sense of the word) match of the seventh game day, Brame and V Gaming will meet. Teams that are definitely claiming top spots in the fifth season.
We try to predict the winner of the match and figure out what to expect from this meeting.
Brame shape
Let's start with Brame as they are more experienced in D2CL season 5 specifically. Well, they are favorites, as for me.
It is Brame that is in favor, as they have already played 4 matches in the group stage, while their counterparts have played only 2 meetings. This is all a matter of course, but fact is fact.
Brame roster for Dota 2 Champions League Season 5
- Nefrit
- W1sh-
- SkyLark
- CTOMAHEH1
- SsaSpartan
Since last seasons, there have been practically no substitutions (Nefrit replaced Focus), and therefore in the new season Brame are still good in the group stage with a 3-1 statistics.
Brame Latest Results
- Lost to Khan 0-2
- Win over Empire 2-1
- Defeat Khan 2-0
- Victory over HellRaisers with a score of 2-0
- Lose from Nemiga Gaming with a score of 1-2
Nemiga managed to interrupt the streak of three matches, which this season are aiming to seriously rehabilitate themselves after what happened in season 4.
Brame Heroes
Most played Brame heroes in patch 7.30: Mars (10 matches, 80% win), Weaver (8 matches, 100% win), Bane (8 matches, 75% win).
The most successful Brame heroes in patch 7.30: Weaver (8 matches, 100% win), Abaddon (4 matches, 100% win), Lifestealer (2 matches, 100% win).
Form V Gaming
V Gaming is a good match for this match. You can agree with this.
Once the champions of D2CL "got a little kicked out" last season and, having replaced the 5th position, did not start in the best way this season. Nothing critical could have happened in 2 matches, but you need to score points here and now if you want to get into the top four and reach the top bracket of the playoffs.
V Gaming roster for Dota 2 Champions League Season 5
- TA2000
- hAze
- destroyed
- ArrOw
- Antoha
Of the replacements, only antoha, playing instead of Malady.
V Gaming Latest Results
- Defeat Galactic Aliens 2-0
- Beat B8 Esports 2-1
- Defeat to Winstrike Team with a score of 1-2
- Defeat to Hydra with a score of 1-2
- Beat NoMarci 2-1
Winning against NoMarci and losing against Hydra, in my understanding, is a weak indicator. I put one of these teams on the last line of the group stage, and therefore losing points in such fights for a team of the V Gaming level (and I think this is a decent level, if you do not take into account a few very muddy events in smaller tournaments) is not the case.
Heroes of V Gaming
Top Picked V Gaming Heroes in Patch 7.30: Disruptor (17 matches, 70% win), Batrider (15 matches, 73% win), Bloodseeker (15 matches, 60% win).
The most successful V Gaming heroes in patch 7.30: Specter (5 matches, 100% win), Anti-Mage (4 matches, 100% win), Naga Siren (4 matches, 100% win).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play with each other in official matches.
Outcome
In this match, I see a victory for Brame. Yet they play primordially well in the group stages and don't seem to be in the mood to cheat on themselves this season.
Exodus: victory for Brame.
