A storm is brewing in Group A at the Worlds 2022 Play-In. EG and Fnatic will meet in the face-to-face confrontation.
Such a duel, yes in the Play-In stage, is a delight for fans of the competitive League of Legends. The classic confrontation between NA and EU will sparkle with new colors.
Top 3 Europe vs. Top 3 North America. Title clubs, famous players, a serious and dynamic League of Legends - we will observe this as part of this confrontation.
We are trying to figure out what to expect from a fight at a worthy stage of the group stage and who, following its results, will be able to take very important points into their piggy bank.
E.G form
In this match, we will move away from the classic concepts of a favorite and a catch-up. I think it's redundant here.
Let's go through the main milestones of the teams and compare their strengths and weaknesses. Let's start, as you might guess, with Evil Geniuses.
EG is a team that needs no further introduction. In the world of League of Legends, they have long earned a name, and their performance only emphasizes their status.
2022 was a breakthrough for EG. The team managed to take 2nd place at the LCS Lock-In 2022, after which they won the LCS Spring 2022.
The victory at the spring split allowed the “evil geniuses” to play at MSI 2022, where they exceeded the expectations of many. EG made it to the TOP-4, losing at the semi-final stage to the future RNG champions.
After MSI, there was a difficult LCS Summer 2022, where EG in a close game lacked one map to qualify for the group stage.
Lineup EG
- Impact
- inspired
- Jojopyun
- Kaori
- Vulcan
Attention is on the newly arrived Turkish legionnaire Kaori. The player joined the team at the beginning of September this year. He managed to play in the LCS playoffs, but against the background of his more experienced teammates, he can get lost, which Fnatic should also focus on.
Heroes EG
For headlining EG Impact, Sejuani (4 matches, 100% win rate), Gwen (4 matches, 75% win rate), Gangplank (4 matches, 100% win rate) top lane. Also among the favorites are Gnar with 3 appearances and 2 wins.
In the forest, EG practice the ubiquitous Wukong (5 matches, 80% win rate), Viego (4 matches, 100% win rate) and Poppy (4 matches, 75% win rate).
In the mid lane, jojopyun most often plays for Ahri (4 matches, 75% wins), Corki (3 matches, 2 wins), Sylas (3 matches, 2 wins.
In adk bot, he is not the most meta in other regions of Ezrael, but nevertheless, in 5 matches he has an 80% win rate. Zeri is right there with 3 appearances and a 100% win rate.
Of the supports, EG prefers Rakan (4 matches, 50% wins), Yuumi (3 matches, 100% wins), Renata Glasc (2 matches, 100% wins).
Fnatic form
Fnatic will face EG in the duel. We disown coefficients.
Fnatic are not as confident as EG in 2022, but they are still a team to be reckoned with. At least because they are the TOP-3 of Europe and they have no less experience than the Americans.
In 2022, Fnatic finished in the top three at the LEC twice: first, the summer split, where they lost to G2 Esports in the match for reaching the grand final, and then at the LEC Summer split. At the last one, the “oranges” lost to the future champions from Rogue.
Fnatic roster
- Wunder
- Razork
- Humanoid
- Upset
- Hylissang
In terms of immenity, the composition is definitely not inferior to the “evil geniuses”. Yes, and teamwork they do not take away.
Heroes Fnatic
Gragas is most often sent to the top lane. He won 4 out of 5 games.
Of the Fnatic junglers, Trundle and Wukong are the most valued. The first of 5 matches won 3, but the second one did not work out - 4 matches and 1 win.
Mid is multi-regional Ahri with 4 matches and Azir with similar appearances. Both champions have won half the time they have appeared.
The bottom lane is the invincible Zeri. 4 appearances for Upset and 4 wins.
Most often, Renata Glasc appeared on supports (4 matches, 3 wins) and Nautilus with 1 won map with 3 played.
History of personal confrontations
The clubs did not play in the fresh season. This match will be the debut.
Match result
In this fight, I like EG, in terms of performance. I like Fnatic because of their playstyle and playing in Europe.
Fnatic has the opportunity to pressure EG's bottom lane, but in the top lane Impact should close. In any case, the match should be interesting, as my preference.
Outcome: EG win.
