DRX Prediction - OpTic Gaming
We continue to review the playoffs of the VCT 2022 Masters Copenhagen. Today we'll talk about the second meeting in the upper bracket semi-finals, between the favorites of their regions: DRX represents Korea, in turn, OpTic Gaming North America. bo3 match format.
Form DRX
At the past VCT 2022 Korea Stage 2 qualifiers, the team showed itself at the highest level. After finishing the group stage with a score of 7-0, the players went to the playoffs, where they continued their winning streak. Three of the easiest meetings against World Game Star (2-0), DAMWONG Gaming (2-0), Maru Gaming (3-0) brought the team a slot at Masters Copenhagen.
Now the situation is also favorable for them. Two victories in group matches against Northeption (2-0), FunPlus Phoenix (2-1), and after in the first round of the playoffs over Leviatan (2-1), led the team to the semi-finals of the upper bracket.
DRX Card Statistics
Bind 75% for 44 matches
Haven 88% in 66 matches
Split 89% in 46 matches
Ascent 81% in 48 matches
On their cards, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 60% of wins in defense and 61% in attack, Haven 65% of wins in attack and 60% in defense, Split 69% of wins in defense against 58% in attack, Ascent 63% of wins defending and 60% attacking.
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: stax - Breach (123) KAY/O (96), Rb - Jett (176), Neon (80), Zest - Fade (136), Sova (120), BuZz - Chamber (151)), Killjoy (139), MaKo-Omen (123), Viper (71).
Form OpTic Gaming
Representatives of North America made it to the tournament not without difficulty: they got here from second place in the regional qualifiers. After finishing the group stage 4-1, the players went to the playoffs, where, after two easy wins against Evil Geniuses (2-0), XSET (3-1), they advanced to the grand final. They were not destined to earn a victory, the old rivals in the person of the same XSET returned from the losers and successfully avenged (1-3).
Second place still ensured that OpTic players got to Masters Copenhagen, where they show good results. The team finished the group stage with a total score of 2-1, earning victories over LOUD (2-1) and KRU Esports (2-0), as well as a defeat from Guild Esports (0-2). The last match in the quarterfinal was against old opponents XSET, and ended with the victory of the first (2-0).
OpTic Gaming Card Statistics
Bind 66% in 72 matches
Haven 63% in 57 matches
Split 68% in 47 matches
Ascent 63% in 87 matches
On their maps, the team plays better on the defensive side: Bind 59% of wins in defense against 54% in attack, Split 62% of wins in defense and 49% in attack, Ascent 61% of wins on defense and 49% on attack, while on Haven the attack prevails 56 % against 52% in defense.
Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: Marved - Brimstone (114), Astra (217), yay - Chamber (407), FNS - Fade (145) Viper (104), crashies - Skye (130), KAY/O (123)), Victor-Neon (158), KAY/O (117).
Match prediction
Although bookmakers consider OpTic Gaming to be the favorite of the match, it seems to me that the Korean tops look much more confident both within their region and for past matches in the tournament. Therefore, I would venture to assume the victory of DRX.
The result is a victory for DRX.
