Outsiders and MIBR will meet in the fourth round of the ESL Pro League Season 16 group stage. This match is of fundamental importance for both teams, because if they win, the Brazilians can still return to the fight for the TOP-3.
Nevertheless, the Outsiders are much closer to victory, and the team looks great so far in terms of the game. It remains to be understood what can be expected from the Brazilian team, which managed to upset some of the favorites, and also tries to impose its game in places.
Nevertheless, I do not believe in the victory of MIBR from the word “absolutely”, because, according to the trend, the team has a bunch of problems that can come out at any moment.
Form Outsiders
The 17th team of the world ranking managed to have a pretty rest in the off-season, in fact, without giving their competitors any information about the degree of preparation.
As a result, the team came to ESL Pro League Season 16 and showed a good game, given the fact that Outsiders outplayed BIG in the first round and got three important points in the context of the battle for a place in the playoffs.
Then the team took ordinary points in the game against FTW, which is not surprising, and the day before, they managed to compete with FaZe Clan, taking one card. In general, while Outsiders holds the bar, as well as the game is trying to surprise opponents and adapt to the changing style.
Latest Outsiders results:
- Defeated by Cloud9 with a score of 0:2.
- Defeat from FURIA with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FTW with a score of 2:0.
- Defeat from FaZe Clan with a score of 1:2.
Best Outsiders cards:
- Dust 2 - 71% win rate
- Inferno - 64% of wins.
- Vertigo - 57% of wins.
At the same time, the Russian team has traditionally refused the Nuke card.
Form MIBR
The 30th team in the world ranking did not do without changes in its composition during the break, signing a full-fledged sniper, but at the same time letting go of their captain and the best player in Imperial Esports.
Nevertheless, the Brazilian team successfully broke into the new season, qualifying for IEM Road to Rio 2022 for America on the first try. Yes, at that qualifier MIBR was not so great in terms of the game, and the result was doubtful, given the final defeat by paiN Gaming.
Then the team flew to Europe, where they decided to warm up in the CCT Central Europe Series #1. As a result, the Brazilians took the championship, which, frankly, was a surprise.
Speaking about the start of the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16, things are not so clear for MIBR here. In the first three rounds, the team did not get points, but managed to take away a map from BIG and FaZe Clan.
However, while the Brazilians are playing too slowly and predictably, which does not give a chance in the fight against the leaders. And I personally think that the Outsiders will again become an impenetrable rival for the team.
Latest MIBR results:
- Victory over EC Kyiv with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over 1WIN with a score of 2:1.
- Lost to G2 with a score of 0:2.
- Defeat from FaZe Clan with a score of 1:2.
- Defeated by BIG with a score of 1:2.
Best MIBR cards:
- Dust 2 - 64% of wins.
- Vertigo - 50% of wins.
- Ancient - 50% win rate.
- Nuke - 50% win rate.
- Inferno - 50% win rate.
In turn, the Brazilian team continues to refuse the Mirage card.
Match statistics Outsiders — MIBR
As part of the current season, the teams have played one meeting - at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Challengers Stage, the victory went to the Outsiders (16:14).
Prediction for the match Outsiders — MIBR
Yes, the Brazilian team managed to surprise by the fact that they managed to compete with BIG and FaZe Clan, taking away a map from them. But in general, MIBR is far from being able to compete with the top 20 teams in the world rankings.
On the other hand, this is the last chance for the Brazilians to catch on to advance from the group, but even with two victories, little will depend on them. In turn, the Outsiders need a bloody win, as it automatically guarantees getting into the same playoffs.
I would not say that the Russian team looks two heads stronger than the opponent, but in terms of the way they play, it will be comfortable for them to read an opponent who rarely takes risks and often delays decisions.
If we talk about cards, then the preferred Dust 2 from MIBR will suit the opponent as well, but we definitely won’t see Nuke here. In the end, I don't see a chance for the Brazilians in BO3. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the Outsiders team.
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