The first Major of the season has solemnly kicked off, with which we congratulate all DotA fans. We continue to review what is happening and analyze the level of teams at the group stage of Lima Major 2023.
The second day of games will be opened by PSG.LGD and Team Spirit. Such a top match for the debut confrontation on the second day of the group is intriguing. Even more excitement adds the fact of a weak start.
Team Spirit, who finished 2nd in the home league, started in Lima with a win and a draw. The team is on the 4th line of the standings with statistics 2-2.
PSG.LGD, as the first representative of China at Lima Major 2023, failed the debut game day. PSG.LGD has 1-3 and the penultimate place in the table.
We figure out whether someone will be able to emerge victorious from this principled match, or whether a close game of a draw awaits us in the end.
Team Spirit Uniform
We open the analysis of the duel with the analysis of Team Spirit's game form. They will be the favorite in this fight.
However, the gap between the teams is minimal. Bookmakers give Spirit a win odds around 3.
Such a figure hints at a possible parity in the game. Apparently, this is how it will be, because on the first game day the team seems to be equal.
Team Spirit roster
The first major for the renewed Spirit roster will be difficult, that's a fact. So far, there are minor misunderstandings and punctures in the game of the squad, but there are no critical errors.
Team Spirit Players
- Yatoro
- Larl
- collapse
- Mira
- Miposhka
Although the replacement was spotty, everyone needs to adapt. Spirit have long lost the status of an unconditionally strong team with perhaps the best performers in their roles, which we can see from the latest performance.
Team Spirit Performance
As mentioned above, Team Spirit made it to the Lima Major, taking second place in the home league.
The Miposhk-i team won 6 matches, losing the last match. In the finals of Eastern Europe, TS lost to BB in a bright bo3 confrontation, where the main problem of the current roster came out.
She appeared in Spirti during two other tournaments: BB Xmas Show and BB Universe - Comics Zone. Both of Spirit's commercial championships finished in second place.
The first match of the Lima Major 2023 group stage ended well for Spirit. “Dragons” expectedly beat their opponents from TSM, but in the next meeting the situation changed dramatically.
In the match against GG Team Spirit, they looked toothless. The European club closed the meeting dry.
Heroes Team Spirit
Spirit's approach to drafting hasn't changed much since the end of DPC 2023: WEU - Upper Division. The Dragons are still happy to use Tusk (9 matches, 77% wins), Snapfire (9 matches, 77% wins), Rubick (8 games, 75% wins).
Mirana is chosen a little less often (6 matches, 50% of wins). Even rarer are Natures Prophet, Sniper (6 games each, 60% win rate) and Tiny (6 matches, 40% win rate).
Form PSG.LGD
We turn to the analysis of the PSG.LGD game form. They will have to play in the status of an outsider in this match.
It's not often that you get the opportunity to watch PSG.LGD catch up even against top teams. Lima Major 2023 will give you such an opportunity.
The chance of the updated PSG.LGD to win is estimated at around 4. As we can see, the gap is minimal, which is logical to some extent.
PSG.LGD roster
It is logical, for example, because of a similar situation with the Lima Major roster. Like Team Spirit, PSG.LGD are approaching the games in Peru in an updated roster, which is even more global than from their counterparts.
PSG.LGD Players
- shiro
- NothingToSay
- old eLeVeN
- planet
- y`
It is difficult to judge by two games, but the fact remains: PSG.LGD is still experiencing difficulties in building intra-team synergy and marriage of gaming experience. Beginners need to work on winning back, because on the first day in the PSG.LGD game there was a lot of marriage.
Performance of PSG.LGD
Since the team made it to Lima from first place at DPC 2023: CN - Upper Division, it makes sense to remember their path as part of the home scene. You can't call it straightforward, as PSG.LGD encountered problems during the race.
PSG.LGD finished DPC 2023: CN - Upper Division with a 6-1 record. The only loss was against the Knights in the second week of the tour, and the league win came in replays.
In the decisive match, PSG.LGD were relentless: the team closed Aster with a score of 2-0 without much chance, having beaten their counterparts in 25 and 35 minutes, respectively. This is an important moment that speaks to the attitude of PSG.LGD and their ability to adapt and grow as the tournament progresses.
In the debut match, PSG.LGD met with the owners of Lima Major, the Peruvians Evil Geniuses. The match ended with a score of 1-1, as we thought.
But the next game, against TSM, brought a surprise. PSG.LGD quite unexpectedly lost to TSM, who had previously been beaten dry by Team Spirit.
Heroes PSG.LGD
PSG.LGD valued Primal Beast (6 games, 66% win rate), Tiny (6 matches, 50% win rate), Leshrac (6 matches, 50% win rate), Enigma (5 matches, 60% win rate). They love Alchemist, bringing him into the meta: 2 games, 100% win rate.
History of personal confrontations
The teams have a rich background with many personal confrontations on the largest venues in the world. However, the teams have not yet had to play in the new lineups, this match will be the debut.
Match outcome
Logically, Team Spirit should win. I even have my own formula for why dragons will win: Spirit > TSM, TSM > PSG.LGD = Spirit > PSG.LGD.
Putting the lyrics aside, I see a more safe bet on +1.5 from PSG.LGD. I don’t believe that China will completely fail in Lima, and there is also a convenient opponent: xiao8 knows how to play against Spirit and will use his knowledge. There is no question of a clear victory, because there are many problems in the game, but here is the map - why not.
Result: +1.5 on PSG.LGD.
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