The Worlds 2022 group stage matches will start on October 7th, but we are already preparing for the start of the upcoming games. Earlier we talked about several members of different groups and now back to group B.
The second match of the first round of Worlds 2022: Group B will show us the confrontation between JD Gaming and Evil Geniuses. The match is interesting, maybe and most likely will be colorful.
The conventional confrontation between the West and the East in the League of Legends is what captivates discipline. Our case is just that.
Let's find out which team will win and earn important points in one of the most, if not the deadliest group at Worlds 2022.
J.D. Gaming kit
JD Gaming will be the favorite for this match. The bookmaker evaluates the chance of success of the Chinese club with odds around 1.15.
Our match is the case when the winner is actually known. Even for bo1, the figure is impressive, leaving no chance for a counterpart.
Understanding bookmakers is not difficult. JD Gaming is the winner of the Chinese LPL division and that says it all.
In League of Legends, regional success is worth its weight in gold. It's all because of the Riot format, which puts success in local leagues on a par with triumphs in rare international championships.
JD Gaming is doing well with the first, but the second is not so rosy. For the tag, this Worlds will not be the first: the team previously played at Worlds 2020, where they made it to the first round of the playoffs, which ended the procession.
A lot of water has flown under the bridge since then, and now JD look even more solid. At least that's how it seems before the start of the tournament.
JD Gaming roster
- 369
- Kanavi
- Yagao
- Hope
- Missing
The JD roster for the 2022 season has found a place for both experienced and, in certain circles, legendary performers, as well as budding “young” ones. 369, Kanavi and Yagao have made a name for themselves over the course of their careers and are now ready to prove their worth at the Worlds 2022 level.
Heroes JD Gaming
During the summer season at the LPL, where we last saw JD Gaming in action, the team played with slight deviations from the generally accepted meta.
So, Gangplank most often appeared in the top (7 matches, 85% of wins), but there was also Gnar (7 matches, 57% of wins).
In the woods, Viego performed best (10 matches, 9 wins). Wukong was slightly behind (7 matches, 85% of wins).
Ahri played in the center (80% of wins over 15 games). There were also “Chinese” Taliyah (87% of wins in 8 matches).
On ALC, either Aphelios (14 matches, 71% win rate) or Ezrael (10 games, 71% win rate).
Support used Nautilus (6 matches, 83% win rate) or Lulu (6 matches, 33% win rate).
E.G form
In the status of an outsider, Evil Geniuses will approach the match. Their chance of winning is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 5.
The figure is impressive and you can hit the jackpot, but it seems not in this case. I don't expect exceptions here.
It's not even that EG essentially failed LCS Summer, taking third place there and flying past the direct slot to the group Worlds 2022. The point is in their play during the Play-In.
EG is one of the four teams whose game we have seen and, perhaps, the weakest of all those that have passed since the Play-In. They made stupid mistakes in the Play-In group, which sent them to the replay and almost added work in the second stage of the Play-In.
They managed to rehabilitate themselves, and in a rather aggressive and confident manner, it is worth noting. In the match for reaching the group stage, they dealt with their European counterparts from MAD Lions.
Evil Geniuses match results within Play-In Worlds 2022
- 1-0 victory over Chiefs Esports Club
- Lost to DetonatioN FocusMe 0-1
- Victory over DetonatioN FocusMe with a score of 1-0
- Victory over LOUD with a score of 1-0
- 3-0 victory over MAD Lions
Having continued their stay at Worlds 2022, the team ended up in one of the most, I repeat, if not the most difficult group. The chances of success here are slim and perhaps even lower than winning this match.
Lineup EG
- Impact
- inspired
- jojopyun
- Kaori
- Vulcan
In the match with MAD Lions, everyone turned on, and if the onslaught of EG continues, they will have a chance of success in the Bo1 series. There is now, but it will be higher.
Heroes EG
The most picked hero in EG's TOP lane was Aatrox. The character appeared 3 times and won 2 matches.
Trundle was the most common in the forest, winning 2 matches out of 2.
In the mid lane, jojopyun played for Sylas (2 games, 50% win rate) and Akali (100% win rate in 2 matches) with Azir (100% win rate in 2 matches).
Aphelios played in the bot (2 matches, 100% wins).
From supports - Tresh (2 matches, 100% wins), Leona (2 matches, 100% wins).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other in head-to-head matches. This match will be the debut confrontation between representatives of the “western” League of Legends.
The outcome of the fight
The only thing that can make EG believe in this match is the factor of victory over MAD Lions. The game of “evil geniuses” in the match for life at the tournament made an impression on me. First of all, it is worth noting the character of EG, but I'm afraid you won't get further than the group stage on it alone.
We haven't seen a JD Gaming game since the end of LPL Summer 2022, but we have seen EG. Except for one series, there is nothing outstanding in it, and in my understanding it is not enough to risk believing in the success of Evil Geniuses.
Outcome: victory for JD Gaming.
