Prediction Team Liquid - Fnatic
We continue to analyze all the matches of the Valorant Champions 2022 World Championship. Today we are moving to the second round of the lower bracket, where a meeting between two European teams will take place. Team Liquid will face Fnatic for the right to continue their performance in the tournament. Previously, the participants played 6 matches among themselves, as a result of which 3 wins for each team. Today they will have to determine the strongest in the bo3 format.
Fnatic form
The team performed well during the group stage. The first match against the North Americans from 100 Thieves, and being the favorites, the Oranges lost on three maps Pearl (10-13), Bind (13-7), Haven (7-13). The next match was against the little-known Brazilian club FURIA Esports, and here the Europeans have already shown their advantage Icebox (9-13), Breeze (13-7), Haven (13-11). In the last match of the group stage, their former rivals 100 Thieves were waiting for them, and this time the Oranges took revenge in full on Bind (13-5), Ascent (13-7).
The first match in the playoffs, the team held the representatives of North America XSET, and lost in a dry game on two maps. Pearl's choice of opponents ended (8-13), and at their peak Fracture, the Orange fought to the last (11-13), as a result of the loss, the team fell into a loser.
The result of the latest matches at Valorant Champions 2022
- Victory over 100 Thieves - 2:0
- Victory over FURIA Esports - 2:1
- Defeat by 100 Thieves - 1:2
- Lost to XSET - 0:2
Fnatic map stats
- Bind 76% in 62 matches
- Haven 68% in 65 matches
- Split 60% for 45 matches
- Icebox 73% in 49 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind almost equal values, 59% of wins in attack, against 58% in defense, Haven 59% of wins for the attack side, against 55% for the defense side, Split values equal to 53% of wins for the defense, against 53% for attack, while Icebox is dominated by attack 61% of wins, against 53% for attack.
Most popular heroes in the last 60 days: Derke - Chamber (351), Raze (75), Enzo - Fade (258), Sova (82), Alfajer - Raze (171), Neon (88), Mistic - Skye (157), Breach (125), Boaster-Omen (136), Astra (139).
Form Team Liquid
The team finished the group stage in second place in the table. The first match Liquid held against the Chileans from Leviatan, and being the favorites in a dry game, they lost to Haven (10-13), Ascent (10-13). In the next match, they were expected by representatives of China - EDward Gaming, and here the Horses almost easily defeated Bind (13-5), Breeze (14-12). In the decisive match, the team met with the Japanese from Paper Rex, and as a result of the victory, they got a slot in the playoffs Haven (15-13), Pearl (4-13), Ascent (13-8).
After the group stage, the team was expected to meet with the North American tops from OpTic Gaming, as a result of the loss in which, the Horses fell into a loser. The Europeans started with a confident victory at Breeze (13-7), but then their confidence crumbled. OpTic Gaming confidently took their Bind pick (13-8), after which they closed Liquid on Ascent (13-8).
The result of the latest matches at Valorant Champions 2022
- Victory over EDward Gaming - 2:0
- Victory over Paper Rex - 2:1
- Defeated by Leviatan - 0:2
- Lost to OpTic Gaming - 1:2
Team Liquid Map Statistics
- Bind 50% for 54 matches
- Haven 72% in 57 matches
- Split 62% in 45 matches
- Ascent 75% for 52 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 55% wins for defense vs. 48% for attack, Split 58% defending vs. 49% attacking, Ascent almost equal values of 59% wins for offense and slightly less than 57% for defense, Haven 60% of wins for attack, against 57% for defense.
Most popular heroes in the last 60 days: Jamppi - Chamber (491), Sage (39), ScreaM - Raze (295), Astra (171), Nivera - Viper (326), KAY/O (108), soulcas - Fade (292), Skye (168), dimasick-Sage (119), Omen (180).
Match prediction
An incredibly interesting European derby awaits us, the interest is enhanced by the conditions in which the teams find themselves, namely the relegation match. In addition, the teams have a fighting draw, each has 3 wins during face-to-face meetings, which means that the match becomes fundamental. On the one hand, Fnatic is the top 2 team in the region, with season averages, on the other hand, Liquid, the top 3 of the region, has the same poor performance. It is difficult to determine the winner, but I will prefer to give my vote to Orange, as they play more consistently.
Outcome: Fnatic win
