Excel Esports Prediction - Team Vitality
We return to the group stage of VRL 2022 Finals. Today we will talk about the match between the representatives of France Team Vitality and England Excel Esports. Both teams have earned one defeat each, and are now on the brink of relegation. We will find out who will remain in the tournament on July 30. Format, as before bo3.
Team Vitality uniform
The team advanced to the tournament thanks to the victory at the past VALORANT Regional Leagues 2022 France: Revolution Stage 2, where they easily defeated MAD Lions (3-0) in the final.
It is unexpected to see “Bees” in the knockout match, because before the start of the stage, they were considered a very strong team. As I wrote earlier, they completely failed the first match in the group with a score of 0-2 from the representatives of Poland -TENSTAR. In the next meeting, which risks becoming the last, the team will face a more formidable opponent in the face of Excel Esports.
Perhaps one of the reasons for the defeat was the choice of maps. TENSTAR chose Bind, which the French do not feel good on. On the other hand, the team did not confirm their choice either: Icebox, their strongest map, did not bring the desired result to the players.
Team VItality map statistics
- Haven 67% in 24 matches
- Split 63% in 48 matches
- Ascent 63% in 49 matches
- Icebox 78% in 44 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Haven equal values of 58% in defense against 58% in attack, Split 59% of wins for the defense side and 52% for the attack side, Ascent 63% of wins for defense and 51% for attack, on Icebox dominates offense with 60% wins versus 56% for defense.
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: ceNder - Chamber (126), Killjoy (38), BONECOLD - Sova (141), Fade (56), baddyG - Viper (103), Omen (79), H1ber - Jett (69), Reyna (72), nataNk - KAY/O (69), Sage (72).
Excel Esports form
The first place at the past VALORANT Regional Leagues 2022 Northern Europe: Polaris Stage 2, where the club defeated Team Finest (3-1) in the final, provided the team with a slot in the tournament.
The team opened the group stage with a meeting against Case Esports, and as a result they lost (1-2). It was interesting to watch the confrontation, because both teams still do not reach the tier 1 scene, but they occupy very high places in the overall ranking.
As a result of the match, it became clear that Excel players are weaker than opponents in terms of play, because on all three maps they have an excellent overall win rate, which means that the point is not in their choice, but rather in the team level of performance.
Excel Esports Card Statistics
- Haven 73% in 37 matches
- Split 71% in 24 matches
- Ascent 65% for 34 matches
- Breeze 69% in 13 matches
On their maps, the team plays better for defense: Haven 58% in defense vs. 57% in attack, Split 59% of wins for the defense side and 57% for the attack side, Ascent 63% of wins for defense and 49% for attack, Breez 59% of wins in attack versus 60% for defense.
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: Moe40 - Sova (151), Fade (42), chiwawa - Viper (110), Cypher (83), paTiTek - KAY/O (129), Breach (64), FoxieGG - Omen (197), Viper (19), ALIVE-Chamber (133), Jett (83).
Match prediction
Elimination matches are always spectacular and interesting. Excel Esports are the clear favorites of the meeting, and victory is most likely theirs, but don't underestimate the Bees, I think they will definitely take one card.
Bottom line: +1.5 handicap on Team VItality.
