Prédiction de match: NiP - Team Liquid {{Counter-Strike (CS2)
ESL Pro League Season 14NiP and Liquid will meet already in the first round of the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 14. I have nothing to say about the teams' form, since at their last tournament they performed worse than their capabilities. However, I would not underestimate the Swedes, who are in an advantageous position in relation to the "liquid".
NiP shape
The ninth team in the world rankings failed at the last IEM Cologne 2021 for themselves, even failing to reach the playoffs. At the same time, the team decided to play ESL Pro League Season 14 together with LNZ, giving the young one another chance to prove himself. However, the main intrigue lies in the stability of NiP, which is often not enough to curb the device star.
Recent results NiP:
- Victory over LDLC with a score of 16: 6.
- Victory over mousesports with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over Liquid with a score of 2: 1.
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 1: 2.
- Defeat against Virtus.pro with a score of 0: 2.
Best NiP cards:
- Nuke - 100% Win.
- Dust 2 - 60% wins.
- Ancient - 56% wins.
- Mirage - 50% wins.
It is interesting that the team is able to play on any map. However, Vertigo is the least popular among the Swedes.
Liquid form
The 16th team in the world rankings also failed at IEM Cologne 2021, having failed at the group stage. At the same time, during the entire break, various rumors were heard from the team's camp, which promised the departure of Stewie2K or Grim. At the same time, Liquid was negotiating the transfer of coldzera, which has long been considered a downed pilot. Of course, all rumors do not arise out of the blue, so it is likely that there are problems inside.
Recent Liquid results:
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2: 1.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2: 1.
- Defeat to NiP with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over mousesports with a score of 2: 1.
- Lost to BIG with a score of 0: 2.
The team is still confused about the cards. However, now we can already say that Ancient “liquid” ones do not play.
Meetings statistics NiP - Liquid
During the current season, the teams held one meeting - at IEM Cologne 2021, the victory went to NiP (2: 1).
Forecast for the match NiP - Liquid
I am very confused by the rumors about Liquid's roster changes as they clearly break the atmosphere inside. The Swedes, as usual, are positive. Another point is that NiP likes to create problems for themselves out of the blue, not living up to expectations. However, in this episode, I believe more in the Swedes, who are statistically stronger. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the NiP team.
The most interesting match of the first round of Group D between NIP and Liquid, both teams have not played a single match since IEM Cologne, so it will be interesting to see their current form. In addition, it is also a confrontation between Fallen vs Dev1ce snipers.
NIP
After joining the Dev1ce team, the results immediately went uphill, but they did not succeed in taking a high place at IEM Cologne. In the quarterfinals, the Swedes lost to Virtus.pro with a score of 2-0 (Anchient 9-16, Inferno 11-16), after that the team went to rest. A lot depends on the sniper's game and on how much space he will be given on the map. From their very first matches, Nip started picking Overpass and this map was their main pick for a long period, but they banned Vertigo.
Liquid
The team, which also relatively recently changed the player, has already managed to get accustomed to the legendary Fallen in the role of captain and sniper. The team is somewhat reminiscent of Faze, who constantly lacked a couple of rounds to win the cards. At IEM Cologne, they failed to advance to the playoffs, losing their last match to the Germans from BIG 2-0 (Vertigo 11-16, Nuke 13-16).
As for the quality of your card, the choice is constantly different, it can be Dust 2, Nuke or Vertigo, Anchient is sent to the ban.
Outcome
The teams met in the IEM Cologne, and then the Swedes turned out to be stronger on 3 maps, the battle took place on Overpass, Dust 2 and Mirage. Now the teams are just starting to roll into the season and you can expect anything from them, so you should not make an obvious outsider out of Liquid, because they have every chance of winning.