G2 and NIP will compete for the right to qualify for BLAST Premier Fall Final 2021, and at the same time reach the grand final of Group B. Despite the confident victories from both teams, the recent performance from the Swedes seemed to me personally more interesting.
Form G2
The third team in the world rankings became one of the worst at ESL Pro League Season 14, finishing the tournament without a single victory. As a result, the team decided to close at the bootcamp in order to prepare for the start of BLAST Premier Fall Final 2021. I must admit that in terms of the result it turned out well, since G2 defeated MIBR. However, if NiKo were removed from the roster, the team would have every chance to fill the fight with the Brazilians.
Recent G2 results:
- Lost to OG with a score of 0: 2.
- Defeat from Complexity with a score of 1: 2.
- Defeat from forZe with a score of 0: 2.
- Defeat against Virtus.pro with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over MIBR with a score of 2: 0.
Best G2 cards:
On other maps after ESL Pro League Season 14, things are not so rosy. However, it should be remembered that G2 is traditionally strong on Mirage and Nuke.
NIP form
The tenth team in the world rankings reached the quarterfinals of ESL Pro League Season 14, showing an incomprehensible game. Here, before the start, NIP also lost a coach, who, although he participates in the process itself, is still far from his direct responsibilities. And yet, at the start of BLAST Premier Fall Final 2021, the team showed a strong game, tearing BIG to pieces. This means that, in my opinion, the chances of NIP have increased several times.
Recent NIP results:
- Defeat from FURIA with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over Gambit with a score of 2: 0.
- Victory over mousesports with a score of 2: 1.
- Lost to OG with a score of 1: 2.
- Victory over BIG with a score of 2: 0.
Best NIP Cards:
- Ancient - 73% wins.
- Nuke - 67% wins.
- Overpass - 60% wins.
- Dust 2 - 50% wins.
- Inferno - 50% wins.
At the same time, the Swedish team can play on any map, even if in its current state Vertigo seems to be a weak point.
G2 - NIP meeting statistics
During the current season, the teams held four meetings:
- G2's victory at ESL Pro League Season 13 with a score of 2: 0.
- G2's victory at FLASHPOINT 3 with a score of 2: 1.
- NIP victory in FLASHPOINT 3 with a score of 2: 1.
- G2 victory at BLAST Premier Spring Final 2021 with a score of 2: 1.
Interestingly, we saw Inferno in every match.
Forecast for the match G2 - NIP
It seems to me that this time we will see G2 on the Ancient map, since the French will have nothing to do but ban Overpass. At the same time, it is convenient for the Swedes to play on any remaining map, which significantly increases the chances of winning. And the last meeting with BIG showed that the Swedes took into account recent mistakes and rebuilt the game, adding in mobility. Therefore, here I propose to bet on the victory of the NIP team.
