Another match in the lower bracket, but this time it is much more important. At stake is the passage to the group stage, and this is already something. OG and Renegades will fight for a place in the group stage.
Another duel between two opposite regions, with a seemingly known outcome. Yesterday OG did not manage to break into the group stage, but now it will be much easier to do it.
However, perhaps the intrigue on this Play-In is still alive and the main sensations await us today? Unlikely, but still possible. We never say never, because who knows if the Australians will light up today?
Let's figure out what to expect from the fight and whether Renegades will be able to impose the fight on OG or the European team will easily take the slot to the group stage.
Form OG
Yesterday we had time to discuss OG and said that while the European team lacks stability. Yesterday, the 13th number in the world ranking successfully proved this, losing 0-2 to the Germans from BIG, who are not showing their best shape in the new season.
However, that is the case of bygone days, and today we have a new match. This time, the opponent is clearly easier and this should please OG.
OG Latest Results
- Defeat EG 2-1
- Defeat Vitality 2-1
- Lost at Gambit with a score of 0-3
- Beat Team One 16-6
- Lost to BIG 0-2
OG Cards
The most successful map for OG is Overpass, where in 5 games they have a win rate of 80%
Worst Failed - Nuke with a win rate of 40 at 5 games
Vertigo and Ancient OG are ignored.
After yesterday's kick from BIG, OG had to pull themselves together and focus on the essentials. One bo3 separates them from the group stage and this opportunity should not be missed.
Renegades form
Renegades in their region look like an invincible force, but only in their region, which is far from being the strongest CS in the world. Australians run into problems as soon as they enter the European CS field. By the way, they figured out the Brazilian Counter-Strike yesterday, though not without problems.
For Renegades, winning this match could be the starting point for the podium in the world CSGO. In the conditions of recent years (COVI-19), the representative of Oceania simply does not have playing practice against the best teams, and therefore one cannot miss the chance to “shine” at IEM Cologne 2021.
Renegades Recent Results
- Defeat Dire Wolves 2-0
- Victory over VERTEX with a score of 3-0
- Beat ORDER 3-1
- Lose at Vitality 6-16
- Defeat MIBR 2-0
Renegades cards
Best Renegades card - Nuke with 100% winrate over 5 games
The most “unsuccessful” is Overpass with 80% win rate in 5 games.
In addition, Renegades, unlike OG, play on Vertigo, and quite successfully (83% with 6 games)
But there is one more "but" in all of this. This statistic is from Oceania, where the Renegades actually do what they want.
Personal meeting history
Previously, OG and Renegades played at ESL Pro League Season 13. Then OG celebrated the victory with a score of 2-0.
Match outcome
Yesterday Renegedas managed to beat MIBR dry, which has already created a small sensation. But I think that this is the end of the sensations.
I don't see how Renegades beat OG in the Play-In match. The Europeans will win.
Outcome: OG 2-0 victory.