This day has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. The International 10 starts tomorrow.
We are plunging into the sea of the top bunker, which we will observe over the next two weeks. For a smooth immersion, I suggest starting TI with the Virtus.pro vs Undying match.
Predicting groups is always difficult to occupy, since there is very little information about the teams during the preparation for TI. But in our case, I think the outcome will be clear.
Virtus.pro kits
Virtus.pro will be the nominal favorite in the match. I think no one will argue with this.
VP is the best team in the CIS, the undisputed kings of online. The format in which you play the Bo2 series from the hotel is as close as possible to the conditions that VP are used to.
A great argument in favor of Virtus.pro will be the excellent practice room, which the "bears" themselves spoke flatteringly about. As we know, the PGL took a “pioneering” approach to the organization and assigned teams by DPC points.
However, I am almost sure that the living conditions will not play the key role in this match.
VP Recent Results
- Beat Tundra Esports 2-0
- Win over T1 2-0
- Defeat PSG.LGD 2-0
- Lose at Tundra 0-2
- Defeat from PSG.LGD with a score of 1-2
The last tournament we saw VP was ESL One Fall 2021. The bears looked really cool there and fought teams like PSG.LGD and T1.
Heroes VP
Most played heroes of the patch for VP: Lion (8 matches, 75% win rate), Winter Wyvern (8 matches, 62% win rate), Phoenix (6 matches, 100% win rate).
VP's most successful heroes: Phoenix (6 matches, 100% win), Void Spirit (4 matches, 100% win), Shadow Demon (4 matches, 100% win).
Undying form
Undying will act as the catch-up in this match. I think everyone will agree with this too.
Undying is the third team in North America to clearly outperform the region's top teams Quincy Crew and Evil Geniuses. They are just as good online as VP, but there are a few nuances here.
VP managed to attend two major events of the season, although they failed, while Undying was "chilli" in America. VP received experience, which may not be so necessary in the group stage, but it certainly will not be superfluous.
Undying played at the OGA Dota PIT Invitational 2021 and it seems to be even good. However, in the match against VP, they seem to be weaker.
Undying Recent Results
- Defeat Hokori 2-0
- Beat 4 Zoomers 2-0
- Beat NoPing 3-2
- Defeat from PSG.LGD with a score of 1-2
- Defeat from Team Spirit with a score of 1-2
At the same OGA, Dota PIT Invitational Undying lost against PSG.LGD without NothingToSay (who were outplayed by VP in their entirety) and against Spirit (who were not noticed by VP in the region during the 2021 season).
Heroes of Undying
Most played Undying heroes in patch 7.30: Mirana (6 matches, 66% win), Void Spirit (5 matches, 80% win), Keeper of the Light (4 matches, 50% win).
Most successful Undying heroes: Sand King (3 matches, 100% win), Monkey King (2 matches, 100% win), Morphling (2 matches, 100% win).
Personal meeting history
Previously, the teams did not play with each other.
The outcome of the fight
In the conditions of the group stage, I totally believe in VP, who should play as well as possible in this format.
Outcome: VP's victory.
