The main tournament of the year has started and this cannot but rejoice. We got to the playoffs of The International 10 and we have the upper bracket next in line.
The second day of the playoffs is approaching. Upper bracket matches are back.
We have already talked about the confrontation between T1 and PSG.LGD, and now it's time to get close to Vici Gaming and Virtus.pro.
The confrontation between the West and the East, the classic battle of the worlds of Dota. This time, Virtus.pro will defend the positions of Western Dota, and Vici Gaming will defend the honor of China.
We are figuring out which of the teams will advance further, and who will have to go to the lower bracket.
Virtus.pro kits
Virtus.pro will be the favorites in this match. Controversial statement.
Yes, Virtus.pro showed a class in the group stage, but there were obvious problems as well. We remember the match against T1 and the match against Invictus Gaming.
Both clubs turned out to be an overwhelming burden for Virtus.pro and the "bears" fell in battle. Now VP has once again an eastern competitor, which is not a fact that it is weaker than the conventional Invictus Gaming.
I think Virtus.pro will have great chances against Vici, given that the bears are fiercely lining up and take out almost everyone there. Methodical Vici may not stand up to strong pressure from the start like they did with Secret.
Virtus.pro latest matches results
- Lose at T1 0-2
- Lost to Invictus Gaming with a score of 0-2
- Beat Thunder Predator 2-0
- Defeat Evil Geniuses 2-0
- Defeat Team Aster 2-0
We will expect a strong start from VP and pressure on all fronts.
Heroes VP
At The International 10, the team plays as follows: Dawnbreaker (4 matches, 50% win), Bounty Hunter (3 matches, 33% win). Storm Spirit (3 matches, 33% win).
Most successful heroes: Puck (3 matches, 100% win), Earth Spirit (2 matches, 100% win).
Vici Gaming Form
Vici Gaming will act as the catch-up in this match. In principle, one can agree with this.
VG, in my opinion, is getting too little attention among the Chinese teams. This is a good position.
I'm sure VP were preparing for Vici Gaming, but is it strong enough? So far, the "tigers" are slowly but surely gaining momentum.
They can say without any problems passed the group stage, making only a few mistakes, which, however, had no weight. Vici is a strong contender.
The International 10 Latest Results
- Defeat Quincy Crew 2-0
- Defeat Team Spirit 2-0
- Lose at Vici Gaming 0-2
- Draw with Beastcoast 1-1
- Lost to Team Secret 0-2
Again, the last matches can be skipped, as I'm pretty sure VG didn't strain too hard knowing that they were already making their way to the upper bracket of the playoffs.
Vici Gaming Heroes
In patch 7.30 VG, Dragon Knight (6 matches, 67% wins), Pangolier (6 matches, 33% wins), Sven (6 matches, 67% wins) are playing.
The most successful heroes are Shadow Fiend (5 matches, 100% win), Lion (100% win in 4 matches), KoTL (4 matches, 100% win).
History of personal confrontations
The teams have previously played against each other during this season. Vici Gaming celebrated the victory with a score of 2-1 then.
The outcome of the fight
I am sure that a colorful confrontation awaits us. For some reason it seems to me that Vici will win it. Yet flagship China is very good this year.
Result: Vici Gaming victory.
