I never thought that this match would become so significant. During the regular season in China, a hugely important duel between Elephant and IG is expected.
The first team in the world will play a team of superstars. What could be better?
Well, it could have been better if both teams played well. However, so far the teams are clearly not "turned on" to the maximum, but that is why it is more fun.
IG form
Let's start the discussion, as already started, with the IG form. The champions of the first major are surprising.
Surprise is rather unpleasant, but nothing can be done - they can afford it. A ticket to TI is actually in your pocket, which means you can loosen your grip a little.
IG Recent Results
- Defeat Vici Gaming 2-1
- Defeat Elephant 2-1
- Lost to MagMa with a score of 1-2
- Lost to EHOME with a score of 1-2
- Victory over RNG with a score of 2-1
Now IG has no former confidence, which means it should be used. Elehpant should really hit a weak spot and show their best game. However, IG can always come out of suspended animation at the most inconvenient moment for rivals.
Elephant shape
As strange as it may sound, IG is now an extremely convenient contender. The team is either in a fever, or they are simply too lazy to play to the fullest.
I'm sure if IG played like in the first season, there would be no reason to talk about the victory of Elephant. But now he is.
So far, Elephant has a quite playable situation: the team is in the top six contenders for the second place in the region. There is still time to correct mistakes, but you need to use every match.
Elephant's last 5 matches
- Lose against RNG with a score of 0-2
- Win against EHOME 2-0
- Lose against IG with a score of 1-2
- Defeat against Aster with a score of 1-2
- 0-2 defeat against Vici
Of course, to look at the latest matches and immediately doubt: can they? I will not argue, but they are capable of imposing a struggle.
In general, the entire history of personal meetings between teams is a direct confirmation of this. It seems that IG is the most convenient opponent of the Big Four for the Elephant.
Personal meeting history
Speaking of wrestling, the personal statistics of these clubs are a great example. The last 5 matches have ended on three maps, with Elephant winning 3 matches.
Match outcome
To choose a winner in this particular match, even now, is not an easy task. Both teams are clearly not in the best condition. But if for IG this is completely due to the victory in the last Major, then the “elephants” have been playing “sluggishly” since the team was created.
However, no matter how vaguely they spoke, the history of personal meetings is captivating. I don’t think this match will be an exception, so I’ll bet on total over 2.5.
Outcome: total is over 2.5.
