Prédiction de match: ViKin.gg - EXTREMUM {{Dota 2
Pinnacle Cup 2021 Dota 2If in the review of the Unique match against Level Up I mentioned the unimportance of the meeting, this time we have a completely opposite situation. The duel between EXTREMUM and ViKin.gg decides a lot.
Perhaps this match can be called the central match of the group stage. ViKin.gg now has 5-3 stats and is one step away from reaching the top of the playoffs.
EXTREMUM is doing pretty well too: they have 4-4, however, there is still a chance of relegation. To protect themselves, it is extremely important for them to defeat the Vikings.
The question is: will they be able to? Here we will try to find the answer to it.
EXTREMUM form
Since EXTREMUM got more attention in the preface, I think we'll start with them. However, there is something to talk about.
Of course, the first thing that catches your eye is that the EXTREMUM result during the regular DPC season is upsetting. Although the team tried to impose a fight, the only thing they succeeded was to take 3 cards in 7 matches.
They have already left the big league and are now testing themselves in the lower division. But not everything is so sad.
Apparently, sensing the imminent end of the game in the upper division, EXTREMUM focused on other tournaments. For example, at the same Pinnacle Cup, where they are doing well so far, as I mentioned above.
EXTREMUM last matches results
- Lost to the Hellbear Smashers 0-2
- Defeat Level Up with a score of 0-2
- Defeat the Chicken Fighters 2-1
- Lost to Spirit 0-2
- Defeat from HellRaisers
Of course, to look at the statistics and you will not say that everything did not go where, but it is true. EXTREMUM had no luck with the last rivals, but before that they managed to secure 4 victories during the group stage of the Pinnacle Cup, beating Brame, PuckChamp, Level Up and Unique.
ViKin.gg Form
Vikings are not surprising at all yet. They still play consistently and most often win.
The departure from the first division of Europe in the first season still seems to me somehow unfair. However, someone had to leave the elite division.
But already in the second season ViKin.gg showed that their place is in the top echelon: they closed the regular season of the second Europa League without losing a single match. At the Pinnacle Cup, they play worse, but the opponent is more serious here.
ViKin.gg latest matches results
- Lost to Team Spirit 0-2
- Lose at PuckChamp 2-1
- Defeat Into the Breach 2-1
- Beat the Hellbear Smashers 2-0
- Defeat Level Up 2-0
As we can see, CIS teams are causing problems for the Vikings. But, regarding EXTREMUM and whether they will be able to insert a stick into the ViKin wheel, I'm not sure.
Personal meeting history
Previously, the clubs have already played several official matches. For 4 games, ViKin won three times and EXTREMUM won only once.
Match outcome
Although EXTREMUM is clearly very interested in winning, I think they will not have enough class to outplay ViKin.gg. Moreover, it seems to me that the match will end with a clean sheet.
Result: the victory of ViKin.gg with a score of 2-0.
The most important game for EXTREMUM against Vikin.gg in the Pinnacle Cup 2021 championship. Both teams played 8 games.
Vikin.gg have 5 wins: over Hellbear Smashers, Brame, LevelUP, Chicken Fighters and Team Unique. They also have 3 defeats to PuckChamp, HellRaisers and Team Spirit.
EXTREMUM won 4 times: Brame, PuckChamp, LevelUP, Team Unique, but lost to Hellbear Smashers, Team Spirit, HellRaisers and Chicken Fighters.
EXTREMUM is played by: nefrit, mellojul, Blizzy, Chu, G
Vikin.gg is supported by: Shad, BOOM, KheZu, Aramis, Seleri, replaced by ImmortalFaith.
Vikin.gg Drafts
- Carry: Juggernaut, Faceless Void, Bloodseeker, Sven, top five: Hoodwink, Grimstroke, Lion, Witch Doctor
- Hard on three: Centaur, Timbersaw, Venomancer, Tidehunter, on four: Tiny, Techies, Mirana, Snapfire
- Mid: Puck, Shadow Fiend, Ember Spirit, Void Spirit, Invoker
- Vikin.gg is banned by: Lina, Snapfire, Medusa, Templar Assasin, Viper, Lion
- Banned against Vikin.gg: Centaur, Enchantress, Shadow Fiend, Medusa, Troll Warlord, Bloodseeker
Vikin.gg results (last week)
- Defeated Into the Breach with a score of 2: 1
- Defeated the Hellbear Smashers with a score of 2: 0
- Defeated LevelUP with a score of 2: 0
EXTREMUM Team Drafts
- Carry: Sven, Wraith King, Bristleback, Medusa, top five: Witch Doctor, Enchantress, Ancient Apparation
- Hard on three: Ax, Centaur, Nature`s Prophet, Dark Seer, on four: Hoodwink, Skywrath Mage, Nyx Assasin, Earth Spirit
- Mid: Storm Spirit, Void Spirit, Lina, Templar Assasin, Ember Spirit
- EXTREMUM bans: Doom, Grimstroke, Kunkka, Mars, Troll Warlord, Puck
Banned against EXTREMUM: Ancient Apparation, Centaur, Phantom Lancer, Bristleback, Ursa, Dark Seer
EXTREMUM results (last week)
- Defeated LevelUP with a score of 2: 0
- Lost the Chicken Fighters 1: 2
- Lost against Team Spirit with a score of 0: 2
- Lost against HellRaisers with a score of 0: 2
Match prediction: Vikin.gg vs EXTREMUM in the Pinnacle Cup 2021
EXTREMUM recently announced a roster change, they will play qualifiers for ESL One Summer 2021 with Blizzy instead of Shachlo, it is likely that they will join him in qualifiers for The International 10 and Pinnacle Cup 2021. We all remember his signature Ax, and there was also news that he had a steep win rate in public over 100+ games.
Quite expected refreshment of the roster for EXTREMUM, they were at the bootcamp for a long time, but they couldn't play decently in the first division and they were eliminated. Not a single victory, 3 cards won and 14 lost. The guys are clearly on tilt, but replacing the offlane will have a positive effect on their game.
Bookmakers give odds of 1.35 on Vikin.gg and 3.128 on EXTREMUM. The Vikings don't play very well against the CIS teams, and Extremum will clearly be charged with winning in the updated roster. I advise you to believe in EXTREMUM.