Korb3n's prediction for the Riyadh Masters 2024 playoffs
Dmitry Korb3n Belov said he can't identify a favorite for the Riyadh Masters 2024. He believes the playoffs will be tough, with each series ending 2-1. Team Spirit manager shared this prediction on his Telegram channel.
Based on the group stage results, I can't single out a favorite for the tournament. It feels like none of the teams have yet found the winning formula, neither in heroes nor in map movements. Stacking and map pressure works well, but if the opponent didn't mess up their draft and you didn't dominate the lanes completely, it works only until the first unsuccessful team fight
About Team Falcons and Xtreme Gaming:
I wouldn't make Falcons the clear favorites in their first match. XG are quite unpredictable, and if you draft poorly against them, they will punish you. At the same time, the Falcons showed in the group stage that they are very beatable. Let's go with XG
About Entity Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators:
Entity are playing gorgeous, with great form from No[o]ne and Kataomi, and their own tricks. But I think GG are too tough a team for them. GG
About today's match between Team Spirit and Team Liquid, Dmitry was brief, noting that both teams are in rather unstable form.
I'm not predicting our own match. Both our form and Liquid's are volatile
About OG and Tundra Esports:
OG were unlucky with their opponent. Tundra has systematically punished OG in all qualifiers this half-year. Let's go with Tundra
Lastly, Korb3n shared his hopes that after the first game day, the clear favorites will already be determined.
In general, the playoffs look like that all the games in the upper bracket will be 2-1 and a tough fight, and hopefully after the first game day, we will finally be able to determine the favorites
Riyadh Masters 2024 takes place from July 4 to 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There are 20 teams competing in the tournament. The prize pool for the event is $5,000,000. The playoffs will be held from July 16 to 21.
Earlier, CyberScore.live presented the intermediate statistics of Riyadh Masters 2024.
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