Forutsigelse på match CS2 Astralis - MASONIC

Astralis and MASONIC will meet in the 1/8 finals of the first open qualifier for IEM Road to Rio 2022 for Europe. I think that in this case there is no intrigue, because on the eve of Astralis confidently walked over their opponents.

In turn, MASONIC is unlikely to have enough confidence to compete with the giants, and also in the derby. So it turns out that a one-wicket meeting awaits us, where the main intrigue lies in the number of rounds that outsiders can take.

Astralis shape

The fourth team in the world ranking reached the semi-finals at Roobet Cup 2022 and IEM Cologne 2022, showing gradual development. As a result, the Danish team did not change its composition, deciding to keep the structure and continue to increase the pace.

I don’t see any point in talking about the start of Astralis at IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe Open Qualifier 1, as the team, as expected, went over their opponents, being the favorite. And with the net, the guys are so lucky that there will be no one serious further.

Astralis latest results:

• Lost to Natus Vincere with a score of 0:2.
• Victory over MEDVIDI with a score of 16:1.
• Victory over Fulgor Esports with a score of 16:1.
• Victory over ToxicWorld with a score of 16:3.
• Victory over ALLMIX with a score of 16:12.

Best Astralis cards:

• Nuke - 80% win rate.
• Inferno - 67% of wins.
• Ancient - 67% of wins.
• Overpass - 60% of wins.
• Dust 2 - 50% win rate.

At the same time, the Danes can ban both Vertigo and any other card.

FORM MASONIC

The Danish team sold out their ECSTATIC roster to present an updated lineup right before the start of the open qualifiers for IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe.

While MASONIC looks at the level, given that there were no serious rivals on the grid. Now the team will try to compete with the top seed of the qualifiers, which I doubt very much.

Latest MASONIC results:

• Victory over Tricked with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over VASHEPOH with a score of 16:4.
• Victory over los kogutos with a score of 16:12.
• Victory over Sissi State Punks with a score of 16:10.
• Victory over B8 eSports with a score of 16:12.

As for the maps, the Danish team managed to play Inferno and Overpass within this qualifier.

Match statistics Astralis — MASONIC

The teams have not met before.

Prediction for the match Astralis — MASONIC

I won't believe in sensationalism as Astralis can't be wrong. And the fact that the Danish grandee had time to rest and gain strength only plays into the hands of the team. In turn, MASONIC still looks like a regular stack, since there was not enough time to play. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the Astralis team with Handicap in rounds (-5.5).