Forutsigelse på match CS2 9z - GamerLegion

9z and GamerLegion will play in the first round of IEM Rio Major 2022 Challengers Stage. We are in for a very interesting duel, because the condition of the European team remains a mystery to me.

However, for some reason it seems to me that even with such an opponent it will be extremely difficult for 9z, since winning in your region is one thing, and playing on equal terms with someone from Europe is quite another.

Plus, we will definitely be left without the strongest map of the Latin American team, and 9z without Dust 2 is like without hands. In general, it is worth taking a chance and trusting the general logic, since GamerLegion really looks preferable.

Form 9z

The 28th team of the world ranking failed for some time in their region, and then immediately flew out of CCT Central Europe Series 2 after a ridiculous defeat by HONORIS.

However, then 9z arrived at IEM Road to Rio 2022 Americas RMR, where she miraculously pulled out a couple of matches and ended up in kings. Nevertheless, the Latin American team left enough questions to which they did not give answers.

Recently, the team took part in the FlowFiReLEAGUE 2022 Global Finals, where they beat MIBR in the quarterfinals. And yet, 9z showed her real level further, because she didn’t come up with anything against Team Spirit.

Latest 9z results:

• Victory over Imperial Esports with a score of 22:20.
• Defeated by Evil Geniuses with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over ATK with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over MIBR with a score of 2:1.
• Defeated by Team Spirit with a score of 0:2.

Best 9z cards:

• Dust 2 - 92% of wins.
• Nuke - 70% win rate.
• Inferno - 67% of wins.
• Mirage - 67% of wins.
• Overpass - 67% of wins.

Let's not forget that the Latin American team has been refusing the Vertigo card for a long time.

Form Gamer Legion

The 29th team in the world ranking came out of nowhere and instantly made it to the RMR tournament. At the same time, the European team spent all four attempts, which did not give confidence.

However, at the IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe RMR A itself, GamerLegion had a breakthrough, as the team made itself known from the start. But if FaZe Clan and Team Spirit did not grow together, then the guys got their way further.

As a result, we saw victories over G2 and B8, which finally brought GamerLegion to the Major. Now it remains to be hoped that the team will not stop and show something similar.

Gamer Legion latest results:

• Defeat from FaZe Clan with a score of 25:28.
• Victory over Aurora with a score of 16:10.
• Defeat from Team Spirit with a score of 20:22.
• Victory over G2 with a score of 2:1.
• Victory over B8 with a score of 2:0.

Best GamerLegion maps:

• Nuke - 60% win rate.
• Ancient - 60% of wins.
• Mirage - 57% of wins.

At the same time, the European team refuses Dust 2, the best map of the opponent.

9z meeting statistics - GamerLegion

The teams have not met before.

9z Match Prediction - GamerLegion

Summing up, I do not quite believe in the success of the Latin American team at IEM Rio Major 2022. And six months ago in Belgium, the team also did not show anything worthwhile, having suffered three defeats.

In turn, GamerLegion looks preferable, at least because of its regional affiliation. Yes, 9z has some cool ideas, but they don't help much here.

Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the GamerLegion team.