On the eve of the start of the new competitive season in Dota 2, we continue to observe what is happening at the local level. To do this, we have BTS Pro Series, where season 13 is currently taking place.
BTS Pro Series Season 13 is divided into two regions: Americas and Southeast Asia. As it is not difficult to guess from the preview of the analysis of our match, we are talking about Southeast Asia.
BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia hosts a group stage, where clubs fight for getting into the championship playoffs. In bo2 matches, the eight strongest teams are determined, which, as a result, will make their way to the championship playoffs: the top four into the winners' bracket, the bottom four into the losers' bracket.
Day 9 of the group stage is approaching, which will be opened by Fnatic and Purple Paradox. More about this confrontation.
Fnatic form
Let's start the review with the giant of Southeast Asia, the Fnatic team. They will be the favorite in this match.
The bookmaker believes in the triumph of the “oranges”, giving them odds to win around 1.6. It is difficult to disagree with the opinion of experts.
Fnaitc is a top-class team, which has been repeatedly confirmed by different formations of the British club's roster. In the new season, the team does not change its principles, having gathered strong and well-known performers under its wing.
Fnatic roster
- Gabby
- Armel
- kpii
- DJl
- Januel
The backbone of Fnatic can safely be called the trio of Armel, Januel and DJ. If the first two have been playing for the club since November last year, then the DJ has been in the club since 2017.
At BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia, the Fnatic roster will be complemented by Gabbi and kpii. The duo of cows migrated from no less famous clubs: Gabbi said goodbye to T1, and kpii previously played for Talon Esports.
Fnatic Performance
BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia should be the starting point for the updated Fnatic. After last season, the team needs to improve performance.
The main achievement of the last competitive segment was the first place at the DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division 1. That championship gave Fnatic a hit on the first major of the season, where the DJ team took the TOP-8.
Further, the results were much lower: TOP-3 at DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 3: Division 1 followed by TOP-12 at PGL Arlington Major 2022.
At the end of the season, we played at GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series Thailand 2022, finishing in TOP-8 there.
Participated in BTS Pro Series Season 12: Southeast Asia without going higher than 6th place. Finished the year in 16th place at The International 2022.
At BTS Pro Series Season 13, Fnatic take the first place, going along the standings with a score of 3-1-0. The team lost only 1 map in the series against XERXIA.
Heroes Fnatic
Most picked Fnatic heroes in 7.32: Puck (13 games, 53% win rate), Undying (9 matches, 66% win rate), Batrider (9 matches, 55% win rate), Enigma (8 matches, 75% win rate).
Purple Paradox shape
Let's continue the analysis by getting acquainted with the form of Purple Paradox. They are destined for the role of catching up in this match.
The chance of Purple Paradox winning, according to the bookmakers, is equal to the odds of 8. There is no doubt about it.
The gap between the scale of teams is impressive. Compared to Fnatic, Purple Paradox are amateurs, as indicated by many factors.
Purple Paradox line-up
- Aagy
- Valky
- seimei
- Fearlssla
- Mudi
The Purple Paradox Five is made up of Mongolian players who have never been seen on the professional scene before. Unlike their fellow citizens from Lilgun, the team cannot boast of any performance, even though they were invited to the event directly.
Performance Purple Paradox
Speaking about the performance of Purple Paradox, we are tightly locked within the framework of BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia, because the club simply did not shine at other events.
Despite the inexperience, Puple Paradox is holding up quite well so far. The team from Mongolia is in fourth place with 2-2-1 statistics, having won 6 maps out of 10 played.
They squeezed the map from Lilgun and Geek Fam, lost a clean sheet against Neon Atomic, who took the Neon Esports slot at the tournament.
Heroes of Purple Paradox
The most used in their matches are: Ember Spirit (12 matches, 58% win rate), Pudge (9 matches, 9% win rate), Templar Assassin (9 matches, 66% win rate), Enchantress (9 matches, 55% win rate), Pangolier (9 matches, 44% of wins).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other. The duel within the group stage of BTS Pro Series Season 13: Southeast Asia will be the debut face-to-face confrontation between the teams.
Outcome of the match Fnatic vs Purple Paradox
In this duel, special revelations should not be expected. Without hesitation, it is clear that Fnatic is a head, or even two, stronger than their counterparts.
The only scenario in which the bay of at least one map is possible is the desire of Fnatic to experiment and hit impromptu, inventing a wheel on the go. The bo2 format, in general, contributes to this, but apparently, Fnatic does not intend to do this. The team is confidently moving towards victory in the group stage and is unlikely to lose points in such a match.
Outcome: Fnatic win.
