We continue to monitor the situation at the Worlds 2022 Group Stage. Day 4 of the main tournament of the competitive year starts in New York.
In this analysis, let's talk about one of the central confrontations of the day. Europeans from G2 Esports will play against Chinese giants - JD Gaming.
The confrontation does not promise anything interesting because the favorite is already too strong on paper, nevertheless, there is still room for maneuver. Let's try to understand how G2 Esports will be able to cling to their second victory and dampen the statistics of the generally recognized giant.
J.D. Gaming kit
In the status of a clear favorite, JD Gaming will approach the match. The chance of the representatives of the LPL to win is estimated by the bookmakers with a coefficient of around 1.23.
The Chinese are the absolute favorite in the opinion of bookmakers for a reason. To verify their professional suitability, it is enough to turn to statistics.
After a disastrous 2021, JD Gaming has transformed into a formidable player on the local and international scene. The team took the TOP-4 at the spring LPL, and after that, the 1st line at the LPL Summer 2022.
This is already a serious bid for the future. So it is also supported by local results.
JD Gaming results at Worlds 2022
- 1-0 victory over DAMWON Gaming
- Victory over Evil Geniuses with a score of 1-0
Both matches were difficult for JD Gaming, but still they were victories. In both matches, the headliner was the jungler Kanavi, who consistently brings impact to his teammates.
JD Gaming roster
- 369
- Kanavi
- Yagao
- Hope
- Missing
Heroes JD Gaming
Gangplank appeared in the top most often (7 matches, 85% of wins), but Gnar was also (7 matches, 57% of wins).
In the woods, Viego performed best (10 matches, 9 wins). Wukong was slightly behind (7 matches, 85% of wins).
Ahri played in the center (80% of wins over 15 games). There were also “Chinese” Taliyah (87% of wins in 8 matches).
On ALC, either Aphelios (14 matches, 71% win rate) or Ezrael (10 games, 71% win rate).
Support used Nautilus (6 matches, 83% win rate) or Lulu (6 matches, 33% win rate).
G2 Esports Uniform
G2 Esports will play catch-up in this match. The chance of a European club to win by bookmakers is estimated by odds around 3.9.
The European club plays the second violin part in the case. The team that during the season, that at the tournament does not demonstrate a championship game, but plays well.
At the LEC, the Europeans “gave away” the victory in the final, losing to Rogue with a score of 0-3. Things are going a little better at Worlds 2022, if I may say so.
G2 Esports have played 2 games and now have a score of 1-1. To qualify from the group, they will have to take points here, and then snatch at least 2 points in the round robin.
G2 Esports results at Worlds 2022
- Lost to EDward Gaming 0-1
- Victory over Evil Geniuses with a score of 1-0
In the first match, G2 were essentially absent, but by the second they “found themselves”. With EG, the Europeans managed to fully reveal their peak, giving up only 2 kills per game. Jankos on Sejuani made a match for his teammates.
G2 Esports roster
- Brokenblade
- Jankos
- caps
- Flakked
- Targamas
Heroes of G2 Esports
Top - Aatrox (3 matches, 66% of wins);
Forest - Wukong (3 matches, 100% wins) and Trundle (3 matches, 33% wins);
Mid - Ahri (3 games, 33% win rate) and Azir (2 matches, 100% win rate);
Adk - Zeri (2 games, 1 win), Seraphine (2 matches, 2 wins), Draven (2 games, 50% win rate).
Support – Senna (3 matches, 100% of wins).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams in these compositions did not play. The match in Group B at Worlds 2022 will be the debut face-to-face confrontation.
The outcome of the fight
In this match, I expect a fight from G2 Esports, but I will give preference to JD Gaming. The champions of the Chinese LPL will go to the next stage of the group stage with a score of 3-0.
Outcome: victory for JD Esports.
