As the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 kicks off, we’ve gathered predictions from 20 renowned Counter-Strike personalities. From CS legends to top analysts and influencers, their Pick’Ems highlight the diversity of opinions on who will shine, stumble, and surprise. Here’s a look at their choices, paired with insights into their reasoning.
Ricardo "boltz" Prass
3:0 Picks: Vitality and Spirit
0:3 Picks: HEROIC and MIBR
Teams Advancing: G2, NAVI, The MongolZ, FURIA, MOUZ, FaZe
As a veteran player, boltz emphasizes Vitality’s consistency and Spirit’s young talent as his 3:0 picks. He predicts struggles for HEROIC and MIBR, highlighting their inconsistency.
Robin "flusha" Rönnquist
3:0 Picks: G2 and Vitality
0:3 Picks: BIG and MIBR
Teams Advancing: 3DMAX, Spirit, The MongolZ, NAVI, MOUZ, paiN
The former Fnatic star sees G2 and Vitality as clear front-runners, while BIG and MIBR are pegged for disappointing exits. Flusha also believes in 3DMAX’s potential to surprise.
Teodor "Tedd" Borisov
3:0 Picks: G2 and Spirit
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and FURIA
Teams Advancing: Vitality, NAVI, HEROIC, paiN, MOUZ, FaZe
He expects G2 and Spirit to dominate with a flawless 3:0 scoreline, while Wildcard and FURIA face the harsh reality of going 0:3. For advancing teams, Tedd sees Vitality, NAVI, paiN, HEROIC, MOUZ, and FaZe securing their spots, highlighting a mix of consistent contenders and underdogs.
Christopher "GeT_RiGhT" Alesund
3:0 Picks: Vitality and FURIA
0:3 Picks: GamerLegion and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: G2, Spirit, Liquid, NAVI, MOUZ, FaZe
The Counter-Strike legend prioritizes tournament favorites Vitality and FURIA for a perfect run but doubts GamerLegion and 3DMAX’s ability to compete against top-tier teams.
Alex "Hawka" Hawkins
3:0 Picks: Vitality and MOUZ
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and BIG
Teams Advancing: G2, Spirit, The MongolZ, NAVI, HEROIC, FaZe
Hawka’s faith in MOUZ stems from their strong form at the RMR, while he expects Wildcard and BIG to struggle against tougher competition.
Sébastien "KRL" Perez
3:0 Picks: Vitality and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and MIBR
Teams Advancing: G2, Spirit, The MongolZ, 3DMAX, MOUZ, FaZe
KRL points to NAVI’s tactical discipline and Vitality’s star power as reasons for their success, while Wildcard and MIBR’s inexperience might lead to early exits.
Mohan "launders" Govindasamy
3:0 Picks: G2 and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and FURIA
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, FaZe
Launders trusts NAVI and G2 to dominate but questions FURIA’s and Wildcard’s consistency. He sees The MongolZ as a key dark horse.
Nikola "Lobanjica" Mijomanović
3:0 Picks: The MongolZ and MOUZ
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and paiN
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, G2, NAVI, 3DMAX, FaZe
Lobanjica doubles down on The MongolZ’s momentum while predicting an early exit for paiN, who struggled in the Opening Stage.
Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg
3:0 Picks: Vitality and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and FURIA
Teams Advancing: G2, Spirit, The MongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, FaZe
Mauisnake emphasizes NAVI’s strategic depth and Vitality’s firepower as deciding factors, with Wildcard and FURIA labeled as 0:3 candidates.
Oleksandr "petr1k" Petryk
3:0 Picks: Vitality and Spirit
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and MIBR
Teams Advancing: G2, NAVI, The MongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, FaZe
Petryk leans on Spirit’s form to secure a clean record while doubting MIBR’s ability to compete at this level.
Jacob "Pimp" Winneche
3:0 Picks: G2 and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, HEROIC, MOUZ, FaZe
Pimp’s pick of HEROIC stems from their resilience despite a shaky season, while 3DMAX is a wildcard in his predictions.
Owen "smooya" Butterfield
3:0 Picks: G2 and NAVI
0:3 Picks: paiN and GamerLegion
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, 3DMAX, MOUZ, FaZe
Smooya’s confidence in G2 and NAVI is contrasted by doubts about paiN and GamerLegion’s ability to perform consistently.
Martin "STYKO" Styk
3:0 Picks: The MongolZ and HEROIC0:3 Picks: Wildcard and BIGTeams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, G2, NAVI, MOUZ, FaZe
STYKO picks HEROIC as a surprise 3:0 candidate, banking on their potential to bounce back.
Dennis "sycrone" Nielsen
3:0 Picks: NAVI and MOUZ
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, G2, HEROIC, FaZe
As MOUZ’s coach, sycrone sees his team securing a flawless run while anticipating struggles for 3DMAX.
Sudhen "Bleh" Wahengbam
3:0 Picks: Vitality and Spirit
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: G2, NAVI, The MongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, FaZe
Bleh highlights Spirit’s consistency and doubts Wildcard’s ability to compete in the Elimination Stage.
Erik "fl0m" Flom
3:0 Picks: G2 and NAVI
0:3 Picks: BIG and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, HEROIC, MOUZ, Liquid
Fl0m’s faith in NAVI and G2 remains steadfast, while he sees BIG and 3DMAX struggling.
ohnePixel
3:0 Picks: G2 and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and 3DMAX
Teams Advancing: Vitality, Spirit, The MongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, FaZe
ohnePixel backs top-tier teams to dominate and sees little hope for Wildcard and 3DMAX.
Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer Gustafsson
3:0 Picks: G2 and Vitality
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and MIBR
Teams Advancing: HEROIC, Spirit, The MongolZ, NAVI, MOUZ, FaZe
Olofmeister singles out HEROIC as a strong contender, despite their recent challenges.
Grzegorz "SZPERO" Dziamałek
3:0 Picks: NAVI and MOUZ
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and BIG
Teams Advancing: G2, Vitality, The MongolZ, HEROIC, Liquid, FaZe
SZPERO’s faith in MOUZ and NAVI is contrasted by doubts about BIG’s capability to survive tough opposition.
Duncan "Thorin" Shields
3:0 Picks: Vitality and NAVI
0:3 Picks: Wildcard and GamerLegion
Teams Advancing: G2, Spirit, The MongolZ, HEROIC, MOUZ, FaZe
Thorin sticks to his analytical approach, banking on Vitality and NAVI while expecting GamerLegion to falter.
The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Elimination Stage is set to deliver thrilling matches as 16 teams battle for 8 playoff spots. With favorites like G2 and Vitality facing dark horses like The MongolZ, every round promises high stakes and unforgettable moments. The road to Major glory continues!
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