On August 23 at 09:15 CEST, in the group stage of the MPL Philippines Season 16, AP.Bren will face Omega Esports. The match will be in a best-of-3 format and promises to be a test of strength for both teams.

Current Situation

Omega Esports

Omega Esports enters the new MPL Philippines season as an underdog. The team finished last in the previous season, prompting management to completely overhaul the core roster and refresh the coaching staff. This move indicates a project reboot and an attempt to emerge from the crisis.

AP.Bren

AP.Bren also had a disappointing previous season, but managed to finish one position above Omega. Ahead of the start of MPL PH Season 16, the organization opted for radical changes—the roster was completely revamped, giving hope for a more competitive game.

Current Team Form

Omega Esports

The team hasn't played any official matches in the past month. Instead, the club focused on transfers—signing six new players and a new head coach, who will need to establish synergy in the revamped roster.

AP.Bren

AP.Bren also hasn't played since the end of Season 15. The organization introduced six new players and two coaches, highlighting their serious intentions in restructuring the team and preparing for the new championship.

Head-to-Head

Last season in MPL PH, the teams met twice. Both times, AP.Bren emerged stronger: the first match ended 2:1, and the second with a confident 2:0 victory. This indicates a higher level of cohesion for AP.Bren in past encounters.

Match Prediction

Despite the complete roster overhauls, AP.Bren appears more favorable. The team already has a successful experience in matchups against Omega, and the addition of two coaches may expedite the adaptation process for new players. Omega Esports is still in the rebuilding phase and is unlikely to quickly demonstrate stable gameplay.

Prediction: AP.Bren wins 2:0.

MPL Philippines Season 16 will take place from August 22 to October. Teams will compete for a prize pool of $150,000 and slots for the M7 World Championship. Follow the results, match schedules, and news through this link.