On August 24 at 11:00 CEST, a match will take place between AP.Bren and Twisted Minds PH as part of the MPL Philippines Season 16. This Best-of-3 showdown promises to be dynamic, as both teams have updated their rosters and will be striving to improve their standings after less-than-stellar performances last season.

Current Standings

AP.Bren

AP.Bren finished MPL Philippines Season 15 in 7th place, missing the playoffs. Out of their last 5 matches, the team won twice, securing victories over Team Falcons PH and Omega Esports. However, they also faced defeats against ONIC Philippines and Twisted Minds PH. New players Lord JM, Aqua, and xNova have joined the team, potentially enhancing their strategy and providing new opportunities for victory. However, the team still needs to improve their synergy to compete against strong opponents.

Twisted Minds PH

Twisted Minds PH finished MPL Philippines Season 15 in 5th-6th place, just missing the top 4. In their last 5 matches, the team also won twice but suffered two losses to ONIC Philippines and Omega Esports. Nonetheless, they defeated AP.Bren and demonstrated their ability to handle strong teams. New players Lansu, Sionnn, Nosia, and Caloy have joined, which should help strengthen the roster and provide additional strategies for success.

Current Team Form

AP.Brien

AP.Brien's form appears inconsistent. Despite some successful wins in recent matches, the team lost to key rivals, indicating a need to improve team play and adapt to new players. With the arrival of Lord JM and xNova, they have chances to enhance their strategy and gameplay, but they need more time.

Twisted Minds PH

Twisted Minds PH show more stable results. Despite some losses, they confidently defeated AP.Bren last season. New players like Lansu and Nosia should bring freshness and new ideas to the game, and their previous victories provide confidence for future successes.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Last season in MPL Philippines, Twisted Minds PH won both encounters against AP.Brien. The first match ended with a 2:1 score in their favor, and the second with a more decisive 2:0 victory. These results confirm Twisted Minds PH's dominance in head-to-head matches and highlight their advantages over AP.Bren.

Match Prediction

Considering recent encounters and current form, Twisted Minds PH appear to be the favorites in the upcoming match. They confidently defeated AP.Bren last season, and their revamped roster looks much more balanced and ready for victory. Despite AP.Bren's potential with new players, they will still be in the process of adapting.

Prediction: Twisted Minds PH to win 2:0.

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