The clash between Complexity and FlyQuest will be one of the key matches at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Opening Stage. The bo1 format and Swiss system add intrigue, as a victory will bring the teams much closer to the next stage.

Current form of the teams

Complexity continues to demonstrate a stable performance at high-level tournaments. At the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: American RMR, the team gained a solid 3-1 victory, winning important matches against M80 and BOSS. However, their defeat against MIBR showed that the team had some weaknesses. At other tournaments, such as Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 and ESL Pro League Season 20, Complexity failed to reach the final stages. The stability of their game depends on the leadership and form of key players.

FlyQuest, unlike Complexity, is riding a wave of success. They became the champions of the ESL Challenger League Season 48: Oceania and won an important victory at DreamHack Atlanta 2024. At Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Asia-Pacific RMR FlyQuest showed a strong performance, defeating such rivals as LVG and DRILLAS. The latest results show the team's high form, but their adaptation to opponents from other regions is still an open question.

Team's Map Pool

Complexity.

• Strong maps: Vertigo (63%), Anubis (60%).
• Weak maps: Mirage (0%), Inferno (44%).

Most often, Complexity choose Vertigo, but have difficulties on maps like Mirage, which they usually ban, and Dust2.

FlyQuest.

• Strong maps: Ancient (69%), Nuke (73%), Anubis (64%).
• Weak maps: Mirage (33%), Inferno (50%).

FlyQuest demonstrates versatility, as their mappool allows them to adapt to different opponents. Their Ancient map is particularly noteworthy, as they consistently win on it.

Probable map choice: FlyQuest is expected to avoid Inferno, and Complexity is expected to ban Ancient. The most likely map to play will be Anubis, as both teams have similar metrics.

Match prediction

This match should be one of the most interesting in the first round. Complexity demonstrates experience in international tournaments, but FlyQuest is in better shape and has a strong mappool, which allows them to compete even with the favorites.

Prediction: FlyQuest has the best chances of winning due to their stable play on key maps. However, the match will be tense and may end with a minimal advantage.

Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 starts on November 30 and will last until December 15. The tournament will feature 24 teams that will compete for a total prize pool of $1,250,000. You can find more information about the tournament and follow the tournament here.