Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 — one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, where the strongest teams in the world battle for the title of champion and a chance to claim the prize pool. The Opening Stage is reaching its peak, and each match here determines the fate of the teams. Complexity and Imperial will face off in a fight for survival, being in a difficult situation after their first two losses in the tournament.
This match will be a crucial test for both teams striving to solidify their presence in the major. An analysis of current form, map pool, and head-to-head encounters promises an intense matchup where every detail will matter.
Current Team Form
Complexity
The average rating of Complexity in S-tier tournaments over the past month is 5.5. The team participated in IEM Rio 2024, where they failed to progress from the group stage, losing to MOUZ in the lower bracket semifinals. However, they performed better in the American RMR, advancing with a 3-1 score. Despite this, at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, they encountered difficulties, ending up in the 0-2 pool. This match will be their decisive attempt to stay in the tournament. Out of their last five matches, Complexity won two — against BOSS and M80, but lost to Passion UA, FlyQuest and MIBR.
Imperial
Imperial has an average rating of 5.6 over the past month in C-tier tournaments. The team performed well at the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, where they placed 5th-8th, overcoming the group stage with a 2-1 score. Imperial also won two of their last five matches — against RED Canids and KRU, but fell to FURIA and twice to paiN.
Teams' Map Pool
Complexity
As a priority ban, Complexity almost always excludes Mirage (35 times). Among selected maps, the team prefers Anubis (22 times, win rate 55%), Vertigo (18 times, win rate 61%), and Nuke (11 times, win rate 36%). Best maps by win rate: Vertigo (61%), Dust II (56%), and Anubis (55%).
Imperial
Imperial traditionally bans Ancient (50 times). When selecting a map, they focus on the opponent's weaknesses, choosing Dust II (27 times, win rate 67%), Inferno (24 times, win rate 46%), and Nuke (24 times, win rate 54%). Strongest maps by win rate: Dust II (67%), Mirage (65%), and Anubis (59%).
Pick/Ban Prediction
- Bans: Complexity will ban Mirage, Imperial — Ancient.
- Picks: Complexity will choose Vertigo, Imperial — Dust II.
- Decider: The likely deciding map will be Anubis.
Head-to-Head Meetings
The last time the teams met was at IEM Rio a month ago. The match ended with a victory for Complexity with a score of 2:1. Despite a fierce battle, the American team proved stronger, which could boost their confidence in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction
The match promises to be intense. Complexity is under pressure to maintain their position in the major, but they have the experience of defeating Imperial in a recent head-to-head encounter. Imperial's strong points are their maps Dust II and Mirage; however, banning the latter may complicate their strategy.
Prediction: 2:1 in favor of Complexity.
Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has begun today and will last until December 15th. The tournament will bring together 24 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1,250,000. You can find more information about the tournament and follow it here.
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