Fnatic and Wildcard will meet in a Bo1 match at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Opening Stage. This game is important for both teams, as a victory will bring them closer to reaching the main stage of the tournament. Over the past six months, the teams have not played each other, which adds intrigue to this confrontation.

Current form of the teams

Fnatic comes into this match with mixed results. They finished sixth at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR A, defeating ECLOT 2-1, but losing to rivals such as FaZe and Natus Vincere. The previous tournaments also did not bring them good results - they took only 5-8th place at Thunderpick World Championship 2024.

Wildcard have been showing a steady rise. They became the champions of Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: American RMR, finishing the tournament with a 3-0 record. Victories over 9z, paiN, and Liquid confirmed their high level. However, at ESL Challenger League Season 48, they failed to make it past the group stage, which indicates some instability.

Team's Map Pool

Fnatic feel confident on maps such as Vertigo (67% winrate) and Ancient (57% winrate). However, their results on other maps leave much to be desired: Mirage, Anubis, and Nuke have low scores.

Wildcard stands out with stable results on Vertigo (90% winrate) and Mirage (65% winrate). Their favorite maps are Dust II (67%) and Anubis (71%), making them a serious contender on these maps.

Match prediction

It is expected that Fnatic will ban Mirage, while Wildcard will most likely eliminate Nuke. The most likely map to play is Anubis or Vertigo, where both teams have some experience.

Wildcard demonstrate a more stable game on key maps and have a stronger margin of victory in the Bo1 format. Fnatic, despite their experience, may have problems due to instability on certain maps.

Prediction: Wildcard has a better chance of winning, but the game will be tense.

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.