The match between G2 and FaZe at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 promises to be a real clash of giants. The Bo3 format, as well as the importance of this meeting (a game for the playoffs), create additional pressure on both teams. Both have a 2:1 record in the Swiss system, so mistakes will not be forgiven here. These teams have already met twice in the last six months, and G2 has twice emerged victorious with a score of 2-1.

Current Form of Teams

G2 Esports has been showing great form at crucial moments. They started the tournament with victories over BIG and 3DMAX, showing a harmonious balance between tactics and individual skill. However, their unexpected defeat by The MongolZ proves that the team is sometimes prone to underestimating their opponents. The spotlight is on players NiKo and m0NESY, who show consistent performance in clutches and on key maps.

FaZe Clan is also not far behind in terms of their level of play. They defeated Cloud9 and Wildcard and MOUZ which confirmed their readiness for serious competition. However, the defeat by Heroic showed that their actions sometimes lack stability. The main strength of FaZe is ropz and broky, who are able to turn the tide of the match with their individual moments.

Team Map Pool

G2 feel confident on Nuke (73%), Dust II (64%), and Ancient (69%), where they demonstrate perfect coordination and strong map control. At the same time, Inferno (53%) and Vertigo remain their weaknesses, which the team bans most often.

FaZe are strong on Ancient (65%) and Inferno (65%), where their aggressive style brings maximum efficiency. Their performance on Nuke (46%) is weaker than G2, but still competitive. FaZe usually avoids Anubis and Vertigo, so we won't see the game on these maps.

Probable maps: Nuke, Mirage, Inferno.

Prediction.

The matchup looks as even as possible, but G2 still has the advantage due to their better results on the decisive maps. If FaZe manages to switch the game to their favorite Mirage or Inferno, they can create problems for the opponent. At the same time, G2 has a good chance to dominate Nuke thanks to their structured play.

Prediction: G2 will win with a score of 2:1.

Over the past six months, G2 and FaZe have met twice, and both times G2 won with a score of 2:1. This adds to the psychological pressure on FaZe, who realize that they need to make changes to their game to overcome their opponent. The match will be decisive in the fight for the playoffs of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, one of the most important tournaments of the year with a prize pool of $1,250,000. Follow the tournament events here.