G2 and HEROIC will meet again in a face-to-face confrontation at the playoff stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. The teams have repeatedly demonstrated a high level of play, but this time, reaching the semifinals is at stake. In the Bo3 format, this match will be a chance for one of the teams to continue their journey to the trophy.

Current Team Form

G2 has been showing a stable performance at the tournament. They confidently defeated 3DMAX (1-0) and BIG (1-0), and also defeated FaZe (2-0) in a match where they showed dominance. However, the defeat of The Mongolz left questions about their play on certain maps. In recent games, the team has looked composed, and their captain is actively working on strategies that bring results.

HEROIC have mixed results. They defeated BIG (1-0), FaZe (1-0) and NAVI (2-1), but lost to Spirit (1-2) and The Mongolz (1-2), which demonstrates some difficulties in adapting to opponents. HEROIC have a lot of experience and work well with preparation, but instability in the game on different maps can be a decisive factor.

The teams met once this year, and HEROIC won the match with a score of 1-0. However, G2, given their recent progress, has every chance of revenge.

Team Map Pool

G2 avoids playing Vertigo (banned 28 times) and usually chooses Mirage (67%), Nuke (73%), or Ancient (69%), depending on the opponent. Their other strong mapsare Anubis (60%) and Dust II (64%).

HEROIC usually stays away from Inferno (32 times banned) and prefers to play maps where they have an advantage, such as Mirage (71%), Ancient (58%), or Dust2 (56%).

Map pool prediction: Most likely, the match will take place on Ancient, Dust II and Mirage.

Prediction.

This will be a difficult match with three maps. G2 shows better form in the decisive stages and has an advantage on key maps. HEROIC, although strong, may have difficulties due to their instability on certain maps.

Prediction: 2-1 in favor of G2.

Both teams approach the match with an awareness of its importance. G2 aims to continue their winning ways and rehabilitate for the defeat in the previous meeting, while HEROIC will fight to confirm their status as a dark horse in the tournament. It will be a decisive battle that will determine who will advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

The Playoff of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will take place from December 12 to 15. It will feature 8 teams that passed through the Elimination Stage, and they will compete for the title of the strongest team and a share of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.