HEROIC and BIG will meet in their first match of the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament. The Bo1 format of the match adds intrigue, as one map can greatly affect the fate of both teams in this stage. The teams have already met over the past six months, and the last game ended in a victory for BIG. According to the statistics and current form, both teams are ready for a serious fight.

Current Form of Teams

HEROIC shows mixed form in recent matches. They won against Passion UA and Ninjas in Pyjamas, but lost to The Mongolz and BIG. The team has a strong roster with well-developed strategies, but instability in key moments can be a problem.

BIG is in good shape right now. They have beaten Complexity, Virtus.pro, and Passion UA, but suffered a defeat against FURIA. The team demonstrates excellent team play, and their leader tabseN is in great shape, which allows BIG to control the situation even in difficult matches.

Team Map Pool

HEROIC has the best results on Dust2 (53%) and Ancient (57%), where they regularly demonstrate a strong attack. The team's weak maps are Vertigo, on which they don't play much, and Nuke (50%), which will probably be banned. They always avoid Inferno.

BIG is characterized by a stable play on Ancient (65%) and Vertigo (57%), where they create pressure on opponents. Dust II (50%) is also their strongest map, but the results on Inferno (20%) and Anubis (33%) remain poor.

The match is expected to take place on the Ancient map, which is relatively strong for both teams, making the game even more interesting.

Match prediction

HEROIC has experience playing at a high level and a stable roster, which can play a key role. However, BIG's form and recent wins make them the favorites on this map. The Bo1 format gives both teams a chance, but BIG looks a bit more prepared for this confrontation.

Prediction: BIG will win.

This match will be the first in the Elimination Stage for both teams at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024.The Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament will last from December 5 to 15. It features 16 teams that will fight for the playoffs and a part of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.