The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Asia-Pacific RMR is kicking off, and we have an exciting best-of-one (bo1) opening match between DRILLAS and Lynn Vision. The winner of this match will advance to Upper Bracket Round 2, while the loser will drop to the lower bracket. Let's take a closer look at both teams and see what we can expect from this important game.

Key Factors to Consider

Recent Performances

DRILLAS has been showcasing impressive performances on the Tier-3 scene lately. They've participated in many tournaments and even won some of them. Recently, they reached the finals of Galaxy Battle 3 where they narrowly lost to Monte Gen. The team has been earning decent prize money, and a recent roster change—adding Sener "SENER1" Mahmuti in place of Meytar "AMSALEM" Amsalem — hasn't disrupted their quality of play, the team became only better. They continue to perform at a level comparable to the top 100 teams in the world.

Lynn Vision has had fewer matches and achievements recently. They've undergone a roster change, making them a relatively new team. They've only played in about five notable tournaments this season. Their most significant accomplishment is securing second place in the ESL Challenger League Season 48: Asia and booking the spot at ESL Pro League Season 21.

Map Preferences

In a best-of-one match, the map choice is crucial. Here's a look at both teams' map win rates over the last few months:

DRILLAS:

Mirage: 74%
Ancient: 71%
Anubis: 64%
Vertigo: 100%
Nuke: 60%
Dust2: 60%
Inferno: They usually ban this map.

Lynn Vision:

Dust2: 68%
Inferno: 60%
Ancient: 61%
Vertigo: 50%
Anubis: 43%
Nuke: 33%
Mirage: They usually ban this map.

Given these preferences, it's likely that the match will be played on Ancient, as both teams are comfortable on this map, and it's common in bo1 matches.

Team Dynamics

DRILLAS appears to be the favorite in this matchup. Their recent performances and strong map statistics suggest they are well-prepared to take on Lynn Vision. The addition of SENER1 hasn't disrupted their playstyle, and they continue to show quality performances against various opponents. Also should always keep in mind that the core of the team has an incredible individual level: Volodymyr "Woro2k" Veletniuk, Ali "hAdji" Haïnouss, and Vladyslav "Kvem" Korol can win maps just by themselves.

Lynn Vision, while not as individually strong and being a newer team, shouldn't be underestimated. Playing at home might give them an edge, and the lack of extensive data on their new roster could make them unpredictable.

Prediction

This match is set to be an engaging clash. While DRILLAS seems to have the upper hand due to their experience, individual skill, and strong recent performances, Lynn Vision could leverage their home advantage and surprise factor.

Considering all factors, DRILLAS is likely to win this match. Their strengths on key maps and individual player performances give them an edge over Lynn Vision.

What Do You Think?

Will DRILLAS continue their strong run, or can Lynn Vision use their home ground to upset the favorites? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!