The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: American RMR is kicking off with an exciting best-of-one (bo1) opening match between FURIA and Legacy. The winner will start with a 1-0 score in the Swiss format, while the loser will have a 0-1 record. Let's take a closer look at both teams and see what we can expect from this important game.

Recent Performances

FURIA has been showing strong performances lately, even better than last year. Despite a roster change, they have continued to improve. They reached the semifinals at IEM Rio 2024, where they eventually lost to MOUZ but played well in most of their matches. The addition of Felipe "skullz" Medeiros has balanced the team, even though it slightly affected the stats of star players Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato (rating 6.4) and Yuri "yuurih" Boian (6.3).

Legacy hasn't had the best results this season. They have a few notable performances, like qualifying for ESL Challenger Katowice 2024, where they finished 5th-6th after losing to Monte in a close match. Eduardo "dumau" Wolkmer continues to show outstanding individual skills, suggesting he is ready for a higher level of competition. Their new sniper, Guilherme "saadzin" Pacheco, also looks confident and promising.

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Key Factors to Consider

Map Preferences

In a bo1 match, the map choice is very important. Both teams have certain maps they prefer and others they avoid.

FURIA:

• Inferno: 80% win rate
• Nuke: 72.7% win rate
• Dust2: 66.7% win rate
• Vertigo: 25% win rate
• Mirage: 20% win rate
• Anubis: 20% win rate
• Ancient: They always ban this map

Legacy:

• Dust2: 72.7% win rate
• Mirage: 71.4% win rate
• Nuke: 66.7% win rate
• Anubis: 66.7% win rate
• Ancient: 60.9% win rate
• Inferno: 60% win rate
• Vertigo: They always ban this map

Given these preferences, the teams are likely to play on Nuke, as both have good win rates on this map, and it's common for bo1 matches.

Player Performance

FURIA:

• KSCERATO and yuurih are star players who deliver consistently strong performances.
• The addition of skullz has balanced the team, bringing in fresh energy.
• They have shown they can compete against top teams and perform well under pressure.

Legacy:

• dumau is an outstanding player with impressive individual skills.
• saadzin, the new sniper, is showing confidence and potential.
• The team has had mixed results but can be dangerous if their key players perform well.

Team Dynamics

FURIA seems to be in better shape overall. They have been improving this season and have shown strong performances in recent tournaments. Their experience against top-tier teams gives them an edge in high-pressure situations. The team has good chemistry, and their strategies are working well with the new lineup.

Legacy has struggled to find consistent success. While they have talented players like dumau and saadzin, they haven't been able to translate individual performances into team victories consistently. Their recent losses suggest they might face challenges against a strong team like FURIA.

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Prediction

This match is important for both teams, but FURIA is the clear favorite. They are considered a top contender to go 3-0 in this RMR event. Their recent performances, strong teamwork, and experience give them a significant advantage over Legacy.

FURIA is expected to win this match. They have the skills, experience, and form to start their RMR campaign with a victory.