The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 is reaching its exciting conclusion, and we have a thrilling semifinal match between Vitality and G2. The pressure is on: the loser will be out of the tournament, and the winner moves on to the grand final. Let's take a closer look at both teams and see what we can expect from this important game.
Recent Performances
Vitality has had mixed results recently. After winning IEM Cologne 2024, their performance has been up and down:
- At ESL Pro League Season 20, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
- In the BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024, they lost to G2 in the semifinals.
- At IEM Rio 2024, they finished in 5th-6th place after losing to MOUZ.
An important factor for Vitality is that they are playing with a stand-in player. Audric "JACKZ" Jug is replacing William "mezii" Merriman, and although JACKZ is experienced, he hasn't played at the top level for over a year and a half. His performance hasn't been very strong in this tournament, which puts extra pressure on the rest of the team.
G2 is a team known for being inconsistant. They have some of the most skilled players in the game, like Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov, Nikola "NiKo" Kovač, and Nemanja "huNter-" Kovač. These players are among the best shooters in the Counter-Strike scene. m0NESY, in particular, is possibly the best sniper right now.
In their recent matches:
Key Factors to Consider
Map Win Rates (Last 3 Months)
Vitality:
- Nuke: 90.0%
- Dust2: 80.0%
- Mirage: 66.7%
- Vertigo: 66.7%
- Inferno: 62.5%
- Anubis: 37.5%
- Ancient: (they always ban it)
G2:
- Nuke: 85.7%
- Inferno: 66.7%
- Mirage: 64.3%
- Dust2: 62.5%
- Ancient: 50.0%
- Anubis: 40.0%
- Vertigo: (they always ban it)
This suggests that both teams are strong on Dust2 and Mirage. G2 might have an advantage on Inferno, while Vitality is very strong on Nuke, although G2 is likely to ban it.
Map Veto
The maps that teams play can greatly affect the outcome of the match. Based on recent performances and map win rates, here's the expected map veto:
- Vitality bans Ancient (they always ban Ancient).
- G2 bans Vertigo (they do not play Vertigo).
- Vitality picks Dust2 (they have an 80% win rate on Dust2).
- G2 picks Inferno (they have a 66.7% win rate on Inferno).
- Vitality bans Anubis.
- G2 bans Nuke.
- Mirage is left as the deciding map.
Player Performance
Vitality:
- Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is one of the best players in the world. He has been playing exceptionally well and can carry his team in tough matches. The same happened versus MOUZ in the previous match. His rating at the event is 7.2.
- Spinx and flameZ had amazing performances against MOUZ, which is a good sign for the team.
- JACKZ, the stand-in, hasn't been very consistent. His lack of recent top-level play might be a weakness. But with every match he is getting better, his current rating is 5.8.
G2:
- m0NESY is an outstanding sniper. His sharp aim and quick reactions can win important rounds for G2. The rating at the event is 6.8.
- NiKo is also doing well, but not too exceptional, 6.6.
- huNter- played very well against Team Spirit, showing that he can step up when needed. But the match versus Liquid wasn’t that good, overall rating in Sentosa is 5.9.
Prediction
Considering all these factors, G2 might have the advantage in this match. They have a stable team with highly skilled players who are in good form. Vitality is facing challenges due to their stand-in player, which could affect their performance.
However, Vitality cannot be underestimated. With players like ZywOo, Spinx, and flameZ playing well, they have the potential to win. If JACKZ steps up his game and the team works together effectively, they could surprise G2.
It's likely to be a close match, but G2 Esports might come out on top and advance to the grand final.
What Do You Think?
Who are you cheering for in this important match? Do you think Vitality can overcome their challenges and defeat G2, or will G2's star players lead them to victory? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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