Virtus.pro and MIBR will face off in one of the most anticipated matches of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Opening Stage. The game in the bo1 format within the Swiss system is of great importance for both teams, as a victory will bring them closer to reaching the main stage of the tournament.

Current form of the teams

The Virtus.pro team has been showing average results in recent months. At the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR B, they finished with a 3-1 record, defeating such opponents as Sashi, 9Pandas, and TSM. However, the match against Passion UA showed certain weaknesses of the team.

At other tournaments, such as Thunderpick World Championship 2024, Virtus.pro failed to achieve high results, finishing in 9-12th place. The team's overall level of play remains stable, but their performance depends on the form of key players.

MIBR continue their steady rise. They became the champions of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: American RMR, finishing the tournament with a 3-0 record. Victories over Complexity, Imperial, and KRÜ emphasize their strength in the bo1 format.

However, in previous tournaments, such as ESL Challenger Katowice 2024, they failed to advance from the group stage. Their recent matches show a strong level of adaptation, but their stability is still in question.

Team's Map Pool

The team most often avoids the Nuke map, on which they have 0% winrate. Their best maps are Mirage (65% winrate) and Inferno (56% winrate). However, the overall level of play on other maps, such as Ancient and Vertigo, is not stable.

MIBR demonstrate strong results on Nuke (58% winrate) and Anubis (55% winrate). Their favorite map is Ancient, where they have won 76% of their last 17 matches. The Dust2 map is a weakness for them, and it is likely to be banned.

Probable map choice

Virtus.pro is expected to be banned for Nuke, while MIBR will avoid Dust2. The most likely map for the game is Anubis, given the average results of both teams on it.

Match prediction

Considering the form of both teams, Virtus.pro demonstrates a strong approach to RMR, but their instability on different maps can play against them. On the other hand, MIBR are coming into the match with confidence after their recent victory at the American RMR.MIBR have an advantage due to better adaptation to bo1 formats and stable play on key maps.

Prediction: We expect a tense match, but MIBR should be favored.

Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 starts on November 30 and will last until December 15. The tournament will feature 24 teams that will compete for a total prize pool of $1,250,000. You can find more information about the tournament and follow the tournament here.