In the match for a spot in the semifinals of YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025, we are in for an intense showdown between 9 Pandas and ENCE. Both teams enter the quarterfinals with equal average ratings and similar map pools, but with different form dynamics: 9 Pandas have experienced a slump but managed to regroup, while ENCE have shown stability without significant peaks. In this material, we'll analyze the current state of the teams, their map preferences, and provide a prediction for this exciting match.
Current Team Form
9 Pandas approach the quarterfinals of YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025 in an ambiguous form. Despite an unsuccessful major qualification, the team showed respectable performance prior and confidently navigated the group stage of the current tournament. Their comeback in the last match, where they were trailing 0:10 but rallied to win 13:9, was particularly memorable. The team's average rating over the last month is 6.2.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/04/2025 | 9 Pandas | 9 - 13 | Nemiga |
| 18/04/2025 | 9 Pandas | 13 - 11 | GUN5 |
| 18/04/2025 | 9 Pandas | 13 - 10 | ECLOT |
| 17/04/2025 | 9 Pandas | 13 - 11 | Partizan |
| 17/04/2025 | 9 Pandas | 8 - 13 | NAVI Junior |
ENCE, on the other hand, displays a stable, albeit not flamboyant, form. The team also holds an average rating of 6.2 for the past month. At the BLAST.tv Austin Major ERQ, the team advanced to the Play-in, finishing the qualifiers with a 3-2 score, but then lost to B8. Overall, ENCE's form inspires confidence, though the team hasn't yet reached for the stars.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/04/2025 | ENCE | 11 - 13 | BetBoom |
| 18/04/2025 | ENCE | 7 - 13 | Metizport |
| 18/04/2025 | ENCE | 16 - 12 | Spirit Academy |
| 17/04/2025 | ENCE | 13 - 5 | GTZ |
| 17/04/2025 | ENCE | 7 - 13 | Nexus |
Map Pool
9 Pandas consistently ban the Train map (22 bans). Their best maps are Nuke (69% win rate, 32 games) and Mirage (61%, 31 games). They most frequently play Dust II (35 games, 57%), Nuke, and Mirage.
ENCE prefers to ban Train (22 bans). Key maps are Nuke (32 games, 69%), Mirage (31 games, 61%), and Dust II (35 games, 57%). They show the highest win rate on Nuke (69%), Mirage (61%), and Anubis (58%). Nuke might be the primary pick, with Dust II or Anubis left as the decider.
| Map | 9 Pandas WR | 9 Pandas M/B | 9 Pandas Last 5 | ENCE WR | ENCE M/B | ENCE Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 100% | 1 / 22 | FB FB FB FB FB | 50% | 6 / 3 | L L W W L |
| Inferno | 44% | 16 / 14 | W L L L W | 0% | 0 / 27 | FB FB FB FB FB |
| Mirage | 61% | 31 / 14 | W L W L L | 41% | 17 / 12 | L L B W L |
| Nuke | 69% | 32 / 1 | W W W L L | 55% | 11 / 8 | L W L W W |
| Ancient | 45% | 29 / 16 | FB FB FB FB FB | 57% | 28 / 5 | L L B B B |
| Dust II | 57% | 35 / 0 | W L W W W | 50% | 12 / 3 | W L W L W |
| Anubis | 58% | 12 / 28 | W W FB FB FB | 65% | 17 / 6 | W W L W W |
Match Prediction
Considering the similar current form and identical map pool, the match promises to be extremely close. Both teams feel confident on Nuke, Mirage, and Dust II. However, it's worth noting the psychological resilience of 9 Pandas, showcased during the group stage of the tournament—a comeback from 0:10 speaks to the team's character. ENCE, while stable, have yet to demonstrate the ability to turn the tide in critical situations.
Prediction: ENCE 2-1 9 Pandas
YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025 takes place from April 17 to 20 online. Twelve teams are competing for a prize pool of $300,000. You can follow the tournament here.
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