9 Pandas and EYEBALLERS will face each other in the semifinals of the Frost and Fire Europe tournament. 9 Pandas are playing with a new lineup and are just beginning to gain form, while EYEBALLERS continue to compete with their familiar roster.

Current Team Form

The average rating of 9 Pandas in tournaments over the last month is 6.3. The team has played only one match with the new lineup, securing a win against GenOne with a score of 2:1. Despite the modest number of games, the team shows potential.

The average rating of EYEBALLERS over the last month is slightly lower — 6.2. They have played six matches in the new season, winning four of them. EYEBALLERS have managed to gain more practical experience, which could be an advantage for them in the upcoming match.

Map Pool

9 Pandas will almost certainly ban Vertigo first, as the team strictly avoids this map (52 bans). For their pick, they are likely to opt for Dust2, where they have an impressive win rate of 78%.

If the map selection starts with EYEBALLERS, they too will begin by banning Vertigo since the map is not part of their game strategy (53 bans). For their pick, they will likely choose Mirage — a map where they have the most experience (37 games).

Considering preferences and statistics, Inferno will remain as the decider, which suits both teams: 9 Pandas show a high win rate of 72%, and EYEBALLERS have extensive experience playing on this map (36 matches).

1. 9 Pandas pick Dust2
2. EYEBALLERS pick Mirage
3. Inferno - decider

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and map pool, 9 Pandas appear to be the favorites in this confrontation. The honeymoon period for the team may work in their favor, and on paper, they indeed look stronger than their opponent.

However, EYEBALLERS should not be discounted. With more matches played at the beginning of the season and the presence of young talents, they are capable of leveraging their tactical approaches and imposing a challenge. If they manage to execute their plans, the outcome could swing in their favor.

2:1 - 9 Pandas

Frost and Fire Europe runs from December 27 to January 13, featuring 20 participating teams. The tournament's prize pool is $40,000. More details about the tournament can be followed via the link.