In the final of IEM Cologne 2023 on CS:GO will fight ENCE and G2 Esports. In this article Bo3.gg together with Konstantin leniniw Sivko analyzes and makes a prediction on the outcome of this fight.
ENCE way
ENCE confidently went through the group stage, defeating 9INE, Fnatic, and Heroic on their way. As a result, Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer's team took first place in Group A and secured a slot directly in the semi-finals of the championship. Therefore, they will start their playoff performance from the semifinals. Before the start of IEM Cologne 2023, only the most die-hard fans believed in ENCE's victory at this competition. However, Snappi's squad proved that they can shine at any LAN tournament. A true "dark horse"!
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The G2 Esports Way
After an absolute fiasco for G2 at BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2023, a majority of CS:GO analysts wrote off the current lineup of the team. Rumors once again swirled online about a potential change in captaincy. G2 was even linked with the newly minted in-game leader of MOUZ, Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek, but that remained in the realm of speculation.
Having arrived in Cologne and gathering all their determination, G2 steamrolled through Group B, overpowering Astralis, FaZe Clan, and Team Vitality. In the semi-finals, HooXi's team once again proved stronger than the Danes from Astralis, and now only the final raid boss in the form of ENCE remains.
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Prediction by leniniw
I think G2 will win tomorrow. They have more experience playing together, wider mapppool and more stable players. The only reason I would bet against them in the finals is HooXi. He can drop out, and drop out specifically, but ENCE doesn't have all five stable either. They also have some player, but they'll drop off. From a common sense point of view, G2 are the favorites tomorrow and there is no reason for them to lose.Konstantin Sivko
IEM Cologne 2023 takes place from July 26 to August 6 in Germany. The teams are playing for a million dollar prize pool and a slot at IEM Katowice 2024. You can follow the schedule and results of the championship at this link.
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