ESL Pro League Season 21 is approaching its decisive matches, and the upcoming clash between GamerLegion and TYLOO will be a key one in the fight for a chance to stay in the tournament. Both teams are in a difficult situation, having two losses in the second stage of the tournament, and now every game is crucial. GamerLegion recently defeated TYLOO, but can they repeat their success, or will the Chinese team take revenge? We analyze the teams' form, possible map pool, and predict the outcome of the match.
Current Form of the Teams
GamerLegion
GamerLegion has been showing mixed results lately. Their average rating at S-tier events over the past month is 5.9. The team participated in BLAST Rising Europe Spring, where they couldn't get past the first match, but then performed successfully at the IEM Dallas European Qualifier, earning a slot for the upcoming tournament. In ESL Pro League Season 21, GamerLegion confidently passed the first stage with a 3-0 score, but their results worsened in the second stage, and they are now 0-2, on the brink of elimination.
In the last five matches, GamerLegion won three times — against TYLOO, MIBR, and NRG, but lost to The Mongolz and paiN.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 08 | GamerLegion | 1 - 2 | paiN |
| March 07 | GamerLegion | 0 - 2 | The MongolZ |
| March 03 | GamerLegion | 2 - 1 | TYLOO |
| March 02 | GamerLegion | 2 - 0 | MIBR |
| March 01 | GamerLegion | 2 - 1 | NRG |
TYLOO
TYLOO has a slightly higher average rating over the past month — 6.1, but the team's results leave much to be desired. They couldn't get past the first match at BLAST Rising Asia Spring and also failed at the IEM Dallas Asia Qualifier, losing both opening matches. In ESL Pro League Season 21, the team barely passed the first stage with a 3-2 score, but in the second stage, like GamerLegion, they have lost both matches (0-2) and are at risk of elimination.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 08 | TYLOO | 1 - 2 | Natus Vincere |
| March 07 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | Spirit |
| March 05 | TYLOO | 2 - 1 | FlyQuest |
| March 04 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | MIBR |
| March 03 | TYLOO | 1 - 2 | GamerLegion |
Map Pool of the Teams
In the upcoming match, it's important to consider the teams' preferences when choosing maps. Analyzing their statistics, the following bans and picks can be predicted. Both teams most often ban Dust II, so this map is likely to be removed in the first round of bans. GamerLegion, focusing on the opponent's weaknesses, might choose Inferno, where they have a win rate of 67%, or Ancient, where their stats are 65%. TYLOO, on the other hand, might prefer Anubis with a win rate of 75% or Mirage, where their win percentage is 69%. After the bans, either Mirage or Ancient is likely to remain as the decider, as both teams have experience playing on these maps and show good results there.
| Map | GamerLegion WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (GamerLegion) | TYLOO WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (TYLOO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | 47% | 15 | 8 | L, FB, W, W, L | 75% | 12 | 5 | W, W, L, W, L |
| Nuke | 35% | 17 | 12 | L, W, L, W, L | 50% | 6 | 7 | W, L, L, W, L |
| Mirage | 55% | 29 | 5 | W, W, W, W, L | 69% | 13 | 2 | W, W, L, W, L |
| Inferno | 67% | 18 | 10 | W, W, W, W, L | 65% | 20 | 2 | W, W, L, L, W |
| Ancient | 65% | 17 | 7 | W, L, L, L, W | 63% | 8 | 11 | W, L, W, W, L |
| Dust II | 0% | 2 | 30 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 0% | 0 | 20 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Train | 0% | 1 | 4 | L, FB | 0% | 1 | 5 | L |
Head-to-Head Matches
In the last six months, GamerLegion and TYLOO have met only once — just 5 days ago. The match ended with a 2:1 score in favor of GamerLegion. This result may affect the psychology of the teams, as TYLOO now strives to take revenge, while GamerLegion will try to repeat their success.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 03 | GamerLegion | 2 - 1 | TYLOO |
Match Prediction
Both teams are in a tough situation, having a 0-2 score in the second stage of ESL Pro League Season 21, so their motivation will be off the charts. However, looking at the statistics, GamerLegion seems more favorable. They recently defeated TYLOO in a head-to-head match, their win rate on key maps (Inferno, Ancient, Mirage) is higher, and they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while TYLOO has only won 1.
Prediction: GamerLegion to win 2:1
ESL Pro League Season 21 takes place from March 1 to 16 in Stockholm, Sweden. 24 teams are competing for a prize pool of $400,000. Follow the schedule, match results, and tournament progress via the link here.
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