9z and Isurus will meet in the quarter-finals of Flow FiReLEAGUE 2022 Finals. This fight will take place in the BO1 format, although I don't think the favorite will stumble and let Isurus go ahead.
At the same time, one should not forget that the Argentines have just updated the squad, and who knows what came of it. Therefore, in this case, I see no reason to evaluate the prospects for a sensation.
Form 9z
The 20th team of the world ranking became a real discovery within the Roobet Cup 2022, where they showed a very decent game both in the group and in the playoffs, almost making it to the semi-finals.
Well, recently the Latin American team managed to win KaBuM! Challenge 2022 without losing a single card during the championship. So it's hard not to see 9z as the favorite for this tournament as well.
Latest 9z results:
- Victory over 9z Academy with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Star Games with a score of 16:5.
- Victory over Los Grandes with a score of 16:11.
- Victory over The Union with a score of 16:4.
- Victory over The Union with a score of 2:0.
Best 9z cards:
- Inferno - 100% win rate.
- Dust 2 - 86% of wins.
At the same time, the Latin American team continues to refuse to play on the Vertigo map.
Isurus form
The 115th team in the world ranking traveled to Europe back in May, where they reached the quarterfinals of the Pinnacle Cup IV. However, the Argentine team did not succeed further, as a result of which he decided to change the composition.
As for the recent championships, here Isurus became 5-8 at the regional Flow FiReLEAGUE 2022, but at the same time failed to get into the closed qualifiers for the CBCS Masters 2022. But I don’t think that with the updated roster the team will suddenly sparkle with new colors.
Latest Isurus results:
- Defeat from Redragon with a score of 12:16.
- Defeated by B4 with a score of 0:2.
- Defeated by Holkattes with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over Stone with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over River Plate with a score of 2:0.
The best Isurus cards:
- Dust 2 - 75% win rate.
- Inferno - 100% win rate.
Interestingly, the Argentine team also refuses the Vertigo card.
9z meeting statistics - Isurus
During the last season, the teams held three meetings:
- 9z won at Flow FiReLEAGUE 2021 Finals with a score of 3:1.
- The victory of 9z in the closed qualifiers for ESL Challenger Anaheim 2022 with a score of 2:0.
- The victory of 9z in the closed qualifiers for ESL Challenger Anaheim 2022 with a score of 2:0.
However, today the teams are presented in slightly different compositions.
Prediction for the match 9z — Isurus
Although the match will take place in the BO1 format, there is a high probability of seeing the Dust 2 map, which is great for both teams. In any case, I am skeptical about the prospects of Isurus. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the 9z team with Handicap in rounds (-3.5).
