The second game day of the group stage of the Bali Major 2023, the third and final Major event of the DPC 2023 ranking season, is approaching its equator. Next up is the stetunet clash between Eastern Europe and China, namely between the teams of 9Pandas and Azure Ray. The format of the match is bo2. Who has the better chance to win? Let's find out.
In this betting oddsheet you'll find out how the participants of the match are spending the current playing season, what results they had in the last tournament, and how the given match will end.
9Pandas uniforms
9Pandas have already put together a line-up after the longest DPC season in Eastern Europe. The first tournament in which 9Pandas took part was the ESL One Berlin Major 2023. Solo and his teammates made it through to the final of the winner's bracket, but then Ledge fought two straight matches to finish in the Major event. Bronze helped the team earn $75,000 and 400 DPC points. Next, 9Pandas took third place on DPC EEU 2023 Tour 3: Division I with a 5-2 statistic, earning $27,000, 200 DPC points and a slot in the Bali Major 2023.
The previous tournament for 9Pandas was the DreamLeague Season 20. The East European side was drawn in Group B. There, 9Pandas got through without too many problems with a 4-2-1 result. The second group stage was much more difficult as the competition got tougher. 9Pandas finished in seventh place with a 2-5 record, besting BetBoom Team and Team Aster. This achievement earned the team $42,500 in prize money.
9Pandas recent results statistics:
- 2-1 win over BetBoom Team
- 0-2 defeat of PSG.LGD
- 1-2 defeat at the hands of Evil Geniuses
- 1-2 defeat to Gaimin Gladiators
- 0-2 defeat to Talon Esports
Azure Ray Form
The Azure Ray squad was formed ahead of the CN 2023 DPC Tour 3: Division I and consists of former players from organizations such as Ybb Gaming, Royal Never Give Up and Vici Gaming. Azure Ray have looked decent enough for a new team so far. The only tournament in which the Chinese team has participated was the aforementioned China Division One. There, Somnus and the team drew 4-3. Among the victories is the triumph over teams like Invictus Gaming and Xtreme Gaming, against the latter Azure Ray were forced to play a bo3 tiebreaker for 4th-5th place. The 2-1 win earned Azure Ray a slot in the Bali Major 2023, $26,000 and 100 DPC points.
Azure Ray's recent results statistics:
- 2-1 win over Xtreme Gaming
- Defeated Piggy Killer 2-0
- 0-2 defeat of Team Bright
- 1-2 defeat of PSG.LGD
- 2-0 win over Invictus Gaming
9Pandas - Azure Ray match history
Due to the difference in regions and the fact that the two teams are relatively recent, 9Pandas has not previously played Azure Ray in professional matches.
Predicted result of 9Pandas - Azure Ray
Azure Ray had no practice at the international level and even in the Bali Major 2023 passed with difficulty. Let's bet on the victory of the 9Pandas team.