The Bali Major 2023 group stage is slowly gaining momentum. One of the opening matches of Group B of the second game day is a clash between PSG.LGD and Evil Geniuses. Both teams are serious rivals in their respective regions, but how will their fate in a personal match? The format is bo2. You'll find out later.
In this betting tour you will find out how the teams are doing this year, how they fared in the previous pro event, and which of the participants will be the winner of this bo2 match.
PSG.LGD uniforms
PSG.LGD are widely regarded as the strongest team in the Chinese region, and for good reason. The team has already won DPC CN 2023 Tour 1: Division I and DPC CN 2023 Tour 3: Division I in this ranking season, while PSG.LGD have already claimed silver in DPC CN 2023 Tour 2: Division I. The team's main problem this year is the international competition. NothingToSay and his teammates finished 9th-12th at the Lima Major 2023 and the ESL One Berlin Major 2023.
The only truly excellent result for the Chinese side was the recently concluded DreamLeague Season 20, the second leg of the ESL Pro Tour Dota 2 2023. There, the Chinese club made it to Group A, where they managed to finish in second place with a 1-6-0 result. The second group stage was even easier for PSG.LGD. Six wins and the only defeat by BetBoom Team guaranteed them first place and a passage to the final of the top flight play-offs. Unfortunately, the Chinese top club first lost to the aforementioned BetBoom Team, before losing 1-2 to the defending champions Gaimin Gladiators in a lively bo3 series. Bronze at DreamLeague Season 20 earned the Chinese $120,000
PSG.LGD latest results statistics:
- 1-2 loss to Gaimin Gladiators
- 0-2 defeat at the hands of BetBoom Team
- 2-0 win over Team Aster
- 2-0 win over 9Pandas
- Defeat at the hands of BetBoom Team 0-2
Evil Geniuses jerseys
Following the conclusion of the previous season, the Evil Geniuses organization has announced a change of region for their Dota 2 roster. In South America this year, Evil Geniuses will boast silver medals on DPC SA 2023 Tour 1: Division I and DPC SA 2023 Tour 2: Division I as well as a win on DPC SA 2023 Tour 3: Division I. The international scene was not without Evil Geniuses either. Matthew and the team finished fifth or sixth at the Lima Major 2023, and at the Berlin Major the players finished fourth in the standings, earning 350 DPC points and $50,000. In addition to the rated championships, the team played in the DreamLeague Season 19, where they reached the second group stage and showed a good game. Seventh place allowed the Evil Geniuses to earn $42,500.
DreamLeague Season 20 was the last Evil Geniuses event before the Bali Major 2023. The second leg of the ESL Pro Tour Dota 2 2023 tournament series was a good preparation for the Major event. In Group A, Evil Geniuses didn't have much to show for it, finishing on a series of seven draws. A series of bo1 tiebreakers against Tundra Esports and Team Secret allowed them to reach the second group stage. There, the team won three times and lost four times, earning the Peruvians sixth place in the standings and $47,500.
Evil Geniuses recent results statistics:
- 1-2 loss to Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Spirit: 0-2 defeat
- Victory over 9Pandas 2-1
- 2-1 win over Team Aster
- 1-2 defeat of PSG.LGD
Match history of PSG.LGD vs Evil Geniuses
PSG.LGD have played against Evil Geniuses four times since the beginning of this year. Two games ended in a draw, while the Chinese were victorious twice.
Predicted results for PSG.LGD vs Evil Geniuses
Given the high level of play of both teams, we should expect an intense matchup. Nominally PSG.LGD is stronger, but EG are better at international level, so we'll bet on a draw.