We continue to follow what is happening within the Worlds 2022. We are analyzing group B, where T1, EDG, Fnatic and Cloud9 are fighting for a place in the playoffs.
On our screens there are 4 matches of the draw, where EDG will meet Fnatic. The format of the meeting, as before, is bo1, and the sign of the match is what you need.
The current world champions will play against the third team in Europe. What for some, what for the second, this match is of fundamental importance.
We are trying to figure out which team will be stronger and get important points.
EDward Gaming Uniform
EDward Gaming will be the favorite for this match. The chance of the Chinese giant to win is estimated by bookmakers at odds of around 1.29.
There is no doubt that EDG has all the cards in hand. The championship at the Worlds is not given just like that, and therefore there is no doubt about the skill level of EDward Gaming performers.
However, having a champion squad in the roster and showing a champion game are two different things. EDward Gaming failed to cope with the second during the season and are now in search of redemption.
The chances of prevailing in the group stage are solid, and the opponents allow it. Nevertheless, you should not relax and EDward Gaming should be aware of this: they played too imposingly throughout the year in order to underestimate the opponent in the decisive matches of the Worlds 2022 group stage.
EDward Gaming Results at Worlds 2022
- Lost to T1 0-1
- 1-0 victory over Cloud9
- 1-0 victory over Fnatic
The result of the match against Cloud9 will be added here, where EDward Gaming cannot lose.
Roster
- Flandre
- Jiejie
- Scout
- Viper
- Meiko
Heroes of EDward Gaming
The top lane featured Gnar (9 matches, 55% win rate), Gangplank (7 matches, 57% win rate).
In the jungle, the most consistent pick for base jungler, JieJie, was Viego (9 matches, 55% win rate).
Azir appeared in the central line for Scout (8 matches, 62% of wins) or Corki with Taliyah: both had 5 matches and 60% of wins for the first, with 100% of wins for the second.
Aphelios visited ADK. The character has won 5 in 9 matches.
Support most often to characters on top of Nautilus. He appeared 8 times and won half the time.
Fnatic form
In the status of an outsider, Fnatic will approach this match. The chance of success for a team from Western Europe is estimated at a coefficient of around 3.
It is foolish to deny that even with Fnatic showing, they cannot match the status and power of the reigning world champions. They couldn’t before, they are unlikely to be able to now, but you can’t call them toothless - a fact.
Fnatic Results at Worlds 2022
- Lost to LOUD 0-1
- 1-0 victory over Beyond Gaming
- 1-0 victory over Cloud9
- 1-0 victory over T1
- Lost to EDward Gaming 0-1
Keep in mind that for Fnatic this match will be decisive, and potentially the last in the Worlds 2022. The team will squeeze all the juice out of themselves in order to get to the playoffs by hook or by crook.
In a good way, Fnatic should approach EDG with a score of 1-1 and it is this fight that will give the final understanding of whether the “oranges” have enough to make a breakthrough in the playoffs or their impressive run at Worlds 2022 will end here and now.
Fnatic roster
- Wunder
- Razork
- Humanoid
- Upset
- Hylissang
Heroes Fnatic
At Worlds 2022, Fnatic is obviously playing in the meta. However, the “orange” have their chip strategies.
Ornn is most often sent to the TOP line (2 matches, 50% of wins). During the group stage, they resorted to using the most popular character in the tournament, Aatrox (1 game, 100% wins).
In the woods, they prefer Poppy, which is not very popular with other teams, but steadily complements the peak of Fnatic themselves. The character appeared 2 times and won 1 game. There was also Maokai, who won 1 time in 1 appearance.
In the center of the group stage, Humanoid played exclusively on Azir. In 3 matches, he has a 66% win rate.
I tried different characters on the Upset bot. Played for Aphelios, Lucian and Kalista, lost only on the latter.
Hylissang supported Renata Glasc (2 matches, 50% win rate) and Nami (1 game, 1 win).
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams played in the group stage, where EDward Gaming won.
Match outcome
In this fight, I want to see a beautiful League of Legends. The only thing that can prevent this from happening is the state of Fnatic.
As I mentioned above, for Fnatic this will be the third and probably final match of the tournament, which may affect morale and mechanical readiness for games. It is hard to believe in this, because the Europeans have shown themselves to be professionals, but such a possibility remains.
Against common sense, I will bet in favor of Fnatic. They impress me, their style of play impresses me, I am in favor of being rewarded for deeds. Fnatic showed themselves worthy and having made it to the playoffs they will not spoil it with their presence.
Outcome: Fnatic win.
