The last match of the first gaming day of the 3rd week of LEC Winter 2023 will be the confrontation between MAD Lions and Fnatic. A duel to end the day is what you need.
The two giants of the European region have not yet guaranteed themselves a slot in the next stage of the LEC Winter 2023. Even more, Fnatic generally risks being left out of the race if they continue to perform, as they did before the fight with MAD Lions.
MAD Lions will come into the game with a 4-2 statistic. The team is on the second line of the standings, where it shares it with G2, SK and BDS. The victory in this confrontation will allow the "lions" to break away from some pursuers.
Fnatic is in a completely different situation. The team has 2 wins in 6 matches and is in a very precarious position.
We are trying to figure out which of the teams will get an important victory and improve their standings before the decisive rounds of the first stage of LEC Winter 2023.
Form M.A.D. Lions
Let's start the review with the team that passed the first round better than their counterparts. This is what allowed them to take the status of a favorite.
Bookmakers believe in the success of MAD Lions. The chance of a positive outcome for the “lions” is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 1.7.
Although there is faith, you can’t call it firm even if you really want to. 1.7 is not the number that stands next to the tag of the future winner, and such an assessment raises questions.
MAD Lions line-up
It seems like the “lions” give no reason to doubt. The updated MAD Lions roster is coping with the test period and is slowly but surely moving to the next stage.
MAD Lions players
- Chasy
- Elyoya
- Nisqy
- Carzzy
- Hylissang
Carzyy and Hylissang can be considered newcomers to the team. Both players joined the team in November last year.
Carzyy previously represented Team Vitality and Hylissang was a member of Fnatic. By the way, a fundamental game for him is planned.
MAD Lions Performance
The Lions are on the second line of the table with a score of 4-2. Behind the game with the weakest teams of the season.
The first game week of MAD Lions started well. The team won 2 matches out of 3 played:
- 1-0 victory over SK Gaming
- 1-0 victory over Astralis
- Lost to Vitality 0-1
It was not possible to beat only Vitality, which, however, almost no one can beat. That's where they were supposed to pick up points - they took them.
The second week, according to the standard, had 3 matches. MAD Lions again held the game segment with a score of 2-1:
- Victory over EXCEL with a score of 1-0
- Victory over KOI with a score of 1-0
- Lost to BDS 0-1
It's more interesting here. We won against KOI, which looked menacing before the season, but so far they are not impressive from the word at all.
MAD Lions Champions
Fiora (2 matches, 100% of wins) and KSante (2 matches, 50% of wins) appeared in the top of MAD Lions more often than others. They also took Renekton (1 game, 100% wins) and Gnar (1 game and that loss).
In the forest, Sejuani is popular (3 matches, 66% of wins). Next up is Wukong with 2 appearances and a 50% win rate, and then there was Maokai who won his only match.
On the central line, Viktor (1-1) and Akali (1-1) have 2 matches each. Azir and Sylas won their matches.
Of the shooters, Varus appeared most often (3 matches, 66% of wins). Lucian picked 2 times (1-1) and picked Sivir one more time (1-0).
Thresh (1-1), Lulu (1-1) got to the shooter more often than others. Nami and Ashe, who appeared 1 time each, won their matches.
Fnatic form
Fnatic will be on the opposite side of the Summoner's Rift. They will come into this match as an outsider.
Bookmakers estimate their chance of winning with odds around 1.9. The difference is minimal, very close to parity.
It is rather strange to see such an assessment, given the performance of Fnatic in the winter tour. Apparently too status tag, since being in the last places they leave behind all the chances of winning.
Fnatic roster
However, you can agree with this. Fnatic is indeed a monumental name for the European League of Legends, and their players are experienced enough to show class after unsuccessful starts.
Fnatic Players
- Wunder
- Razork
- Humanoid
- Rekkles
- Rhuckz
Fnatic's rookies for the 2023 season are Rekkles and Rhuckz. However, to call them as such is not particularly successful.
The former is closely associated with the club and played for the Orange at the start of his career, while Rhuckz has been playing for the club's academy since 2020. By the way, the rookie support shows the best game among the entire roster.
Fnatic Performance
The team will come into this fight with a 2-4 record. She is in position 7.
Fnatic failed the first week of the competition, winning 1 match out of 3. In fairness, they played against title teams and direct contenders for victory.
- Lost to Vitality 0-1
- Lost to G2 Esports 0-1
- Victory over KOI with a score of 1-0
Vitality and G2 Esports, although they are giants, are direct competitors to Fnatic. “Orange” is also a TOP club, and therefore you also expect a solid game from them.
The second week was identical for Fnatic. The team won 1 game out of 3 played.
- Lost to BDS 0-1
- Victory over Excel with a score of 1-0
- Lost to Team Heretics 0-1
Fnatic needs to jump into the race, and there are serious competitors ahead. It is desirable to turn on from the first matches of 3 weeks.
Fnatic Champions
For Wunder, Gragas (2 games, 50% wins) and KSante (2 games, 0 wins) were most often chosen in the Fnatic top. Also appeared Gnar (1 match, 100% wins) and Gwen (1 match, 0 wins).
They experimented in the forest. Kindred, Sejuani, Maokai, Viego, Wukong and Vi appeared once each. The victory was brought by Maokai and Wukong.
There is also diversity on the center line. Picked Azir twice (0 wins), Syndra, Jayce, Kassadin, Ryze once. Jayce and Kassadin won.
Rekkles played signature Varus 3 times (1-2). There were bad games for Zeri and Ezrael and 1 more win for Sivir.
Rhuckz has played Ashe (1-1), Rakan (0-1), Yuumi (0-1), Nautilus (1-0) and Leona (0-1).
History of personal confrontations
In the updated lineups, the teams did not play with each other. This fight will be the debut face-to-face confrontation between the teams.
Match outcome
At the end of the first gaming day of the last week of LEC Winter 2023 - Stage 1, I want to see a real kill. There are all the prerequisites for this, because the teams are serious.
It's hard to unequivocally name the winner of this bo1, but I dare to assume that it will be Fnatic. Let's believe in the "oldies" and a very promising Portuguese in the support position.
Outcome: Fnatic win.
