We continue to review the Play-In Worlds 2022, which takes place in Mexico City. Perhaps the most interesting match of the group is ahead of us.
It's not about the names on the signboard of the fight. The point here is the level of command execution.
Often the most interesting is the confrontation of the title clubs, our case is not quite like that. The champions of Turkey and Vietnam will face each other in a face-to-face fight. When, if not on Worlds, you will see such a spectacle, and it can turn out to be truly fiery.
The piquancy of the match is added by the status of the teams before the start. You can define a nominal favorite. but the difference between the teams is small.
We figure out who will be stronger in the “battle of outsiders” and earn points to reach the playoffs. Spoiler: points in this match are very important, since both teams will most likely cling to life in the tournament.
Saigon Buffalo shape
Saigon Buffalo will be the favorite, though not the most obvious one. The bookmaker evaluates the chance of the Vietnamese team with odds around 1.5.
In my opinion, the figure is somewhat underestimated. I don't see why Saigon Buffalo outplay the Turks without any problems.
At the regional VCS, Saigon Buffalo took 3rd place in the group stage, after which they lost the final in the playoffs. And where is the confidence in their success in this match?
Saigon Buffalo line-up
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- Bean J
- Froggy
- P
- Shogun
- Taki
The active roster has two performers on the center line. It is not yet clear which of the Froggy/P couple will perform, but I assume that they will not leave the lineup with Foggy Saigon Buffalo.
Heroes Saigon Buffalo
Vietnamese performers play in the best traditions of China and Europe.
Gwen most often goes to the top, appearing in 15 matches of the VCS Summer 2022 summer split. The win rate is good - 66% of wins.
Forester Bean J prefers Wukong, which played 10 times during the VCS Summer 2022 split and won 7 matches. Saigon Buffalo also pick Xin Zhao, who appeared 7 times, but with a meager win rate - 57% of successful matches.
Talliyah most often appears in the center. The earth mage was selected 7 times, but could only win 4 matches. Seraphine performed by Froggy is doing a little better - 5 matches, 4 wins.
The most successful ADK in the hands of Saigon Buffalo is Sivir. Appearing in 7 matches, she brought victory to everyone, unlike Aphelios with a similar number of games, but a meager 4 map win rate.
There are two main supports: Tahm Kench and Nautilus. Both were chosen 6 times, but in the first one only 2 wins, and the second one won 4 out of 6 matches.
Form Istanbul Wildcats
Istanbul Wildcats will play here as outsiders. The coefficient for the team to win before the start of the match is within 3.
Again, it is not entirely clear what emerges, although a small, but underestimation of the club. I sincerely do not understand why the multiple champions of Turkey are not in favor with the bookmakers.
Most likely, this is due to the region of performance. Still, it's not for nothing that Riot gives Vietnam 2 Worlds slots, while Turkey has 1.
Istanbul Wildcats line-up
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- Ferret
- Serin
- Holy Phoenix
- Farfetch
The Turks have a simple and clear hierarchy. They rarely resort to substitutions, and if they use the swap of performers, then such players are not listed in the main team.
Heroes Istanbul Wildcats
The deadliest IW champion is Ornn. The character appeared 7 times and he won all the matches.
In the forest, the Turks use Wukong, and they do it quite confidently. In 7 matches, the champion has won 5.
On the mid lane of Saigon Buffalo, you should be wary of Serin's Ahri. 4 wins out of 5 matches.
On the boat, the most dangerous combination for the rivals of the Turkish club is Samira and Nautilus. Both champions appeared in 5 matches and won 4 times.
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play each other. The match within the group B of Play-In Worlds 2022 will be the debut face-to-face confrontation between the clubs.
Match outcome
In this duel, you should pay attention to the foresters. There is a conflict of interest here.
Both clubs use Wukong and do it effectively. If the character appears on one of the sides, I will give preference to it, but most likely the monkey king will receive an obvious ban.
Saigon Buffalo should ban Ornn and Ahri as these champions will be picked by Istanbul Wildcats as soon as possible. In general, at the stage of pico-bans, the outcome of the confrontation should be decided.
Prematch I will give preference to the Turks. In the course of the season, they showed a decent game and deservedly went to the Worlds, where they can outplay the second Vietnamese team.
Outcome: IW win.
