Play-In stage of Worlds 2022 on our screens. Today we are talking about the confrontation within the framework of group B.
The face-to-face meeting will be held by Saigon Buffalo and Isurus. Both clubs can be credited to the status of "underdogs", however, in my understanding, Saigon Buffalo has a clear advantage.
The clubs are not devoid of charisma, and therefore we should expect a bright confrontation. Whether it turns out to be so - we will find out soon.
We figure out which of the teams will be able to earn extra points, and who will receive +1 point in the defeat column.
Saigon Buffalo shape
Saigon Buffalo will play as the nominal favorite in this match. It is not difficult to agree with this.
Although the “buffaloes” are not representatives of the titular region, they look good against the background of their counterparts. Now I will try to explain.
First, Saigon Buffalo had a good result. In the VCS home league, the team managed to take 2nd place twice: at VCS Spring 2022 and VSC Summer 2022.
Secondly, Saigon Buffalo played at the international level, and showed themselves well there. Mid-Season Invitational 2022 ended for the team in 6th place.
Finally, the composition of the team is combative, but it is much more important that it is played. The last change in the roster took place on January 4 this year.
Saigon Buffalo line-up
- hasmed
- Bean J
- Froggy
- Shogun
- Taki
As mentioned above, Saigon Buffalo is a pretty well-played team. No matter how trite it may sound, but such a metric is really important.
Heroes Saigon Buffalo
Saigon Buffalo has a big payback. Gwen is most often sent to the top lane (15 matches, 66% of wins).
The jungler is the most meta character in this position in the patch. Wukong has been selected 10 times and has won 7 matches.
Taliyah appeared on the center line. The character appeared 7 times and brought victory in 4 matches.
On the bot, either Aphelios or Sivir. When choosing from two, the best option is Sivir (7 matches, 100% wins). Aphelios also has 7 games but a 57% win rate.
On Tahm Kench or Nautilus supports. Both appeared 6 times, but the first has 33% of wins, and the second has 66%.
Isurus form
Isurus will appear in the status of catching up in this match. It is understandable.
It's both in the region of performance and in the overall picture of the team. Latin America is inferior to Vietnam in terms of teams.
In addition, the effectiveness of the team is added here. Isurus made it to Worlds 2022 thanks to their victory at LLA Closing 2022, but before that they took 4th place at LLA Opening 2022.
Winners are not judged, but when comparing teams, there is no way without it. Also at Worlds 2022, it is important to have experience of performing on the international stage, which Isurus does not have.
Composition of Isurus
- ADD
- Grell
- Seiya
- Gavotto
- Jelly
The Isurus roster was changed back in May, which paid off. Grell, who came before the start of LLA Closing 2022, had an impact on the result of Isurus and definitely contributed to the team's passage to the Worlds 2022 Play-In Group B.
Heroes of Isurus
In the top lane Isurus prefer Gnar (4 matches, 75% win rate), in the jungle they have Viego (5 matches, 5 wins).
Azir and Swain most often flash in the center, but the number of games leaves much to be desired. The first appeared 3 times and won only 1 match, the second is better - 2 games, 100 wins.
In the bot, like RNG, Aphelios, but his win rate is not the most pleasant - 3 matches, 1 win.
If possible, they take Yuumi as a support. In some places, the broken hero gave them 2 wins in 2 matches.
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams did not play in these official matches. Back in 2019, the clubs played within the MSI, where Saigon Buffalo won twice, but a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since that moment and now those results are not objective.
The outcome of the fight
In this match, the only possible outcome for me is the victory of Saigon Buffalo. I don’t even want to figure out how the team will move Isurus, everything is obvious to me (see above).
Bottom line: victory for Saigon Buffalo.
