Virtus.Pro will play with Team Vitality in the 1/2 finals of IEM Winter 2021. Who will qualify for the grand final?
Virtus.Pro
The Bears performed confidently in the group stage, winning in each of the three matches, as well as not giving away a single card. However, it is unlikely to be possible to call the path to the semifinals easy, since already in the first Virtus game.Pro faced serious resistance from ENCE eSports, but was able to play better in the decisive rounds, resulting in a 19-17 victory. After that, the arrows from Virtus.Pro was beaten 2-0 by Gambit Esports and Godsent.
Team Vitality
In the first match, the bees were also forced to fight in additional rounds, as the opponent in the person of MOUZ managed to impose a fight, but only in the main rounds, and then turned out to be uncompetitive, losing 16-19 in the end. Thereafter Team Vitality beat Ninjas in Pyjamas on two maps, and in the match for the first place lost 1-2 to G2 Esports, as a result of which it started in the playoffs from the 1/4 finals stage, where it was stronger than Gambit Esports (2-1).
Forecast
The teams are roughly equal, but the favorite is Team Vitality, which performs more consistently. However, I propose to bet on the fact that the guys from Virtus.The pros will be able to take at least a card, as they are very confident in the current tournament, having won on all five cards.
Virtus.Pro
Vitality
