Match Forecast: Team Liquid vs Virtus.pro in ESL Pro League Season 18

It’s finally here! The opening match of Group D in ESL Pro League Season 18 features a showdown between esports giants Team Liquid and Virtus.pro. The match is scheduled for September 20 at 17:00 Moscow time. Let’s dive into what we can expect from this clash.

Current Form of Team Liquid

Team Liquid currently sits at the 17th spot in the HLTV global rankings. Their last official match was in July at IEM Cologne 2023, where they failed to advance to the main stage. Since then, they’ve been off the radar. To add to the complexity, their player Patsi couldn’t secure a visa, so the team’s coach, daps, will be stepping in for this match.

Current Form of Virtus.pro

On the flip side, Virtus.pro holds the 11th position in the world rankings and has been showing decent performance. They secured a 5-8th place finish at Gamers8 2023 in August and came in second at the PARI Dunav Party 2023. However, it’s been almost a month since their last match, leaving their current form a bit of a question mark.

Head-to-Head History

Interestingly, these teams haven’t faced off in the current season, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming match.

Betting and Predictions

When it comes to betting, daps, despite retiring as a player, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Virtus.pro might look like the favorite, but the odds for their win seem too low. We believe that Team Liquid can put up a good fight, possibly even on one of the maps. Therefore, we suggest betting on Team Liquid with a +1.5 handicap, which is priced at odds of 2.55.

All in all, gear up for an exciting match and don’t miss this esports spectacle!