Prediction for the BetBoom Team vs. Virtus.pro match on 20/05/2023

Brilliant Showdown: BB Team vs. VP in DPC 2023. In the upcoming match between BB Team and VP, which is scheduled as part of the third round of EEU Division 1 DPC 2023, we expect a real battle between two of the region’s strongest teams. Both teams ambitiously aim for the top of the table, but BB Team is the clear favorite in this encounter.

BB Team has earned their favorite status thanks to their excellent form and impressive gameplay. Even considering some challenges they have faced, the team continues to deliver outstanding results.

In the first DPC cycle, BB Team displayed excellent gameplay, remaining undefeated and securing the first place. Despite this, they didn’t find success on the international stage as they didn’t advance from the group stage at Lima Major 2023.

In the second DPC cycle, the team also secured a prize spot, but their performance was not as impressive as in the first cycle. At ESL One Berlin, BB Team also failed to advance from the group stage.

The BB Team roster, including players Nightfall, gpk, Pure, Save, and TORONTOTOKYO, underwent some changes after their performances in majors in 2023. While no players were removed from the team, role reshuffling proved fruitful.

BB Team started the season successfully, claiming a 2-0 victory against Hydra. Although an impressive result, real challenges lie ahead.

The most popular heroes in the BB Team lineup are Storm Spirit (5 matches, 60% win rate) and Primal Beast, as well as Pugna in position 4, with 4 matches and a 100% win rate.

BB Team displays creativity in hero selection and flexibility in playing with various compositions. Their clear advantage in this match could be the deciding factor.

Now, let’s turn to Virtus.pro’s form and their chances of victory. The second team in this showdown, VP, is rated by bookmakers with odds around 3, which is a compliment to them.

Virtus.pro, although aiming for top positions based on their history and reputation, has not significantly changed their situation in recent years and finds themselves in the middle of tournament tables.

In the first DPC cycle of 2023: EEU Division 1, the “bears” secured fourth place with a 4-3 score. However, this did not allow them to qualify for the first major of the season.

Between the first and second seasons of DPC in Eastern Europe, the team participated in the local event BB Universe: Comics Zone, where they finished eighth.

In the second DPC season, the results repeated: once again, fourth place, and once again, no opportunity to break into the top 3. Meanwhile, Virtus.pro’s roster, including players Kiritych, squad1x, Noticed, sayuw, and Fng, underwent changes, hoping for progress.

The key problem for VP is not so much gaming skill as it is a lack of experience. They have not had the opportunity to play on the new patch in official matches, as they did not participate in international tournaments, while BB Team has more experience playing on the international stage.

The head-to-head history between BB Team and Virtus.pro consists of only three official matches, all of which were won by BB Team, conceding only one map.

In light of the above, I don’t see how Virtus.pro can outsmart BB Team. The latter has more experience in the game and better results than the “bears.”

Based on this, I predict a 2-0 victory for BB Team.