Prediction for the KOI vs. Team Liquid match. VCT 2023: EMEA League (19.05.2023)
The clash between KOI and Team Liquid in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: EMEA League promises to be exciting. Although KOI started the season poorly, they managed to turn things around, securing some unexpected victories over Natus Vincere and Team Heretics.
However, I don’t see much potential for KOI. Team Liquid is a strong opponent, and I’m confident in their victory. They perform better in the game, and their potential is higher.
KOI, currently ranked 149th in the European ratings, hasn’t shown anything remarkable in the regular season of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: EMEA League. They were eliminated from the playoffs earlier than other teams.
Despite their successes, including wins against Natus Vincere and Team Heretics, the European team KOI doesn’t exhibit exceptional skill in the game, and I don’t believe they can surprise us again. Furthermore, KOI isn’t as strong as their opponent, Team Liquid.
Recent results for KOI:
- Defeat against FUT Esports with a score of 0:2.
- Defeat against Karmine Corp with a score of 1:2.
- Defeat against BBL Esports with a score of 1:2.
- Defeat against Fnatic with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over Team Heretics with a score of 2:1.
Best maps for KOI:
- Pearl – 100% win rate.
- Fracture – 50% win rate.
It’s worth noting that KOI typically avoids the Split and Fracture maps.
Team Liquid, ranked fourth in the European ratings, had a rocky start in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, losing to Team Secret.
They also faced challenges in the group stage of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: EMEA League, suffering several defeats.
However, Team Liquid managed to bounce back and secure a spot in the playoffs. They weren’t flawless, but their victories earned them a continuation of the season.
Recent results for Team Liquid:
- Defeat against Fnatic with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over Team Heretics with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Giants Gaming with a score of 2:1.
- Defeat against Natus Vincere with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over BBL Esports with a score of 2:1.
Best maps for Team Liquid:
- Split – 100% win rate.
- Ascent – 57% win rate.
- Fracture – 50% win rate.
- Bind – 50% win rate.
KOI and Team Liquid haven’t faced each other before.
My prediction for the KOI – Team Liquid match is as follows: KOI might be able to steal a map from Team Liquid since the latter doesn’t always exhibit stability in a three-game series. However, KOI is too weak for me to believe in a miracle.
Furthermore, Team Liquid has shown a stronger game, and their losses to Team Vitality, Fnatic, and Natus Vincere weren’t as catastrophic. Therefore, I recommend betting on Team Liquid’s victory.
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