Complexity and Imperial Esports will compete for the right to jump into the outgoing wagon of the IEM Rio Major 2022 Challengers Stage. I think that no team has an advantage in this match, because absolutely everyone wants to get to the Major, regardless of its location.
Still, the North American team relaxed during the championship, while Imperial Esports had already played a couple of hours earlier, having obtained an unexpected victory over paiN Gaming. Moreover, the Brazilians will have a minimal advantage in terms of map selection, since they look good on Inferno, as well as they know how to play Overpass.
As a result, everything will depend on the specific preparation of Complexity, since there are no questions about motivation. Therefore, in this case, it makes sense to wait for an equal fight with a potential exit to the third map.
Complexity form
The 17th team in the world ranking showed itself at the recent ESL Pro League Season 16, where they not only made it to the playoffs, but almost outplayed FaZe Clan.
Moreover, at the start of IEM Road to Rio 2022 Americas RMR, the North American team got two easy victories over ATK and paiN Gaming, leaving behind two attempts to stumble.
But Complexity managed to create problems for itself out of the blue, losing in a row to Team Liquid and 00NATION. Well, at least the day before the team outplayed Isurus, but the attack on the Inferno map is something with something.
Latest Complexity results:
- Victory over ATK with a score of 16:5.
- Victory over paiN Gaming with a score of 16:7.
- Lost to Team Liquid with a score of 1:2.
- Defeated by 00NATION with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Isurus with a score of 2:1.
Best Complexity maps:
- Nuke - 83% of wins.
- Overpass - 73% of wins.
Let me remind you that the North American team traditionally refuses the Mirage card.
Imperial Esports Uniform
The 21st team in the world had a mixed start at the IEM Road to Rio 2022 Americas RMR. On the one hand, the Brazilian team defeated Isurus.
On the other hand, Imperial Esports lost out to 9z and 00NATION by chance, having lost too much in expectations. And yet, further on, the team found the strength to get two victories over TeamOne and Nouns, although everything was ambiguous there too.
And still, the team is still in the race for a slot at IEM Rio Major 2022, because just an hour ago they managed to close paiN Gaming. It is the attitude and desire to get to the Major that can become decisive in determining the winner.
Imperial Esports latest results:
- Lost to 9z with a score of 20:22.
- Lost to 00NATION with a score of 11:16.
- Victory over TeamOne with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over Nouns with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over paiN Gaming with a score of 2:0.
Best Imperial Esports cards:
- Overpass - 83% of wins.
- Nuke - 67% of wins.
- Inferno - 60% of wins.
Let's not forget that the Brazilian team has stopped appearing on the Ancient map.
Complexity vs Imperial Esports Match Statistics
The teams have not met before.
Prediction for the match Complexity vs Imperial Esports
A difficult match, because both teams, if not at their peak, are close to it. Moreover, it cannot be said that someone wants to get to Rio more, since the tournament is not full of Brazilians alone. In addition, the teams have a very close pool of cards, which is why it is worth counting on experiments.
Well, in this case, I would recommend betting on Total on cards 2.5 more. First, there is simply no favorite. Secondly, such a match deserves more.
