Matchförutsägelse: Cloud9 - FURIA | CS2 (CS:GO)

Cloud9 and FURIA will meet in the fourth round of the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16. Speaking in fact, this match will determine the team that will take the first line in group D, because up to this point Cloud9 and FURIA have not lost.

In fact, a very interesting duel awaits us, in which strict discipline will resist non-standard ideas, sharpened for aggression.

In any case, I still don’t have much faith in the Brazilian team, which has not even reached its peak, nor has it brought any fresh ideas to the championship. In turn, Cloud9 shows a relatively good game, which is definitely more interesting than the one in Cologne.

In general, I am all for the wards of the groove, who, it seems to me, are well prepared for the championship in terms of tactical changes. Well, everything is stable with FURIA - we are trying to surprise, but there have never been problems with shooting.

Form Cloud9

The eleventh team in the world ranking failed at IEM Cologne 2022, where they managed to beat the Outsiders, and then suffered two defeats and did not even make it to the playoffs.

As a result, the Russian team went on vacation, where they spent almost two months. Cloud9 has arrived at ESL Pro League Season 16, where they haven't left any questions yet.

As a result - three clear victories over relatively weak opponents. But according to the game, Cloud9 looks much more interesting than in summer. From which I believe that the team is able to get another victory and resolve all their issues.

Latest Cloud9 results:

• Defeated by Astralis with a score of 0:2.
• Lost to Team Liquid with a score of 0:2.
• Victory over Evil Geniuses with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over Eternal Fire with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over Movistar Riders with a score of 2:0.

Best Cloud9 Maps:

• Overpass - 100% wins.
• Mirage - 67% of wins.
• Dust 2 - 50% win rate.
• Inferno - 50% win rate.

At the same time, let's not forget that the Russian team consistently refuses the Nuke card.

FORM FURIA

The thirteenth team in the world ranking failed in the last championships of the first half of the season. Firstly, the Brazilian team was the last one at the end of ESL Challenger Valencia 2022, showing a monstrous CS.

Secondly, FURIA did not make it to the IEM Cologne 2022 playoffs, although it was close to this goal.

As for the start in the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16, here the team managed to get three victories. However, I would not say that FURIA did not have any problems. At the very least, it was quite difficult with Eternal Fire and Team Liquid.

Latest FURIA results:

• Victory over Team Spirit with a score of 2:1.
• Lost to Team Liquid with a score of 0:2.
• Victory over Eternal Fire with a score of 2:1.
• Victory over Movistar Riders with a score of 2:0.
• The victory over Team Liquid with a score of 2:1.

The best FURIA cards:

• Inferno - 60% of wins.
• Vertigo - 60% of wins.
• Nuke - 50% win rate.

In turn, the Brazilian team has long abandoned the Dust 2 map.

Match statistics Cloud9 — FURIA

As part of the current season, the teams held one meeting - at IEM Dallas 2022, the victory went to FURIA (2: 0).

Prediction for the match Cloud9 — FURIA

Let's put statistics aside, because in Cologne the situation was completely different. Now Cloud9 looks much stronger, including playing a little differently.

In turn, the Brazilian team both played and continues to play. As long as the shooting is good, FURIA wins. However, in the long run and against strict discipline, such a model will not work.

If we think about the maps that will get to the server, then we will surely see Overpass (by Cloud9), Inferno/Vertigo (by FURIA), as well as Mirage on the deader. In any case, I see too few chances for the Brazilians.

Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the Cloud9 team.