We continue to review what is happening in Mexico City, where Play-In #2 is currently taking place. We are approaching the culmination of the action, but for now, the final match of the first round of Play-In #2.
In the second semi-final of the impromptu Single-Elimination bracket, LOUD and DetonatioN FocusMe will play. Although the sign of the match is not particularly intriguing, the expectations from the game are high.
Not the most title clubs will play, but it will be a match of equal teams. This is where all the salt is.
We are trying to figure out which of the not obvious contenders for the Play-In #2 final will get there, and who will have to leave Worlds 2022 in the TOP-20.
Form DetonatioN FocusMe
We start the review of the match with a look at the form of DetonatioN FocusMe. The chance of the Japanese team to win, according to the bookmakers, is estimated at a coefficient of around 1.7.
For such a match, even bo5, such a figure in no way guarantees success. I would even call it parity, but without a nominal leader, and here DFM will act on its rights.
The Japanese approached the tournament in the status of underdogs. The main achievements for the season were the victories at LJL Spring 2022 and LJL Summer 2022.
Another significant appearance of the Japanese in the competitive arena of the League of Legends was the performance at the Mid-Season Invitational 2022. DetonatioN FocusMe took the TOP-10 there.
The background and preparation for Worlds 2022 was decent, and the performance during Worlds 2022 itself cannot be called a failure.
DetonatioN FocusMe made some noise as part of the group at the Worlds 2022 Play-In. The team almost went straight to the final, but EG prevented.
After finishing the group with a score of 3-2, DFM went to replays, where they lost to Evil Geniuses.
Composition DFM
- Evi
- Steal
- Yaharong
- Yutapon
- Harp
So far, Steal is showing its best, but Yutapon and Harp are not far behind. The first has an efficiency of 74%, Harp - 66.4%, Yutapon - 64%.
DetonatioN FocusMe results at Worlds 2022: Play-In
- Lost to LOUD 0-1
- Lost to Fnatic 0-1
- Defeated Cheifs Esports Club 1-0
- 1-0 victory over Beyond Gaming
- 1-0 victory over EG
- Lost to EG 0-1
The main achievement for Play-In #1 was the victory against EG. Having beaten the title American club, DFM grabbed a chance to get to the Play-In #2 semi-finals, but failed to repeat their success in tiebreaks.
Heroes of DetonatioN FocusMe
At Worlds 2022, the team most often chose Kennen and Gnar in the TOP, Trundle and Hecarim in the jungle, Vex in the mid, Kaisa and Alistar in the bot.
Around this and it is worth playing their counterparts.
Form LOUD
In the status of underdogs, LOUD will suit this match. The chance of success for representatives of Latin America is estimated by a coefficient in the region of 2.
I repeat, there is rather parity. In general, it is strange that it was LOUD that was brought into the status of underdogs.
I don’t understand what this is connected with, because the results of the Worlds for the Brazilians are not inferior to the Japanese. The team finished the group with the same score, and as in the case of the Japanese, they played in tiebreaks.
Identical to DFM, LOUD these tiebreakers lost and ended up here. Perhaps the reason for the lag, albeit minimal, lies in the regional LOUD indicators.
Let me remind you that the Brazilians won CBLOL Split 2, but before that they took a crushing 7th place in their own league. This is just a guess, because at the current Worlds 2022, representatives of South America look cheerful.
Composition LOUD
- Robo
- Croc
- Tinowns
- Brance
- Ceos
The Brance + Ceos duo shines in this roster. The first KDP has 72%, and the second indicator is 76%.
LOUD Results at Worlds 2022 Play-In
- Lost to Beyond Gaming 0-1
- Victory over DetonatioN FocusMe with a score of 1-0
- Lost to EG 0-1
- 1-0 victory over Fnatic
- 1-0 victory over Chiefs Esports Club
- Lost to Evil Geniuses 0-1
Somehow I can't believe that a defeat from the conditional Beyond Gaming or two pockets against EG can underestimate faith in the Brazilians. In my case, definitely not.
Heroes LOUD
Worlds LOUD picks Sejuani with Aatrox in the top, Viego in the jungle, Sylas in the mid, Miss Fortune and Amumu in the bot. MF + Amumu appeared in 4 matches: the first won 2, the second - 3.
History of personal confrontations
Previously, the teams played in Group A at the Worlds Play-In 2022. Then the victory was celebrated by LOUD.
Match outcome
In this fight, I expect an approximately equal fight, but sympathy is on the side of the Brazilians. The team is not inferior in playing condition to its opponents, and given the almost native scenes, it can pull out due to moral and volitional qualities. Let's add to the above the potential getting into the hands of Amumu or the deadly Aatrox in this tournament and we will probably get a victory.
Bottom line: LOUD wins.
