Twelve groups’ received their final shot at qualify for the International 2022 (TI11) in Singapore. The TI11 LCQ solely gives two qualifying slots, and the competitors is similar to the current majors. As we speak, we’re wanting into TI11 Final Likelihood Qualifier Group A groups and match-up.
TI11 Final Likelihood Qualifier Group A Favorites
For a qualifier, the TI11 LCQ encompasses a full-fledged group stage and playoffs, which in the end spotlight the stakes of this qualifier. Group Stage is break up into two teams of six groups, the place groups play single round-robin best-of-two matches. The highest 4 groups advance to the higher bracket of playoffs, whereas the underside two seeds of respective teams nonetheless proceed to the decrease bracket. The Playoffs embody a double-elimination bracket with best-of-three matches, and two groups qualify for TI11.
On this article, we are going to function TI11 LCQ Group A groups: Natus Vincere, nouns, Polaris Esports, Team Secret, Tempest, and Vici Gaming.
The TI11 LCQ has a number of outstanding powerhouses on its enjoying discipline, reminiscent of Group Secret and Natus Vincere. Group Secret might not be in its prime however continues to be well-established due to Michał “Nisha” Jankowski’s consistency as a carry participant. The brand new inclusions, Roman “Resolut1on” Fomynok and Baqyt “Zayac” Emiljanov have confirmed to be a major enchancment since their debut in ESL One Malaysia 2022.
Natus Vincere from the Jap Europe area can also be a powerful contender, to provide its opponents a run for his or her cash. In spite of everything, Navi does rock a seasoned stack of gamers to play within the TI11 LCQ with former Virtus.pro veterans.
Let’s dig in, and set our expectations.
NaVi vs nouns
Though we did label NaVi as one of many large photographs, nouns are one other constant workforce from North America. Whereas nouns are not at all on par with Evil Geniuses or TeamSoloMid, they’re nonetheless a staple in NA, and had notable performances this yr.
It must be barely difficult to overwhelm nouns in comparison with the remainder of its competitors. As an illustration, Tempest from South America is comparatively new amongst these contestants, a baby’s play if you’ll.
I do count on a Natus Vincere victory, however the match might drag out longer then anticipated. To that finish, Midnite gives a profitable x1.89 on a NaVi win.
Group Secret vs Vici Gaming
A lot has modified from Group Secret’s dominance, and we completely can’t declare that Secret can assure a victory over VG. Whereas VG might appear to be a pushover in China’s competitors, we should acknowledge that this is similar area that had back-to-back grand finals in previous TI.
However, count on the percentages to be in favor of Group Secret only for reputation’s sake, however don’t count on VG to surrender their level so simply. On paper, Secret hasn’t been as wild as they want, particularly their play type. Certainly their hero pool could be fairly various, however their playstyle and timing have grow to be predictable.
Group Secret will encounter Tempest as nicely in the course of the first day of TI11 LCQ. We are able to count on no hiccups for the Western European large, and you may definitely go add them to your accumulator.
Nouns vs Polaris Esports
Polaris as soon as held fairly a following after their explosive debut into Southeast Asia’s Division 1 bracket. Nevertheless, that momentum rapidly fell off previous the current Excursions, placing Polaris among the many unimpressive candidates from SEA.
Their solely redemption was throughout TI11 Regional Qualifier once they shockingly defeat T1 to assert second place. Whereas most may assume that beating T1 with the duo two-time champs is a tremendous feat, let’s not overlook that T1 delivered very poor drafts in the course of the regional qualifier.
Up in opposition to nouns, which have grow to be extra constant in Division 1 since they first appeared two years in the past, Polaris is in an uphill battle in opposition to a extra promising veteran from North America. Therefore, it wouldn’t be too stunning if nouns come out on prime of the SEA squad. The percentages for this match should not energetic but.
Whatever the TI11 Final Likelihood Qualifier’s group stage end result, we will count on everybody in playoffs for one final hurrah. Thus, the teams are not at all a testomony as to if these groups will qualify for TI11 but.
In spite of everything, there are larger fishes to face from Group B after these group stage matches.
