Cloud9 vs FlyQuest Prediction: the Aussies Simply Can't Fight Back

Prediction for the IEM Chengdu 2024 match, which will take place on April 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Cloud9 did not win a major title, but their performance in Copenhagen was impressive. They dominated the Opening Stage, quickly overcame the Elimination Stage, and only lost to Team Vitality in the quarterfinals, which was the best in 2023. Although Boombl4 and his team may consider this a failure, Cloud9 is still legitimately in the top 10. Will this be enough for them to win at IEM Chengdu 2024?

 Cloud9 performed well at the major, with HObbit and Ax1Le standing out and even making it to the top 10 PGL Copenhagen Major 2024 individual rankings. ElectroNic, Perfecto, and Boombl4 are also playing at a high level. However, the team lacks a dedicated sniper and struggles with inconsistency. They performed well at RMR 2024 and the major but struggled at IEM Katowice 2024 and failed to qualify for BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024.

Cloud9 experiences both victories and defeats. China has strong competitors, providing Cloud9 with tough competition. The team often loses not to the opponent but to themselves. If the players are in their prime and not burdened with expectations and ambitions, they show a beautiful game and even compete for the title.

Grayhound Gaming is now FlyQuest. The Australian organization disbanded, and a month later, Wes Edens, the owner of Milwaukee Bucks, signed the roster.

Although Grayhound Gaming was close to reaching the majors, they lost to Lynn Vision in the deciding match. The core was considered one of the best in Oceania and consistently ranked high in local LANs. The team occasionally participated in tier-1 tournaments but achieved no high-profile results. The squad's most titled player is Dexter, who has played for MOUZ and fnatic, played with Frozen and Ropz, and has occasionally placed in the top 3 at S-class tournaments.

The Australians are considered outsiders at the Chinese LAN tournament. Looking at the seeding of Group B, there is only one potentially even match in the lower set. However, Dexter's team has nothing to show against Cloud9.

Cloud9 is known for being unpredictable, so they are not expected to cause an upset against the obvious outsiders. However, the issue here is with the Australian team's level. It is unlikely that they will win many rounds against Cloud9.