G2 Esports vs 9z Team Prediction: Will the Samurai make the most of this opportunity?

Prediction for the IEM Dallas 2024 G2 Esports vs 9z Team match which will take place on June 2nd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

G2 Esports has once again reached the semi-finals of a major tournament. No matter how much m0NESY praises this team, they are always in the playoffs and look attractive. However, G2 Esports hasn't had a final in a long time and now is the perfect opportunity. Will the Samurai make the most of this opportunity?

The Stewie2K factor has been significant for the team. Unlike his current teammates, the American has won major titles many times and has even become a Major Champion. What separates him from HooXi is his ability to play big matches. HooXi tends to fade in them, leaving his teammates to do all the work. Stewie2K had a solid game against FaZe, and despite being the only G2 Esports player with negative stats, he made some critical Muvs on the maps that decided the match's outcome. Slowly huNter is getting back to his best - he started to get into the plus stats more often, and even though IEM Dallas 2024 is worse for him in terms of numbers, his performance in the games is higher.

Team 9z is the primary sensation of the tournament in Dallas. The South Americans were predicted to be eliminated after two matches but reached the semi-finals in three. On their way to the final, 9z Team faced MOUZ, Team Liquid, and Team Vitality, all of whom they defeated. Will the players be able to keep up the momentum in the semi-finals of IEM Dallas 2024?

Judging by the statistics, the 9z Team struggles with majority realization (68%) and attacking could be better (44% win rate for the T-side). On the other hand, they are good at converting pistol shots 9:3 and win a very high percentage of open shootouts (57%). And here are the excellent factors contributing to the scoops against top opponents. The 9z Team is simply on a roll, and that's characteristic of underdogs. Specifically in Dallas, all players are shooting well and have managed to topple the big boys in the group.

But let's look at the situation from another angle. Firstly, the stage is about to be set, and the South Americans have no experience of such performances. Secondly, a few days of lack of training could take away their spirit, which has often happened to previous sensations at major tournaments. Thirdly, 9z Team played against G2 Esports at the IEM Chengdu 2024, and their opponents know how this Team plays. These factors suggest that the 9z Team will not play more than one BO3 on stage.

If G2 Esports can't make it to the Grand Final now, it's either a curse or the inability of the current roster. NiKo and Co keep pushing it to the playoffs, but it's time for them to start producing better results. The 9z team, despite their lack of experience, will be fighting for every map. Unless m0NESY is left alone against everyone on the server, the Samurai will easily reach the grand finals.