Virtus.pro vs G2 Esports Prediction: Jame Will Take Revenge

Prediction for the IEM Chengdu 2024 match, which will take place on April 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Bears, despite not making it to the semifinals, have a chance for redemption in the IEM Chengdu 2024 playoffs. In Group B, Virtus.pro showed their prowess by defeating Wildcard Gaming 13:1 and FlyQuest 2:1, although they faced a setback against Astralis 0:2 in the Winners' Final. The team's performance in China was a mixed bag, with their victory over the Australians being a hard-fought one. Can the Bears turn the tables and avenge their major upset against the Samurai?

During the series against Astralis, only FL1T performed well. Evgeny was the sole Virtus.pro player to finish the series with a positive HLTV rating. Jame, mir, and fame failed to deal even 50 damage per round. Analysts suggest Virtus.pro's slow style has become a hindrance rather than a help in securing victories. Opponents have grown accustomed to the team's tactics, while Jame and his teammates wait until the last seconds of the round, often leading to surprises in their positions on the map.

For Virtus.pro, the upcoming match against G2 Esports is essential. Jame should remember the unfortunate server crash on the 11-11 score of the second map. If the sniper had not experienced lag problems, the series could have ended 2:0 in favor of Virtus.pro. The Chinese LAN quarterfinals provide an opportunity for revenge and correcting past mistakes.

G2 Esports reached the quarterfinals of IEM Chengdu 2024 despite doubts about whether m0NESY and the team could play in front of Chinese fans. During the group stage, G2 Esports had eight maps, defeating the 9z team (13-10), Lynn Vision, and Heroic (both 2-0) but losing to Team Liquid (1-2).

However, G2 Esports has faced constant criticism within the CS2 community. Many believe that nexa is an inadequate replacement for jks, and that HooXi is not a suitable captain. Despite that, the team has maintained their position in the top 10 of HLTV and consistently made the playoffs of major tournaments. HuNter has worsened G2 Esports' issues, as he struggles to adapt to CS2 and alternates between good and bad matches. It appears that m0NESY is carrying the team on his shoulders, with occasional assistance from NiKo.

Meanwhile, Ilya and Nikola have once again secured spots in China's top 10 of individual rankings. G2 Esports is known for being the best team in pistol rounds, with a positive win rate in this component at both IEM Chengdu 2024 and PGL Copenhagen Major 2024. 

Another advantage for the m0NESY team is their previous victory in an H2H meeting. Luck and technical errors allowed them to turn around a seemingly lost match. G2 Esports must demonstrate that the previous game's outcome was not a fluke.

The H2H history is a testament to the fierce competition. The Bears' last victory was in 2021, and they have since lost eight consecutive matches (including Outsiders results). However, the major battles have been closely contested, often going to the third map. This history adds an element of excitement and anticipation to the upcoming match. Will Virtus.pro break the losing streak? Let's focus on the thrilling possibilities of the more probable outcome.