Group B upper bracket quarter-final
BIG vs Monte
Format: BO3
06.09.2023 17:00
Prediction for the ESL Pro League Season 18 BIG vs Monte match which will take place on September 6th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are availab
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Despite their wealth of experience and recognition, BIG has faced challenges. Their last LAN tournament was over a month ago and ended severely - the team failed to qualify for the main stage of IEM Cologne 2023, losing to Apeks and Liquid. After that, BIG spent the summer focusing on online competitions.
They didn't always fare well online either, failing to qualify for IEM Sydney 2023 and losing to MOUZ in the final of the Thunderpick World Championship 2023 Europe Series 1. Note that the team did manage to win CCT North Europe Series 7, but that was a tier-3 tournament.
So, we can assume that the BIG team has a stronger online form but might have problems in LAN tournaments due to the long break. However, with experience and tournament development, the German team could raise their game and succeed in the ESL Pro League Season 18.
Monte
Monte is currently in the tier-2 division, and recent games show that the Ukrainians have not faced any strong competitors in their last 8 matches. This is because they focus on training and preparing for the upcoming competitions, including the ESL Pro League Season 18.
The ESL Pro League Season 18 tournament is also a priority for Team Monte, and there are only a few opponents from the CIS. However, the team has struggled in recent games, especially against Eastern European teams.
The ESL Pro League Season 18 is a severe challenge to Monte, and they need to get back to the level they showed at the Major in Paris. This tournament is an excellent opportunity for the Ukrainians to compete against stronger rivals and prove their potential.
Expert Betting Tips
BIG and Monte play the ESL Pro League Season 18 tournament with different playing forms and experiences. BIG players who have not played LAN tournaments recently face the challenge of adjusting to the offline format, which can cause problems. On the other hand, Monte is a tier-2 team looking to return to the high level shown at the Paris majors.
Considering these aspects, both teams will aim to show their best CS:GO, and the winner will probably be defined only on the third map. This match promises to be exciting and not predictable.