Movistar Riders vs SAW Prediction: Will the Portuguese keep winning?

Elisa Invitational Fall 2022 is one of the last tournaments of the Finnish Elisa Invitational league. The league structure is very similar to BLAST: several tournaments are held throughout the year, where not only prize money is awarded but also slots to the main tournament of the year from the league. The league finals this year will be held in Finland on LAN. Usually, there are online tournaments during the year, and ours is no exception. The first and second-place winners in this tournament will be able to appear in the main tournament.

The tournament has two rounds: a group stage and a playoff stage. The group stage was played according to the Swiss bracket system (teams play for points, and each team plays until they have three wins or three defeats) with matches played in BO3 format. At the end of the group, eight of the sixteen teams qualified for the playoffs. The first round of the playoffs will determine the four teams that will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will be awaited by the more established teams who have received an inevitability straight into this tournament stage. The playoffs will be decided in a single elimination, all matches in the knock-out phase will be BO3, including the grand final.

The final match of the match day will be between Movistar Riders and SAW. This match can safely be called a derby. Although this year, the teams have not met very often due to performances in tournaments of different levels, the battles between them are always epic and principal. SAW is now on the rise, while the Spaniards have lost a lot of forms and are training with a new squad. Nevertheless, bookmakers still place Movistar Riders as the favorites, but will they emerge victorious from the clash?

Movistar Riders: First match of the new squad

Movistar Riders is a Spanish team that is one of the last in the world to have a mono-national policy. Until recent events, the Spanish five were at their best. The boys played very well, competed on equal terms with the best teams in the world, and were among the best, as they occupied the fifth position in the world ranking. However, unexpected changes came to the team, which shook it up considerably. After the departure of SunPayus, a sharpshooter who had become a star during his time in Movistar Riders and joined a more established team, things went downhill. Too much of the team's play depended on one player. The team that was recently the fifth team in the world could not make it to the majors or even RMR. Movistar Riders won only one of their last ten matches, which was in BO1 format. Such disappointing results led again to substitutions. This time, the team was replaced by DeathZz. How long will Movistar Riders return to the top, and if ever? What has the team achieved with the new player? And in general, what are the guys motivated to do? We'll try to find answers to all these questions in the first match of the new squad.

In this tournament, the Spaniards were invited straight into the quarterfinals, where their rivals got through the thorns. From the bookmakers' point of view, the Spaniards themselves are the nominal favorites, probably all for their past merits. But whether they can show a strong game, we will find out very soon.

The latest replacement in the roster was the arrival of Pere sausol Solsona Saumell.

The best rating according to hltv was the 5th in the world. Currently, they are ranked 23rd.

The best map statistically is overpass, with a 50% win rate for 5 games played.

The worst map statistically is vertigo, with a 0% win rate for 5 games played.

SAW: In a position to win

The SAW organization held on to its squad to the last, performing worse each time. The experienced and mature Portuguese players frankly did not stand up to the "young and promising" teams on an individual level. Substitutions were simply necessary to bolster the team's firepower, which the organization decided to do. Recent matches make it fair to say that the addition of young, motivated players has only served the team well. The team immediately started playing stronger and more stable, competing on equal terms with other tier-2 squads and gaining victories. Of course, the SAW team is too early to win the majors, but at other tournaments of a lower echelon, they must fight for victory.

The SAW boys had no trouble getting through the Swiss bracket at this tournament with one loss and three wins. They played very confidently, with an understanding of their actions. Also, they had several convincing victories in parallel tournaments before the playoffs. In their first match in the playoffs, they played very confidently and defeated Endpoint, a team that played without their main star Kjaerbye. Today, SAW will not rest on its laurels and snatch victory after victory, especially when its opponent is weakened.

The latest change in the squad was the arrival of João story Vieira and Michel ewjerkz Pinto in the sniper role. Team regular Omar arki Chakkor has taken over as head coach.

The best rating according to hltv is 21st in the world. The current ranking is 48th.

The best map statistically is ancient, with a win rate of 86% for 7 matches played.

The worst map statistically is vertigo, with a win rate of 36% for 11 games played.

Expert Betting Tips

I recommend taking a bet on Total Over (26.5) rounds on Map 1 for 1.83.

Also, I recommend taking a bet on Total Over (2.5) maps for 1.90.

And if you're ready to take your chances, bet on SAW to win for 2.00.