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ESL Pro League Season 18 – Anticipation Builds for Group D’s Upper Final

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Publish Date: 24/09/2023

Fact checked by: James Leeland

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As the ESL Pro League Season 18 rolls on, one match that has caught the attention of fans worldwide is the showdown between Complexity and G2. Set to take place on the 24th of September at 14:00 UTC, this match is pivotal for the competition. The Group D upper bracket final winner will progress to the quarter-finals, while the losing team will make their way to playoffs round 2.

Team Lineups and Star Players

Complexity, currently ranked 25th globally, boasts of players like Ricky 'floppy' Kemery, Håkon 'hallzerk' Fjærli, Johnny 'JT' Theodosiou, Jonathan 'EliGE' Jablonowski, and Michael 'Grim' Wince. Particularly, EliGE has been in stellar form, with a rating of 1.22 over the past three months, and an impressive average damage per round of 85.8.

On the other hand, G2, a dominant force sitting at the world rank #3, showcases players such as Rasmus 'HooXi' Nielsen, the Kovač brothers - Nikola 'NiKo' and Nemanja 'huNter-', Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov, and Justin 'jks' Savage. NiKo has been a standout with a rating of 1.28 in the past three months and an even higher average damage per round of 87.6.

Recent Performances

Complexity is on an impressive 8-match winning streak, showing consistency and teamwork. They have claimed victories against renowned teams like Cloud9, 9INE, and Forsaken, with only a few setbacks against teams like OG and fnatic.

G2, meanwhile, has displayed formidable gameplay, securing wins against heavyweights such as Virtus.pro, ENCE, and Astralis. However, they have faced losses against teams like Vitality, Natus Vincere, and FaZe, indicating that they're not entirely invincible.

To give some more context, here's a brief overview of how both teams have been doing on each map in the past 3 months:

Map	Complexity's Performance	G2's Performance
Mirage	Low sample	9 maps, 56%
Inferno	4 maps, 25%	11 maps, 64%
Nuke	5 maps, 60%	5 maps, 60%
Overpass	7 maps, 57%	Low sample
Vertigo	6 maps, 50%	4 maps, 50%
Ancient	4 maps, 75%	8 maps, 75%
Anubis	6 maps, 100%	3 maps, 67%

Head-to-Heads

In the head-to-head showdowns, the matches between Complexity and G2 have always been close, offering thrilling spectacles for fans. In their recent encounters, G2 has had an upper hand with a 16-9 win on Inferno during the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage and a 16-12 victory on Nuke in the BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2022.

Odds and Predictions

G2 Team Logo Betting platforms are leaning towards G2, with odds favoring them across the board. For instance, on GGBet, G2 stands at 1.25 against Complexity's 3.88. Similar trends are seen across other platforms like Betway, Lootbet, and Pinnacle. This indicates the confidence the community has in G2's current form. However, as every esports enthusiast knows, anything can happen in the world of competitive gaming.

Conclusion

As Complexity and G2 prepare to face off in search of ESL Pro League’s Playoffs Stage, the stakes are higher than ever. Both teams have displayed exceptional gameplay, making it hard to pick a clear favorite. While G2 might have the edge in terms of recent statistics and betting predictions, one can't underestimate Complexity's knack for delivering unexpected outcomes. This matchup is shaping up to be a classic, and enthusiasts globally are eagerly waiting to witness every play.