Group A thoughts and predictions

PRX
SEN
XLG
GX

PRX dominated Pacific, beating RRQ 3-1 and looking very convincing. Maybe there is a bit of experimentation with roles, but overall they look like the best team itw

I got Sen second unfortunately, although they looked shaky during NRG and I hate them, they do turn up when it has to matter. All they need is for Zekken (who has the ability to), and N4rrate (in front of the French fans who adored him at Karmine Corp) to fry and they should be good

Xi Lai are an interesting team, on their day they are fully capable of beating Sen and even going toe to toe with PRX, but their performances in China haven’t convinced me enough that they can be a top 8 team. I’d love Rarga and Happywei to prove me wrong tho.

GX are last, this is simply because they have 4 players who never made an international event and the pressure is gonna hit them hella. We saw them get Swept by Liquid and the team showed too much fatigue. They probably get a map off of someone but I think they go 0-2

Group B review tomorrow

For me PRX 2-0 easily, then SEN > GX in decider and XLG get 2-0'ed (XLG can very easily still beat GX in my opinion that match is a toss up)

Explanation: PRX look hot, they have shown resilience all year, bouncing back from an awful kickoff, and turning around to win the next Masters. Sentinels are definitely the most vulnerable they've been, but they roll GIANTX and they've proved their strength against China in Toronto. Which brings me to why XLG get 2-0'ed, too young, too fresh, not ready for a stage like champs, unfortunately I think they fold, and lastly, GIANTX had an outstanding Stage 2 push to make it here, but lets be honest, the team isn't all there, it was shown on full display earlier today in the Grand Final.

I'm not going to lie I didn't even think GX were going to make it so I'm already happy flickless gets to be there. Still hope they can get some maps maybe a win but don't think they'll make it out of groups.

so does that mean NRG will also get swept in their group?

I really hope GX steps up because it was clear the game against TL they were fatigued, if it weren't a lower bracket run they could've taken at least a map or if TL were slumping they might even win