I will never ever trust any group stage results. Look how EMEA tier 2 teams are wrecking VCT teams. Look how the worst CN teams in the group stage are dominating play-ins. Despite being the worst CN team in the group stage, TEC beated EDG and DRG to qualify for playoffs. TE are 1 game away from qualifying for playoffs despite being the 2nd worst CN team in the group stage. BerLIN is also 1 game away from qualifying for playoffs, despite JDG being the 3rd worst team in the group stage.
Group stage results are clearly not translating to play-ins results for China and EMEA. I expect it to be the same way for APAC and America. Some of the bottom American/Pacific teams are definitely going to lock in when it matters and expose the group stage demons. I wouldn't be surprised if teams like G2 and RRQ decide to completely wipe out all teams in play-ins and playoffs. I will always keep doubting teams like 100T and GEN.G, until I see them qualify for Champs Shanghai myself.





