The HellRaisers are all set to face Team Liquid in the FACEIT Major London quarterfinals. From the reaction of the followers and the history of recent performances, it is evident that team Liquid has a solid chance this year. They are the undisputed favorites. It is a strong team that has perfect balance. HellRaisers are in a tight spot since their team performance rides on the back of two of their most critical players – Woxic and ISSAA.
The map pool says that Liquid is way ahead of others, especially since woxic and ISSAA can match up to any two players from the Liquid lineup. Considering the overall strength of the teams, the odds are clearly in favor of Liquid. You can find out more about the details of this game at Wager Bop. After Liquid beat Astralis last week, it has become quite clear that HellRaisers have a lot of homework on their plate if they have to match up to Liquid’s performance. They aced the DreamHack Stockholm, whereas the HellRaisers made it to the 9-12th.
What can we tell from the Liquid vs. Astralis game?
Team liquid has managed to exceed everyone’s expectations with their performance against Astralis. Since Liquid has a more “textbook” style of playing, many expected Astralis to outperform them in the September 14, 2018 match. However, Liquid’s performed methodically and brilliantly. They emerged from their cocoons as an apex predator, which have complete chances of making it to the grand finale of the FACEIT Major 2018. Although the ECS S5 Finals and ELEAGUE Premier have shown Team Liquid’s weaknesses, they have weeded out their competition one by one to make it to the big stage.
How has Team Liquid been performing this month?
Team Liquid has been strong and consistently brilliant. They have been through the legends stage and the challenger without dropping the map. They have been the only team to be able to do so. With Nitr0 in his full form, it was easy for Liquid to ace the playoffs against Astralis. Their players came alive at the hour of their need. One could say that their victory has cemented their place in the finals in London this year. They have not only defeated their biggest rival; they have also managed to do it with flare. That was enough for thousands to hop on the hype train in support of Team Liquid.
What do Liquid’s chances at the finals look like?
Team Liquid is currently progressing with a 100% win rate this September 2018. They have beaten some of the most decorated teams this season including NiP (Ninjas in Pyjamas), Winstrike, Vega, HR, and OpTic. With 16,558 kills Nitr0 is leading the team steadily up the final stage. Liquid has secured the third world rank with a 60% win rate and total earnings of $1,501,549. In short, team Liquid has a strong chance of winning FACEIT Major London 2018. Now, we have to wait to find out who wins the MIBR vs. Natus Vincere semi-finals on September 22, 2018.
