Heroic vs paIN Gaming Prediction: Team 2 Will Exceed Expectations

Prediction for the PGL Major Copenhagen match, which will take place on March 23d. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Heroic

Virtus.pro defeated Heroes, resulting in a 2-1 win-loss balance. Heroic's next game against paIN Gaming will be away from the majors. During the tournament, they defeated FaZe Clan (13-10), but lost to Complexity (17-19) and Virtus.pro (6-13). What does the team need to beat top opponents?

The match against Complexity was decided in extra rounds, where mental state plays a significant role, and the value of each moment increases exponentially. The American team was stronger, so Heroic could not avoid the meeting with the Bears. Against Virtus.pro, they lacked discipline and tactical advantage, leading to a significant gap. It was extremely challenging to recover from the 2:10 score. Heroic performed poorly at the tournament, with a negative win rate in both attack and defense. Only nicodooz stood out among the players, showing a good level of shooting with a rating higher than 1.1 HLTV points.

Heroic qualified for the majors through the opening stage, where they faced mostly tier-3 teams and secured a 2-0 lead. In BO3, they pulled off a surprise win over Eternal Fire (2-0). However, during the main stage, it becomes more challenging for the Heroes to demonstrate their skill level.

paIN Gaming

PaIN Gaming has a slim chance of securing a playoff spot in PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. The team should have had a short journey through the Elimination Stage. However, an incredible BO3 against The MongolZ changed their fate. The two teams played 41 rounds on Inferno to determine the winner, and PaIN Gaming narrowly won in the shootouts. This turn of events could pose a threat to Heroic.

The history of the Copenhagen Major demonstrates that South American teams can achieve incredible results when they are on a roll. During the Opening Stage, paIN Gaming was predicted to go 0-3, but the team secured a victory against Apeks and then defeated ENCE and SAW. One of their advantages is that the Brazilians are quite emotional. PaIN Gaming are genuinely happy to win and fearlessly act on the server. On the first game day, the team was stopped, but The Mongolz could not keep up with such a pace. The team captain, biguzera, is also the best player. During the Opening Stage, he ranked in the top 5 individually, and in the Elimination Stage, he earned 1.15 HLTV points. PaIN Gaming has nothing to lose in this match. Although the team is considered the underdog in this confrontation, in Copenhagen, the underdogs do not always lose.

Expert Betting Tips

Heroic outperforms the Brazilians, but they struggle in challenging situations. Yesterday, PaIN Gaming was on the brink of elimination, but now they are motivated after their victory over The Mongolz and are fighting for a playoff spot. In every major tournament, there is always at least one team that exceeds expectations, and Heroic is not the most formidable opponent. The Brazilians have the opportunity to extend their 'fairy tale' for another day.