This pick has the potential to quickly turn into a risky choice, where I could end up looking foolish. On the other hand, it’s a pick I feel I need to try. Wildcard is a team that should never be underestimated. They are playing with a lot of confidence right now, which makes them an unpredictable opponent. On the other hand, Liquid is overall the stronger team. They demonstrated their strength with an impressive comeback against Cloud9, which looked very solid.
Arguments for playing the tip:
- The two teams faced off in this year’s RMR, where Wildcard came out victorious after a dramatic comeback. The game itself wasn’t anything special, but the mental advantage Wildcard gained cannot be underestimated.
- Wildcard is a team you should not count out against anyone right now. They are playing with full confidence and belief in their abilities.
- With wins over teams like Fnatic, 9z, Pain, and Liquid, it’s clear that Wildcard has built strong belief in their potential.
- A small advantage for Wildcard in this match is that we’re likely to end up on a map where they have shown strength, while Liquid has not been overly convincing on another map lately.
Keep an eye on:
- Liquid enters this match with a strong comeback against Cloud9, showing they still have the necessary mentality and game sense.
- Wildcard may have had a bit of luck the last time they met Liquid, and there’s no doubt that Liquid is the better team on paper.
- Individually, Liquid is the stronger team when it comes to firepower and individual class. If their players step up as they should, they will be superior.
- A poor start for Wildcard could quickly make this pick risky. I doubt Wildcard will be able to repeat their comeback from the last encounter, as Liquid should be strong enough to prevent it from happening again.
