On May 27, the tier-2 scene will feature several intriguing matches where bookmakers have clearly underestimated some lineups. We've analyzed the map pool, team form, win rates, and head-to-head encounters to select the 5 most justified bets that only true pros make.
Nemiga to Win Against Sinners (1.55)
At first glance, the teams look evenly matched: both show a series of wins and decent results. However, the key advantage for Nemiga is their stable Inferno map (83% win rate), which is a weak point for Sinners (45%). Moreover, in head-to-head encounters, Nemiga has already defeated the Czech team three times. Despite the winning streak of Sinners , Nemiga has a better chance of winning due to their strong map pool and experience.
CYBERSHOKE to Win Against BIG (2.90)
One of the riskiest yet potentially profitable options. Despite being the underdog, CYBERSHOKE is currently on a great run: 6 wins in their last 7 matches, including confident maps against NiP and Passion UA . BIG , on the other hand, is experiencing a series of failures and has a low win rate on all key maps. Betting on an upset seems logical, especially with higher odds.
Nexus to Win Against Apogee (1.90)
Nexus is an extremely unstable lineup, but they thrive in matches against similar teams like Apogee . Apogee has a very limited map pool and weak offense on Nuke and Anubis, where Nexus appears more confident. Both teams have lost to all the top teams, but Nexus at least managed to take maps and fight until the end. Here, the opponent's strength seems overrated.
Total Maps Over 2.5 in NiP vs. Nexus Match (2.30)
Ninjas in Pyjamas remain the favorite, but not without weaknesses. The matchup with Nexus is perfect for a long battle: both teams have similar strong maps (Dust2, Nuke), and in their last two head-to-head matches, Nexus took at least one map. Moreover, in 4 of their last 5 games, NiP did not finish the match in two maps. The likelihood of a 2:1 result is high.
Zero Tenacity to Win Against Fire Flux (1.72)
Despite being even in head-to-head encounters (2:2), Zero Tenacity is currently much more stable. Fire Flux lost to CYBERSHOKE and Sashi, and even victories against weaker lineups were hard-fought. Zero Tenacity , on the other hand, is on a winning streak, including victories against Sinners and Monte . The team is composed, focused, and ready to avenge two losses to FF in May.
Remember to bet responsibly: bets should be reasoned, not emotional. And remember: the winner is not the one who knows all the odds, but the one who knows how to interpret them correctly.