Xtreme vs Cloud Dawning

⭐️ Xtreme Gaming enter the qualifiers fresh off their appearances at major international tournaments. In late September, they swept both GamerLegion and Level UP 2-0, and even managed to take individual maps off LGD Gaming, despite ultimately falling 1-2 in both series against that opponent. By contrast, Cloud Dawning have struggled for consistency: in the DreamLeague qualifiers, they suffered back-to-back 0-2 defeats to Zenith and Cloud Rising, though they did manage a clean sweep over Resp Gaming between those losses.

The gap in the caliber of regular opposition is especially apparent here. Xtreme are used to facing top-tier global teams and maintain a high tempo even after shaky early games. Cloud Dawning have already shown vulnerability against more organized squads in regional qualifiers, and it will be even tougher for them to hold key positions and manage their economy against Xtreme. Given this disparity, the favorites are well-positioned to close out the series in two maps. Prediction: Xtreme Gaming with a -1.5 map handicap.