The stage is set for another epic CS2 Shanghai Major 2024, with teams from around the world vying for the coveted championship title. While every squad dreams of glory, some face an uphill battle. This article dives into our bold predictions, highlighting teams most likely to go 0-3, those primed for a dominant 3-0 run, and powerhouses expected to qualify for the next stage – but not without facing stiff competition. Get ready, here is the way to your Shanghai Major diamond coin.
Remember, recent form isn’t always a guarantee, and the Major’s history is rife with upsets. So, feel free to combine our insights with your own analysis for the ultimate Pick’Em success!
Opening Stage 0-3 Eliminated Predictions
Rare Atom
Asian teams have been moving up the CS2 ladder but the majority of them have not quite produced the results that should be worrying for teams attending the major. While MongolZ were able to take a few scalps at big events, Rare Atom remains an unknown quantity will lesser experienced individuals who are unlikely to win a single game given arranged fixtures which makes them an ideal candidate for 0-3 Pick’Ems.
Wildcard
Despite its flawless run in the RMR, Wildcard has barely maintained its position in the upper echelons of North American CS. This begs the question of whether they will be able to hold themselves against the more drilled sides from Europe. RMR results are hard to replicate in the actual event which given teams come far more prepared and are not shy of opening up their playbook.
Opening Stage 3-0 Advanced Predictions
Virtus.pro
Putting aside all the teams in the following round, Virtus.pro is arguably the team with the hottest pair of hands at the moment. Not only have they produced good results against top opposition, but they have had decent runs in tournaments this year and are only shy of a trophy. They are heavy favorites against MIBR on the opening day and can carry the momentum for the rest of the opening stage which makes them an excellent candidate to qualify with a 3-0 scoreline.
Complexity
A perfect blend of talent and experience might give CoL the edge over all the teams in the tournament. CoL has delivered good results in recent tournaments against top oppositions which would be complaining enough to bet for them in the opening stage with the given level of competition along with their tournament path, 3-0 is within their touching distance.
Opening Stage 3:1, 3:2 Advanced Predictions
- Liquid
- The MongolZ
- Furia
- BIG
- Cloud9
- Fnatic
As impressive as these teams are, their form building upto the tournament has yielded mixed results for which they are likely to make it to the next round but not without some difficulty. A Plethora of talent in the opening stage will make sure the competition is intense and every team on their day is capable of making it all the way to the next stage.
Suffice it to say that these are the predictions we have made based on the recent performances of all the aforementioned teams. One thing to consider is that most teams had a few weeks of practice ahead of the tournament and differences in performance are common occurrences at the major. Majors have witnessed some of the biggest upsets in CS so feel free to blend our suggestions to your analytical skills.
