AXOLOTL vs VODAFONE GIANTS SPAIN Lol BETTING & MATCH DETAILS
?The PG Nationals 2021 semi-finalists Axoltl will clash with the SuperLiga (SL) summer champions, Vodafone Giants.Spain, in the quarter-finals of the Iberian Cup on Thursday, November 4. As the recent LoL betting odds imply, this should be a very one-sided affair, and there is not much that would suggest otherwise.
Axlotl have done reasonably well this tournament; however, they have only won against eMonkeyz (1-0), Astralis B (1-0), and Team Questo (2-1), which are some of the weakest Spanish LoL teams.
Vodafone Giants have achieved far more over the year and are one of the favourites to go all the way; however, they haven’t played a single official match in nearly two months. While we don’t believe Axoltl are good enough to win this bout under normal circumstances, we also don’t see how the ring-rusty Giants can walk away with a clean sweep.
There’s a good chance that Axoltl win one map, but we wouldn’t trust them to go beyond that.
Vodafone Giants.Spain -1.5 maps
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ASUS ROG Army vs. eMonkeyz
Both ASUS and the Monkeyz can be happy with their performances from the last two days, as they gathered points by drawing matches they were generally expected to lose. A 2-0 win here would be greatly helpful to either team, as all the biggest playoff contenders have failed to get a significant lead over their competition, and each line-up still has a chance to fight for the title.
ASUS played two very close games against Movistar, where it was again their teamfighting that shone bright as they made a terrific comeback in game 1. eMonkeyz got outmacroed in the first game against Giants, but later confirmed that they can play quick snowball comps well and capitalize on good early game plays. If they do something similar against ASUS, they might take a game from them too. However, I don’t think they can do it twice against a well-meshing team like ASUS, so I can see this duel ending in a draw.
Chance of winning analysis: 50% ASUS, 30% draw, 20% eMonkeyz
Betting prediction: ASUS ROG Army to win, paying $1.90 at GG Bet.
KIYF eSports Club vs. Vodafone Giants
Giants have had a bit of an oopsie in their last match, after their passive late-game comp was fully exploited by eMonkeyz. The questionable drafts draw a bit of a shadow on an otherwise great start from them. KIYF have also started well, and their players have clicked together right off the bat, and this match should be the derby of the superweek.
KIYF’s clever play and focus on Carzzy as their main carry has helped them a lot, with the young ADC having some terrific performances. Giants have good macro and teamfighting, but their reliance on split-pushing could be an issue if they decide to go with the strategy yet again. They will need to focus on their bot lane more than usual if they want to stay afloat, and their opponents should look to punish any mistakes. Giants are a good team, though, and I expect them to bounce back even if they lose the first game.
Chance of winning analysis: 30% KIYF, 50% draw, 20% Giants
Betting prediction: KIYF eSports Club to win, paying $8.00 at GG Bet.
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eMonkeyz vs. Vodafone Giants
The Monkeyz haven’t really had the best of starts in their first two matches, with a draw against Penguins and a convincing loss to Movistar Riders. Still without a series win in 2018, they will be looking to surprise Giants, who are currently sharing the pole position with a draw and a win.
Giants’ top laner Yoppa is in terrific form, having carried hard against Dragons E.C. last week, and so is their jungler Razork. The synergy between the players is looking crisp, and this is still their greatest strength: clean macro play and good teamfighting enable them to quickly finish games after getting a lead in the early game. They’re not as good when playing from behind, and that’s where eMonkeyz should look for an opportunity – their rookie mid laner Czekolad is proving to be a very talented player, capable of winning lane and playing well as the main carry of the team. However, the rest of eMz needs to step up substantially to be able to stand up to Giants, and they still haven’t shown that they’re good enough to take games off the top teams.
Betting prediction: Vodafone Giants to win, paying $1.18 at GG Bet.
ASUS ROG Army vs. Movistar Riders
Movistar Riders have started the season well after drawing against MAD Lions and smashing eMonkeyz in their previous games, and on paper, ASUS shouldn’t be a tough opponent for them. Interestingly enough, the Army has performed much better than expected, and their presumably “washed up” players have shown that they still have a lot to offer.
Movistar have seemingly dropped the strategy of using substitutes more than any other team, and their current 5-man unit is repaying the trust from the management by playing great. Both Jeskla and Hatrixx have had terrific carry performances, and the rest of the team was able to back them up with solid gameplay of their own. The versatile Norwegian mid laner is the Riders’ main strong point as he is able to play both carries and support-oriented champions, enabling the team to prepare multiple strategies. ASUS’s veterans are on a decent run with two draws with their ADC Sedrion playing particularly well, and an early game advantage means a lot for them. I don’t think Movistar are shaky enough to lose lanes against them, though, and they should take this series.
Betting prediction: Movistar Riders to win, paying $1.38 at GG Bet.