Unbiased predictions as always and I added in the percentages bcz I can
#1 Preity Punjab's Azalean Pichus (4) v. #4 Delhi Dragapults (6)
OU1: Pinecoishot v.
J0RIS (35-65): J0ris is generally a pretty solid player. He hasn't performed to his full potential but I do believe him to win here. Pineco on the other hand has gone winless after the snorlax week1 game which is def not a good sign.
OU2:
Arc v. Baddy (55-45): Two players who usually perform alright in tours but with some suspect losses here and there. I consider Baddy to be the slightly better player but leaning Arc cz hr builds.
Ubers:
TrueNora v. RichardMillePlain (55-45): Richard is the better player overall but I doubt he cares much about this tour + lana del rey prep
UU: Saurav the great v.
Taka (45-55): Both have had some very suspect games over the season and Fabio in general doesn't play well in pressure situations so giving slight edge to Taka. This is also the first time in history Cynde UU prep has won any games so thats cool to see
Monotype: Dead by Daylight v.
crash (30-70): Better player but its monotype so doesnt matter much anw
Doubles: AIRedzone v.
Code (35-65): I think Code has looked significantly better all season
1v1:
Kala chasmah v. NTG Cuz IDK (70-30): Kala seemingly always wins in 1v1 and while NTG did win the previous encounter, still leaning Kala by a lot
National Dex: One Last Kiss v.
sealoo (45-55): Olk is currently the Mada of smogon in joining every tour but unlike Mada he actually wins games. Sealoo on the other hand is apparently the best Natdex player rn which def doesn't mean shit but u know.
Random Battle: Hrishioo7 v.
USN (45-55): I consider Hrish to be a very talented player but he has had some suspect games and USN has been one of the better rands player for while now.
SWSH/SM/ORAS Bo3 (ORAS first):
IPF v. MGdos16 (55-45): The best part about hitting rock-bottom is that the only way us UP. Ipf ofc has looked absolutely horrible whole season but I do think he will clutch here.
#2 Kochi Quakers (6) v. #3 Chennai Shark Kings (4)
OU1: SirPeanutCronch v.
JJ09LIE (25-75) : Better player by a long margin
OU2:
kDCA v. purbaj (75-25): Kdca has been having quite an amazing run in OU with OLT and ongoing SCL. Purbaj has performed well this season in all the 36 tiers he was slotted in but I think there is too much of a skill gap esp in OU.
Ubers: 8truc v.
entrocefalo (35-65): Entro ofc is the better player. Now the question is with him not caring as much + Hoenn prep, will it be enough? Lol no
UU:
seraphz v. AJ (60-40): Seraphz seems to always win in HPL so going with that
Monotype: twinkay v.
Cielau (45-55): Probably the closest matchup of the semis. Going with Cielau cz he has better SV results I think
Doubles: Loudwinner v.
Opelucid (40-60): Normally I would bold loudwinner vs any non Tyo Indian douer but this season he hasn't performed at all. Opelucid on the other hand is in the opposite extreme in form
1v1:
Mcthelegit v. Liimpy (65-35): Limpy once was decent in 1v1 but this isnt 2023 anymore sadly
National Dex:
Quinn v. GOATED im_m0rtal. (60-40): Very weird matchup. Quinn hasnt played a single game yet and idk why metagross isnt starting here. Abhk does have the record of turning random players into gold but Idt thats what will happen here.
Random Battle:
RoFnA v. fatBatman (60-40): While I do think fbm is the better player, he plays sporadically now and Rofna is in p good form in rands
SWSH/SM/ORAS Bo3 (ORAS first):
NoName6293 v. Typical_bastard (75-25): Same as JJ
#1 Preity Punjab's Azalean Pichus (0) v. #4 Delhi Dragapults (0)
