Predictions for week 3, I once again finished 17-15 last week
First off, we have two teams who won last week: the Lotads and the Super Sensitive Miniors. This is a rematch from MPL4 finals, and both teams are the only two in the tournament who have been in 3 consecutive MPLs. Interestingly, the Miniors have managed to get the exact same scores in week 1 and week 2 as they did in the corresponding weeks in MPL4. To continue that trend, they would need to 7-1 this week. They surprised last week by nearly sweeping the gengars in USM and having the best USM record in the tour so far due to some solid counter teaming.
Littleroot Lotads (6) vs Meteor Falls Miniors (2)
USUM:
double switches vs Zesty43 - Haven't really seen Zesty play mono, but he's a good player so I'm sure will do fine. Switches finally got out of his slump with a win last week, but needs to get out of his comfort zone if he doesn't want to be easily out prepped.
USUM:
Shiba vs H.M.N.I.P - hardly see
Pedro win in DPP, can't see it happening in mono
If this was for meme building tho, definitely bolded.
USUM:
Charmflash vs Xiri - Xiri's pretty good, but Charmflash is better overall. Xiri's game with Havens was really messy while Charmflash seems to have played his outs well from what I remember.
USUM:
col49 vs vs MJ - col49's a better player overall, and honestly I just had to give the miniors 0-4.
ORAS: Ridley vs
Attribute - Attribute's been solid so far and really motivated, meanwhile Ridley dodged last week!
ORAS:
rozes vs Paleo - Paleo just seems to be struggling lately which I think rozes will be able to capitalize on.
BW:
Zukushiku vs Freeroamer - Probably the most hyped BW matchup in the tour. Freeroamer has been doing better lately but I think Zuku will be able to bounce back. He's also just one of my favorite players, so hope he does well n.n
BO3: Insult vs
ima - ima has more experience with the metas so he gets the edge. However, Insult was able to pick up BW easily last week, he definitely can take this.
Overall, some cool games in this series like Ridley vs Attribute and Zuku vs Freeroamer. Pietro being freed will also be entertaining.
Most interesting game: Zukushiku vs Freeroamer
Two of the best in the meta, should be a fun game.
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Two Island Tapus(4) vs Hearthome Honchkrows (4)
USUM:
trash vs TheArchitect_ - trash's week 1 was bad but his past successes give him the edge. Haven't seen much of TheArchitect besides his Mono WC tryouts which weren't too impressive but Kaiser hypes him up so he might surprise. Hope he does well tho, need more Caanadians doing well n.n
USUM: Days for Dabs vs
Clearly - DFD got a horrible mu last week so hard to judge him on that. Clearly has been performing comfortably despite his long absence, and at his peak he's one of the best mono players of all time imo.
USUM:
Pak vs Star - Star's been having a rough tour and it's hard to imagine him being 0-3 ever, but Pak has been pretty solid and has more experience.
USUM: Catalystic vs
Bitana - Bit's just the better mono player, but shouldn't count Cata out since he preps very seriously
ORAS:
Cell vs Jase The World - Jase has been playing well so far, but gonna give this one to Cell.
ORAS: Sae vs
Sabella - This will be fun one, edging Sabella because he's more reputable.
BW:
dcae vs Oberyn - dcae has been doing very well. Curious to see how Oberyn will do in BW after some issues in USM.
BO3: FLCL vs
1 True Lycan - Finally Lycan is in Bo3 where I think he should have been, can't imagine him being 0-3 (don't disappoint me again)
overall, a pretty decent series with some fun games.
Most interesting match: Sae vs Sabella
Two players that were quite strong in ORAS, hoping they bring some cool teams and not just Mega-Medi spam.
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These two teams had beef before the draft even started so looking forward to what will ensue from that.
Cinnabar Charizards (1) vs
Goldenrod Gengars (7)
USUM: TPP vs
dahli - one of the best on the mono sheet PERIOD
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USUM: Vodoom vs
Waszap - Vodoom smacked Zap around plenty before, but with Chait's help he should have the edge. Vodoom is also super bipolar and will either be super prepped or bring smt stupid and complain after
USUM: TJ vs
EviGaro - Managed both before, picking Evi since I think she's better overall
USUM: Harpp vs
Feitan the steam - Same thing as every week, super high on Feitan. Harpp has been a bit shaky lately imo
ORAS: UltraBallz vs
Finchinator - Overall better player & has been doing well so far in the tour. Looking forward to seeing UltraBallz play tho
ORAS: Izaya vs
ArkenCiel - Izaya gets too stressed when I pick him n.n Also, would like to see Arken actually win one since he's being an actual team player in this tour
BW:
North vs KuraiTenshi26 - North is super solid in BW and had to give the Charizards 1 at least
BO3:maroon vs
Chaitanya - Finally time for maroon to prove to the Gengars managers that he's worth 15k instead of 20k.
Overall, not actually as one-sided as my predictions. Especially after Gengars slip up last week.
Most interesting game: Vodoom vs Waszap
Honestly the odds of this being an actually quality game are low, they are bound to bring some awful teams that are the result of situation prep. The most exciting part is the shit talk the will precede and follow the game, possibly during too if we are lucky.
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Sunyshore Surskits (5) vs Cherrygrove Cherubis (3)
USUM:
Eien vs Wincon - 0-2 vs should be 0-2. This should be a really fun one unless they bring ugly teams or have a wack MU. 0-3 Eien is kinda unbelievable so will give him the edge.
USUM:
Feliburn vs Brisked - Brisked will spend the week prepping, get the right matchup but still lose vs bad match up expert Feli
USUM:
Havens vs Coconut - Haven't seen Coconut play mono before
USUM:
Decem vs gum - same as with Coconut, plus tutored by Exca is not a good sign
ORAS:
Eternally vs Vid - Eternally has been performing super well so far, no more picking against the goat
ORAS: Corporal Levi vs
Arifeen - more experience
BW: trace vs
Jyph - Jyph knows BW very well, and he has the power to dodge two dracos in a row
BO3: Raichy vs
zugubu royale - Same as last week, his berry madness will end up delivering in the perfect situation
Overall, some fun games and some that will prob be quickly forgotten.
Most interesting game: Eien vs Wincon
Two of the most expensive buys, both will need to make their price worth it. Highly rated USM players that tend to bring some cool techs.
better lineup from honchkrows though imo
