1. Tricking vs. 8. z0mOG - Making the obvious call here, I think Tricking has become in one of the most dominant players out there, both in team and individual tournaments, I think he's got the right mentality and plays extremely well with that unorthodox style he has, yet real effective against people who probably struggle figuring out what's the optimal path to take him on. I think most of those factors play on his favor, whereas zomog, while not being regarded as an extraordinary player, I think he's got the tools to pull this one out, I do not believe the odds are entirely against him, even then this will be real tough for him to go through.
2. Finchinator vs. 7. xray - I think this one is the most even match out of the four, kind asad I have to go against one of my former teammates. I think Finchinator has excelled recently in tournaments, while over the years he has been consistent and pulled good results, I don't think he's been as dominant as he's been now, the confidence and the hard work he displays are absolutely astounding. On the other hand xray is real good too, but he can be a bit shaky whenever he derails, so I'd say his chances might come from the vigilance, and certainly the teams he plays with.
3. SoulWind vs. 11. Welli0u - I don't think I'm gonna say anything that has been said already, SoulWind has become a staple in almost every tournament in the circuit, therefore, I do believe this could be either a lopsided series, or an even one. By all means, I think welliou is just as capable, this is Pokémon after all, but sw has the momentum going on for him, as seen in his series vs Bad Ass where he completely overwhelmed him after such an incredible display, whereas welliou barely pulled his series vs ojama with a few lucky breaks in BW.
13. ABR vs. 5. Empo - About this one, I think this could be either the most epic and intense series out of the four, or the kind of series I'd break my keyboard in from typing "LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OMFL DOHPLDFHNDSPÑJDPDHSNOCD" a hundred times. I think both dudes are extremely good players, but if I had to compare, Empo's evolution as a player has been a bit slower than ABR's so I've always considered him the better one out of the two. ABR also has the edge in bw, as he's slowly become into a great builder and player there, whereas I'd say they're both evenly matched in SM and ORAS.