Bet highlight:

1. Virtus.Pro’s (VP) map pool looks solid, with potential maps where they’ll have the upper hand.
2. VP might have the right dynamics to challenge Eternal Fire (EF), even in their incredible form.
3. ICY is landing some insane shots, which could create problems for EF’s riflers and even challenge woxic.

Full analysis:

One match I’m not entirely confident in but will still take a shot at is Eternal Fire vs. Virtus.Pro in IEM Katowice. I’m backing VP here because EF’s odds at 1.47 seem too low. Statistically, those odds make sense—EF is on an incredible run, dominating teams they wouldn’t have stood a chance against just half a year ago.

However, VP could be the team with the right tools to stop EF’s momentum. All of VP’s players are performing well, each holding a 1+ rating. Even though ICY’s overall rating isn’t mind-blowing, he’s been hitting some insane shots that could put EF’s riflers under pressure and even challenge woxic’s impact.

VP’s roster shows real promise in its early days, and this match could be a turning point to prove they’re contenders for a top 5 spot in 2025. While I’m keeping the stake low at 1/5, I do see some slight value in this bet.