MIBR vs G2 Preview and Prediction- Free Betting Picks 8/19

MIBR and G2 will face each other in the opening match of the ESL One Cologne Online 2020:Europe. The two European teams are a part of Group A and the winner of this match proceeds to the upper bracket round 2. The ESL One Cologne 2020 is divided into several smaller regional events due to the coronavirus pandemic. The European segment of the tournament has sixteen teams competing for a $325,000 prize pool. The tournament uses a double-elimination GSL format group stage where the top eight teams move forward to the playoffs.

The 16th ranked MIBR has slipped off its peak performance but is slowly climbing back in the rankings. The former world’s No. 1 team has added kNgV- and trk to its squad with the hopes of improving firepower. Despite being the in-game leader, FalleN’s performance is crucial to MIBR’s results. The captain has an aggressive AWPing style that allows him to catch proponents off-guard. With a high accuracy and excellent timing, FalleN is able to win matches single-handedly.

G2 is ranked 5th in the world and is one of the strongest CS:GO teams around. The organization pivoted to an international roster that has yielded dividends for them. The team is very strong on Vertigo, Train and INferno. With a 1.12 rating, huNter- is crucial to the team’s success. KennyS has been in great form and his performance will define the outcome of G2’s ESL One Cologne journey.

Pick: Total under 2.5 (-153 @ Pinnacle)

I am taking G2 and MIBR to be done in under 2.5 maps. The two teams are polar opposites in playstyle and G2 should be able to easily dominate their Brazilian opponents.