Complexity vs MAD Lions Preview and Prediction- Free Betting Picks 8/19

Complexity and MAD Lions 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.

MAD Lions recently lost one of its star players, Bubzkji, to Astralis. The youngster was a crucial piece of the MAD Lions puzzle. The team has added innocent to its squad, although, the language differences will play a crucial role in his integration to the roster. MAD Lions is very strong on Mirage and Nuke.

Complexity’s CS:GO roster has slowly created a name for itself after roster’s creation. The team has a lot of firepower and its in-game leader, blameF, is often at the top of the scoreboards. The team is very strong on Mirage, Nuke and Vertigo. The combination of a high-skilled roster and in-depth understanding of the opponent’s playstyle gives Complexity a massive advantage in its matches.

Pick: Complexity -1.5 handicap (-119 @ Pinnacle)

MAD Lions’ recent roster change is bound to create problems for the team in its first significant tournament. Complexity’s stability and the detailed homework by its in-game leader gives the team a massive advantage in this match. I am taking Complexity to win a -1.5 handicap bet against MAD Lions.