FaZe vs Heroic Preview and Prediction- Free Betting Picks 8/19
FaZe and Heroic 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 7th ranked FaZe has an international mix of players and recently added Kjaerbye to the squad. Kjaerbye’s addition completes the roster and definitely adds a much better look to the esteemed list of players. However, whether this roster change can change the fortunes of the team is still up for debate. Train and Overpass are the best maps for FaZe.
Heroic’s Danish CS:GO roster has shown steady improvements over the past few months. The squad relies on the individual performance of players like niko, TeSeS and stavn. These players have stepped up to help the team out of difficult situations multiple times. With a 1.16 rating, stavn has been the star on the roster.
Pick: FaZe (-160 @ Pinnacle)
FaZe’s roster change will see the players go into a honeymoon phase where the team performs above expectations. The roster does not lack skill and definitely has put forth a strong performance in recent months. I am taking FaZe to win this match.
