Gambit vs. G2, Preview & Prediction - Free 5/8 CS:GO

Gambit is a favorite to defeat G2 in this Best of 3 encounter when they meet in the semi-final at the DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 on Saturday. The winner of this clash will face the better side from a clash between Heroic and FURIA/Natus Vincere.

Gambit Team Stats and Latest Results

The No. 1 team in the world bounced back from a loss to Heroic in the Grand final of the ESL Pro League Season 13 with six consecutive wins. Gambit beat NASR, FURIA, and Heroic to win $30,000 and a ticket for the BLAST Premier Spring Final, while they defeated Fiend, G2, and Natus Vincere earlier at this tournament. Gambit won 16 of the previous 17 matches.

In the last three months, Gambit was excellent on Mirage (81.8% win rate), Vertigo (81.8%), and Train (75.0%), while their “weakest” displays came on Dust2 (60.0%). Gambit assembled its current squad in February 2021 and appeared on 78 maps with a record of 55 wins and 23 losses. The lineup is made of Hobbit (1.21 rating), interz (0.98), Ax1Le (1.20), sh1ro (1.26), and nafany (1.06).

G2 Team Stats and Latest Results

G2 is also playing in a good form of late, and just like Gambit, they secured a place at the BLAST Premier Spring Final, along with $30,000, while they booked a ticket for the IEM Summer 2021 through the IEM Summer 2021 Closed Qualifier. At the DreamHack Masters Spring 2021, G2 beat Spirit, mousesports, Virtus.pro, and Astralis. G2 won ten of the last 12 games.

Talking about the maps in the previous three months, G2 was strong on Inferno (81.8%) and Vertigo (72.7%), while they were below average only on Dust2 (45.5%). G2 has been playing with the same lineup since March this year and appeared on 47 maps with a record of 31 wins and 16 losses. The team members are JaCkz (0.98), NiKo (1.13), huNter- (1.14), AmaNEk (0.98), and nexa (0.97).

Gambit vs. G2 H2H Record

These teams have faced on two occasions so far, and Gambit won both matches, including the most recent one earlier at this tournament.

Gambit vs. G2 Betting Preview

The difference between $100,000 and $20,000 is quite significant, so I am pretty sure the rivals will give their all to fight for the main prize and reach the Grand final. Although I expect to see a close encounter, my personal favorite and surely the best team of 2021 is going to win this match. In other words, feel free to bet on Gambit to win on Saturday.

The Pick: Gambit to win (-167 @GGBET)