Invictus Gaming vs. Vici Gaming Preview & Prediction- Free 1/14 DOTA 2

The opponents will cross paths at the group stage of the Perfect World DPC China Winter: Division 1 2021 tournament this Friday. The tournament features both notable and the best teams from Europe, China, Southeast Asia, North America, and South America, with a prize pool for each region amounting to $205,000 for Upper Division and $75,000 for the Lower Division. Points acquired from this event will determine their qualification for the Major Event and eventually The International 2022. Invictus Gaming is the favorite to win this duel.

Invictus Gaming Team Stats and Latest Results

Invictus Gaming is ranked #7 in the CQ-Esports Dota 2 Ranking and has a CQ.Score of 1757. The Chinese team has won 1 out of their 3 matches at the group stage of the Perfect World DPC China Winter: Division 1 2021 tournament. They defeated Phoenix Gaming (2:0) but lost to Royal Never Give Up (2:1) and EHOME (2:1). The team’s last achievement was 3rd place in the Huya Dota2 Winter Invitational 2021 tournament where they were awarded $ 18,028. At the same time, they featured at The International 10 but lost to Secret (2:0) at the Main Event - UB Semifinal. Over the last month, they have played 10 matches, won 5 of them and dropped 3 positions in the ranking. Their all-time win rate currently stands at 52%.

The team’s best-played map (Default 5v5) has a win rate of 57% and their roster consist of flyfly (50% all-time win rate), Fade (60%), Oli~ (51%), Emo (59%), and JT- (50%).

Vici Gaming Team Stats and Latest Results

Vici Gaming is ranked #15 in the CQ-Esports Dota 2 Ranking and has a CQ.Score of 1734. The team is currently on a 2-match losing streak and has a 40%-win rate from their last 10 games. At the group stage of the ongoing 2021 Perfect World DPC China Winter: Division 1 tournament, they have defeated LBZS (2:1) but lost to Team Aster (2:0) and PSG.LGD (2:0). Vici Gaming finished 3rd at the Huya Dota2 Winter Invitational 2021 tournament and was awarded $ 18,028. They also played the WePlay AniMajor 2021 tournament and lost to Evil Geniuses (2:1) at the Bracket - LB Final. The team has played 10 matches over the last month, won 4 of them and dropped 9 positions in the ranking. Meanwhile, their all-time win rate currently stands at 61%.

The team’s best-played map (Default 5v5) has a win rate of 57% (similar to their opponent). Their line-up consists of Xm (60% all-time win rate), Irving (40%), Guanhong Cheng (59%), Yds (51%), and poyoyo (51%).

Invictus Gaming vs. Vici Gaming H2H Record

Head-to-head stats show 33 meetings between the opponents. So far, Vici Gaming has won in 20 meetings and Invictus Gaming won in 13 previous encounters.

Invictus Gaming vs. Vici Gaming Betting Preview

We are predicting a win for Invictus Gaming because they have a better position in the CQ-Esports Dota 2 Ranking. Even though both sides have lost 2 matches at the group stage, Invictus Gaming has better performance since they managed to snatch 1 map in both matches. On the other hand, Vici Gaming lost 2:0 in both of their 2 matches. Hence, it would be safe to go with a win for Invictus Gaming.

The Pick: Invictus Gaming to win.