In the group A of the ESEA Premier Season 36 Winstrike and forZe will face each other. The two Russian teams already showed an exciting duel twice in February. Between Winstrike and forZe, however, the odds clearly favor the team around NickelBack.

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Author's tip: Winstrike wins

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Table of Content

A total of 18 teams will play in the ESEA Premier Season 36. Divided into two groups, the lineups will play for eight playoff spots. The total prize money is 50,000 USD and the winner of the tournament gets a spot at ESL Pro League Season 14.

Currently Winstrike is still undefeated in the ESEA and is in an outstanding form at the moment. After five days of play, the team is almost certain to advance to the playoffs.

Date and provider

The match between Winstrike and forZe will take place on 03.03.2021 live at 7.00 p.m. (CET). Whether there will be a stream is still uncertain, but very likely. However, there will not be a German cast for this match.

EPG Family - Latest performance & results

After the new signings of Krad and Forester, Winstrike is in great form. The team is undefeated in the ESEA Premier so far and is 5-0 in games. The lineup also impressed yesterday (Tuesday) with further wins against SAW and AGO. All players are currently performing consistently well. However, 19-year-old El1an, who has been under contract with the team since mid-2019, stands out in particular.

While the first performances of the new year were still rather mixed, Winstrike is currently on a winning run. At the Vulkan Fight Series, the team was eliminated in the playoffs against Gambit, and at the Snow Sweet Snow, the tournament ended in 9th-12th place and a loss to forZe. On the sixth day of play, the team around IGL NickelBack can practically secure a place in the playoffs. Between Winstrike and forZe, the odds favor the team relatively clearly.

forZe - Latest performance & results

ForZe also recently decided to make a lineup change. The two long-term players xsepower and facecrack had to leave the team. KENSI and zorte came from ex-ETHEREAL and will strengthen forZe. However, the first games have not gone according to plan so far. At the Snow Sweet Snow 1 and European Development Championship the team finished 5th-8th respectively. In the duel with Winstrike, forZe is in the underdog role given the odds.

In the ESEA Premier, the team got its first win on the third matchday against HellRaisers. The first two games forZe lost 1-2 against Apeks and SAW respectively. For the Russian lineup, wins in the next few matchdays are absolutely necessary for advancing to the playoffs. The gap to the fourth place is already six points. However, ForZe has two games less than the Swedish lineup.

EPG Family vs. forZe - Map-Veto prediction

The bans are Inferno and Vertigo. Between Winstrike and forZe, the tip regarding the maps is Overpass and Mirage. Dust2 and Nuke could be the deciders.

EPG Family vs. forZe - Prediction

Between Winstrike and forZe, the tip is on the favorite. Winstrike should clearly win Overpass and start the clash with a 1:0 lead.

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