Two of the Best Teams in the World are about to take each other on!
After a break because
of the Lunar New Year, the LPL is back with twelve matches. Here's a preview of a few games that you might find interesting to watch. The games start at
06.00 AM CEST 00.00AM EST.
by Michael "Tribble" Godani
February 27
Vici Gaming (3-3-4) vs Energy Pacemaker(0-6-2)
This will be the
first game of the week. There are a few interesting aspects about this matchup:
Vici Gaming has picked up two World Champions in Mata (support) and Dandy (jungle), but the team itself
hasn't really been performing as was expected. They are starting to play better as a team and for the team itself we hope that this will result in
a easy 2-0 win over EP.
Energy Pacemaker is
still waiting for their first win of a series in this Spring Split but it will
be very hard for them to realize this against this VG team who is growing by
the week in strength and teamplay.
EP did manage to go
into the break with a split against M3, let’s see if this has given them some
more confidence to jump into this match against the inconsistent performance of
VG.
LGD Gaming(5-3-2) vs Gamtee(1-4-5)
LGD, home of the
team that might have the biggest toplane 'problem' of any team worldwide. With
Acorn and Flame in the toplane, LGD can swap out players without getting weaker
by doing so. Although LGD might be
higher placed at this point in the standings, Gamtee has split their session
with OMG which means they are not to be taken lightly.
What we can hope for
is for both teams to bring out their A game. In that case, I think that LGD will
come out on top because of their strong ADC in IMP and incredibly talented
toplane.
Team WE(0-6-3) vs King(2-6-2)
This will be a game
where we can see if King has turned that 2-0 defeat by OMG into a positive vibe
after giving them a real battle in the second game that series.
Assassin’s Azir
looking incredibly strong that game together with Skye’s Rumble.
King can, if they
win, climb a few spots and leave
the bottom part of the standings.
Team We has been
struggling. With only 3 ties and no wins they are on the bottom of the
standings together with Energy Pacemaker. Spirit might be able to pull off
something but it will be really hard for Team WE if King brings out the
same amount of aggression and gameplay that they did in Game 2 versus OMG.
Edward Gaming(9-1-0) vs OMG(6-0-4)
EDG vs OMG. The first
day of Week 6 will be concluded with two of the three current Chinese powerhouses of the
Chinese League of Legends scene, or should we say two of the best teams in the
world at this point? I’ll let you decide that.
EDG already dropped a
set to newcomer Snake, who are currently sharing second place with OMG, and are
really not going to want to drop another set to them. With Pawn and Deft,
EDG has brought out the SSW gameplay that we all
adored during Worlds 2014, strong rotations, incredible picks and tons of sub
30 minute stomps.
What can OMG do
against such a team? First of all, OMG hasn't dropped a set although they did tie four of
their series. The biggest problem that OMG will have against EDG is that, if
they happen to win the first game, they shouldn't become
sloppy or cocky in the second one. This kind of behavior has cost them several
wins and also recently against King they almost threw the second game because
of their arrogant way of playing.
Bottom line is that
this game is the MUST SEE for any League of Legend fan, whether you are a LCS or
LCK fan. Two of the best teams in the world will take each other on and I cannot
wait to see this!
The games are watchable on the following links:
