From May 1st to May 2nd, Beijing time, the 2024 MSI Mid-Season will usher in the first round of the play-in tournament in these two days. Judging from the schedule, there are four matches in the first round of the play-in tournament, which are FLY vs. PSG, T1 vs. EST, FNC vs. GAM and TES vs. LLL. So, what are the highlights of the four competitions of the play-in round? Let's find out together!
FLY VS PSG
As the second seed in the LCS region, FLY still showed good strength in the spring stage, and FLY led by the veteran North American midlaner Jensen only lost four games in the spring stage. However, although FLY has played a relatively good result in the LCS region, PSG, the old powerhouse in the PCS region, is not a fuel-efficient lamp. PSG lost three games throughout the Spring Season and once again dominated the PCS division. Judging from the overall strength of the two teams, it seems that PSG, which we are familiar with, Junjia, Maple and Betty, will be stronger. But perhaps because of the version change, FLY was able to find some opportunities.
T1 VS EAST
This may be the most suspenseful game in the play-in tournament, although EST is the hegemon of the Latin American region, but those who are familiar with the game know that there is still a relatively large gap between the Latin American region and the LCK region. What's more, they still have to face a T1 team that will have a hard time overturning at the World Championship stage. Therefore, I believe that there is not much suspense in this game, as long as T1 plays normally, it is not difficult to win the opener.
According to the professional analysis given by the professional esports prediction platform, T1 received an index of 1.01 and EST received an index of 16.16. Exponentially, the gap between the two teams is simply too great.
FNC VS GAM
FNC and GAM are two teams that League of Legends fans are very familiar with, and the last time these two teams met was in the S13 World Championship, when FNC successfully defeated GAM by a large margin. In particular, FNC's two-man lane at that time played a counterpoint advantage. However, this season's GAM duo has changed. I don't know if GAM will be able to get back on the field from FNC when they fight again?
HAND VS LLL
I believe there is not much suspense in this match between TES and LLL, although LLL has played a dominant performance in the CBLOL division, there is still a relatively obvious gap in strength between the two divisions. Therefore, I believe that as long as TES can play normally, it will not be difficult to get off to a good start.
According to the professional analysis given by the professional esports prediction platform, TES has an index of 1.01 and LLL has an index of 16.16. In terms of the index, the gap between the two teams is still very large.
Finally, ladies and gentlemen, do you think TES and T1 can get off to a good start?