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ISL 7 Round of 32
by unknown · 2012-09-02
With season 5 ending, condition will no longer be much of a factor for these top players. When these matches kick off in a week, every player should be at full strength. With players of such high caliber in these matches, its doubtful that a player can troll his way into the next round, but thats the excitement of ISL!
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* Group A
HidE is Sespa's #1 player and also tops the ELO chart. He's definately the big favorite in this group, especially with his impecable ZvT, which should domiante a group with 3 terrans. So then it comes down to TvT. A pretty volitile match up, TORRES should have the advantage, with more experience and better stats than the other two terrans. We can't sleep on Midust ☲ , he will definately give Keke a run for his money.
Prediction - Hide and KekeMakeTa Advance to the Round of 16
* Group B
Oh the Birdjwa. This writer was incredulous when he saw how BIRDMAN lost 3 out of his last 4 games, 2 to protosses. The king of ZvP should be well rested though, and ready to tear up this group. imitati0n 's cinderella run ends here however, as HEI and Katy Perry should stomp the lucky zerg to pieces. Yesplz will be happy after next weekend.
Prediction - Birdman and Chrysalis Advance to the Round of 16
* Group C
Shakuras's newest kong, TORRES is the heavy favorite in this group. The passion in his eyes and aggressive plays that he makes should destroy his opposition. The fight for next place out is much closer though. Setä makes his case as the next best player in this group, with 2 experience more than the other two. Forrest brings ridiculous TvT skills, with a 72% winrate. He'll give the other two terrans a run for their money.
Prediction - Noble and Seta Advance to the Round of 16
* Group D
Hell Group. You have a former champion, joined by 3 other incredible players that might make their case to be the next champs. Lightning is in the elite group of players that have been to multiple finals, joining only Birdman, Noble, and Tester. Fools might make a case to be the best Terran in this group. TvT between these two isn't even a guranteed here. CrazyHydra has deceptively better ZvT than his stats show, and he could bring a big upset over Lightning.
Prediction - Fools and CrazyHydra Advance to the Round of 16
* Group E
FrOzean is an absolute beast. He's the major favorite in this foursome. The fight for 2nd will be a close one though. Echoic might not have the stats, but he will snag a victory or two. Mafia Zerg bring in massive stats along with incredible winrates, but isn't as experienced as the other 4. Jangbi is protoss. Mafia Zerg and Echoic will end up having an epic ZvZ duel in the last match to decide the other advancee.
Prediction - Frozean and Mafia Zerg Advance to the Round of 16
* Group F
Misaya is the game's hottest protoss, ranking in at 4th on the Sespa ranking. With an incredible 41 wins this season, Hiro is absolutely dominant. Bonjwa has the most experience in this group, but it looks like the 26 year old is over his prime. Second place will be between TORRES and Ghost . To pick these two, I asked the brillant mind of Ascent. He replies "ghost >> every newb in that group". Words from the brillant one.
Prediction - Hiro and Ghost Advance to the Round of 16
* Group G
The favorite in this group is Xello . Xello brings incredible stats and high exp to the table, which should be able to overwelm the other 3. The second advance spot will be between ABC|Neo Hi and tamp3r . The war between them should be close, but since Neo Hime's run through the ISL has been against all zergs, his ZvZ will not carry this group.
Prediction - Xello and Tamp3r Advance to the Round of 16
* Group H
The Group of Life, this should be easy victories for Blungy and Kolll . With these two heavyweights accompanied by players that are no where as well known, it seems doubtful for an upset to occur. The match to note will be Blungy vs Kolll, a match that could possibly be one we see again later on.
Prediction - Blungy and Kolll Advance to the Round of 16
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:D So go ahead and place your bets gentlemen. Sorry if I picked against your players, and sorry if I picked your player and the LongBow curse forces them to lose. Good Luck all!
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* Group A
HidE is Sespa's #1 player and also tops the ELO chart. He's definately the big favorite in this group, especially with his impecable ZvT, which should domiante a group with 3 terrans. So then it comes down to TvT. A pretty volitile match up, TORRES should have the advantage, with more experience and better stats than the other two terrans. We can't sleep on Midust ☲ , he will definately give Keke a run for his money.
Prediction - Hide and KekeMakeTa Advance to the Round of 16
* Group B
Oh the Birdjwa. This writer was incredulous when he saw how BIRDMAN lost 3 out of his last 4 games, 2 to protosses. The king of ZvP should be well rested though, and ready to tear up this group. imitati0n 's cinderella run ends here however, as HEI and Katy Perry should stomp the lucky zerg to pieces. Yesplz will be happy after next weekend.
Prediction - Birdman and Chrysalis Advance to the Round of 16
* Group C
Shakuras's newest kong, TORRES is the heavy favorite in this group. The passion in his eyes and aggressive plays that he makes should destroy his opposition. The fight for next place out is much closer though. Setä makes his case as the next best player in this group, with 2 experience more than the other two. Forrest brings ridiculous TvT skills, with a 72% winrate. He'll give the other two terrans a run for their money.
Prediction - Noble and Seta Advance to the Round of 16
* Group D
Hell Group. You have a former champion, joined by 3 other incredible players that might make their case to be the next champs. Lightning is in the elite group of players that have been to multiple finals, joining only Birdman, Noble, and Tester. Fools might make a case to be the best Terran in this group. TvT between these two isn't even a guranteed here. CrazyHydra has deceptively better ZvT than his stats show, and he could bring a big upset over Lightning.
Prediction - Fools and CrazyHydra Advance to the Round of 16
* Group E
FrOzean is an absolute beast. He's the major favorite in this foursome. The fight for 2nd will be a close one though. Echoic might not have the stats, but he will snag a victory or two. Mafia Zerg bring in massive stats along with incredible winrates, but isn't as experienced as the other 4. Jangbi is protoss. Mafia Zerg and Echoic will end up having an epic ZvZ duel in the last match to decide the other advancee.
Prediction - Frozean and Mafia Zerg Advance to the Round of 16
* Group F
Misaya is the game's hottest protoss, ranking in at 4th on the Sespa ranking. With an incredible 41 wins this season, Hiro is absolutely dominant. Bonjwa has the most experience in this group, but it looks like the 26 year old is over his prime. Second place will be between TORRES and Ghost . To pick these two, I asked the brillant mind of Ascent. He replies "ghost >> every newb in that group". Words from the brillant one.
Prediction - Hiro and Ghost Advance to the Round of 16
* Group G
The favorite in this group is Xello . Xello brings incredible stats and high exp to the table, which should be able to overwelm the other 3. The second advance spot will be between ABC|Neo Hi and tamp3r . The war between them should be close, but since Neo Hime's run through the ISL has been against all zergs, his ZvZ will not carry this group.
Prediction - Xello and Tamp3r Advance to the Round of 16
* Group H
The Group of Life, this should be easy victories for Blungy and Kolll . With these two heavyweights accompanied by players that are no where as well known, it seems doubtful for an upset to occur. The match to note will be Blungy vs Kolll, a match that could possibly be one we see again later on.
Prediction - Blungy and Kolll Advance to the Round of 16
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:D So go ahead and place your bets gentlemen. Sorry if I picked against your players, and sorry if I picked your player and the LongBow curse forces them to lose. Good Luck all!