Eight of the ten players present on the server in this semi-final will be Russian, as 9 Pandas Fearless take on the reigning ESL Impact champions Nigma Galaxy in the opening play-off game.

9 Pandas Fearless vs  Nigma Galaxy Fe Match Preview

CS2 odds used in this article were provided by one of the best CS2 betting sites, Pinnacle.

9 Pandas Fearless

The 9 Pandas Fearless roster took no time to warm up into the tournament and set the standard very high from the opening match. The Russian squad dispatched of FURIA fe, the highest ranked female team, before dismantling NAVI Javelins 13-3 and booking themselves a semi-final spot in Valencia.

The individuals on the 9 Pandas roster seem to be in top form, with three of the five members featuring in the top five highest rated payers at the tournament list. Their best performer so far has been Victoria “Victoria” Ukasova, who averaged a 1.46 rating throughout the group stage.

Nigma Galaxy Fe

The three time ESL Impact League Finals Champions have shown to be vulnerable this event, losing their first ever game at ESL Impact Finals, courtesy of Fluxo Demons. Moreover, Nigma Galaxy’s two wins weren’t easy either, with the Russian squad barely managing to come out on top against HSG fe on both occasions.

However, there is no denying that Nigma Galaxy are still favourites to run the playoff bracket and walk away with their fourth ESL Impact trophy. Although, this season might be their toughest challenge yet.

9 Pandas Fearless vs Nigma Galaxy Fe Odds & Prediction

Pinnacle Esports have Nigma Galaxy as favourites to make their fourth ESL Impact Grand Final in a row over 9 Pandas. Make sure to tune in tomorrow to see how everything unfolds.

• Prediction: 9 Pandas Fearless (1-2) Nigma Galaxy Fe
• Odds: 9 Pandas Fearless Win (+204/3.040), Nigma Galaxy Fe Win (-255/1.392)
• CS2 Betting Site: Pinnacle

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change. 

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