sAw vs. Virtus.pro, Preview & Prediction - Free 12/13 CS:GO

Virtus.pro is an absolute favorite in this Best of 5 encounter when they take on the underdogs sAw in the Grand final of the DreamHack Open December 2020 on Sunday. The winner of this clash will get $50,000 along with a trophy, while the losing side will have to settle with $20,000.

sAw Team Stats and Latest Results

sAw qualified for this tournament thanks to a 2-1 comeback victory over Wygers in the DreamHack Open December 2020 Iberia Qualifier. Even though the Portuguese side suffered a 2-1 loss to Nemiga in the opening game of the tournament, they bounced back with a pair of wins over Movistar Riders and Nemiga, getting revenge for the loss in the opener. sAw beat forZe in the semi-finals and won seven of the previous 12 matches.

During the last three months, sAw was decent on Vertigo (69.6% win rate), Nuke (63.6%), and Inferno (62.5%), while they failed to impress on Train (30.0%). sAw has an experienced team that is playing together since September 2020 and appeared on 104 maps with a record of 60 wins and 44 losses. The lineup consists of arki (1.02 rating), MUTiRiS (1.07), rmn (1.04), JUST (1.07), and stadodo (1.15).

Virtus.pro Team Stats and Latest Results

Virtus.pro remains one of the hottest teams in the CS:GO tour despite a loss to forZe early at this tournament. There is no doubt they will break into the top 10 after the DreamHack Open December 2020, regardless of the final position, and they deserved it completely. After winning $500,000 and a trophy with a 2-1 comeback victory over OG in the Grand final at the Flashpoint 2, Virtus.pro was a bit of hangover in a 2-1 loss to forZe, but they responded with wins over Espada and Gambit. Virtus.pro won seven of the last eight games.

In the previous three months, Virtus.pro displayed strong performances on Inferno (78.3%) and Dust2 (77.3%), while their “weakest” results came on Overpass (70.0%). Since September this year, Virtus.pro is playing with the same lineup that appeared on 97 maps with a record of 72 wins and 25 losses. The team members are SANJI (0.99), buster (1.12), qikert (1.10), Jame (1.18), and YEKINDAR (1.18).

sAw vs. Virtus.pro H2H Record

These rivals have met on just one occasion before, and Virtus.pro won that clash at the Flashpoint 2 Closed Qualifier in October this year. sAw won miserable eight rounds in that loss.

sAw vs. Virtus.pro Betting Preview

Excluding the opening day victory over XSET, Virtus.pro did have problems to beat opponents in the next three games and dropped two maps along the way. That being said, sAw might have a chance here for an upset, but I believe the maximum they can get is one map. That’s why I am not going to back Virtus.pro to secure a 2-0 win, but I am backing them to get a straight victory instead. Although the odds are not attractive, it’s a sure shot in my opinion, and can be used as a part of a parlay.

The Pick: Virtus.pro to win (-303 @GG.BET)