HellRaisers vs. SG.pro, Preview & Prediction - Free 8/31 CS:GO

HellRaisers will take on SG.pro in the Group A opening match at the Nine to Five 4 Dawn, and are the favorites to get a win in this Best of 3 matchup. Alongside HellRaisers and SG.pro in Group A, we also have FATE and Nexus.

HellRaisers Team Stats and Latest Results

HellRaisers reached the quarterfinal of the Nine to Five 3 but lost t Gambit Youngsters, and now they are hoping to take one step forward and at least make it to the semis at this tournament. First of all, HellRaisers need to book a ticket for the main event as only two teams from each group will advance to the Nine to Five 4. HellRaisers won six of the previous 11 matches, but are on a three-game losing skid, and are looking to end that negative run on Monday.

In the last three months, HellRaisers played very well on Nuke (69.2%) but didn’t have a lot of luck on Mirage (33.3%) and Vertigo (41.2%). Their lineup is pretty much experienced as these five players have been playing together on 128 maps since May 2020. The lineup consists of jR (1.05 rating), kalinka (1.02), Flarich (1.05), ProbLeM (1.01), and JIaYm (1.03).

SG.pro Team Stats and Latest Results

SG.pro didn’t participate at the Nine to Five 3, while they lost to LDLC 2-1 in Round of 16 at the Nine to Five 2. In the meantime, the Russian team played at the Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 6 and IEM New York 2020 CIS Closed Qualifier but didn’t have much success. SG.pro’s last two games were against EXTREMUM and Lyngby Vikings at the ESEA Summer Cash Cup 2 Europe and recorded a win and a loss. They lost eight of the previous 13 matches.

When it comes to the maps, SG.pro was above average only on Train (57.1%), while they failed to impress on Nuke (23.1%), Dust2 (33.3%), and Mirage (38.5%). Unlike HellRaisers’ experienced team, the Russian side is playing with the current lineup since June 2020. Their lineup consists of Diray (0.95 rating), RuFire (0.89), s1natoRRR (1.05), kise (1.06), and fame (1.20). They played together on 76 maps and have a record of 31 wins and 45 losses.

HellRaisers vs. SG.pro H2H Record

These rivals have met two times so far, and HellRaisers won both matches. The most recent H2H clash was last month at Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 2 when HellRaisers secured a 2-0 win on Dust2 and Mirage.

HellRaisers vs. SG.pro Betting Preview

Nether rival is playing well at the moment, but HellRaisers are a better team and they are ranked higher than SG.pro, so I am backing them to open this tournament with a victory. In my opinion, the maximum SG.pro could do here is to take a map, but I wouldn’t bet on that. I’ll go with HellRaisers to win.

The Pick: HellRaisers to win (-185 @PINNACLE)