LDLC vs. CR4ZY Preview & Prediction - Free CS:GO Betting Picks 7/26

LDLC and CR4ZY will face each other in the Eden Arena Malta Vibes Week 4 semifinals. The Eden Arena Malta Vibes is a $40,000 weekly online CS:GO tournament. The event features some of the best Tier-2 European teams competing for the prize pool. From the sixteen teams from the group stage, eight teams advanced to the playoffs and we are now down to our final four semi finalists.

LDLC Preview

LDLC is ranked 75th in the world. Despite the low rank, the French team has a lot of experience on its roster. Comprising players like SIXER and bodyy, LDLC’s players have played consistently at the top levels of Counter-Strike. After a string of poor results in the early part of online gameplay, LDLC has picked up the pace in its recent matches. The team is on a four-match winning streak and has defeated opponents like Illuminar, BIG Academy, Sinners and FATE. The nature of these victories (all 2-0) suggests the return to form for many players.

LDLC’s map pool, however, lacks the depth of other European teams. The team is exceptionally good on Dust2, Inferno and Train. While these maps are comfort picks for the French players, any performance outside of these maps is a coin toss. The French players have a high skill ceiling, but their gameplay relies on strategic moves and positioning. Without adequate strategic advantage, LDLC often fails to put up a strong performance.

CR4ZY Preview

CR4ZY has a Ukrainian CS:GO roster and most of its players are relatively young and lack the experience of top tier Counter-Strike. That being said, CR4ZY’s players have a very high skill ceiling and are often the top players in local matchmaking and the third-party systems.

With a 1.19 rating, SENSEi is one of the best CIS CS:GO players. The player has a high first-shot accuracy which gives him an advantage in dire situations. He also has an exceptional sense of awareness of the opponents’ positioning and movement. CR4ZY is strongest on Overpass, Mirage and Nuke. These maps have a CT heavy presence which favors CR4ZY.

Pick: LDLC ML (-125 @ Pinnacle)

I am taking LDLC to win this match and upset CR4ZY. Despite its lower rank, LDLC has been in significantly better form giving it a massive advantage in firepower and aim. LDLC;’s players have years of experience over CR4ZY. If they get their map pick, there is a very high chance of LDLC upsetting CR4ZY in this match.