Tricked vs. Copenhagen Flames, Preview & Prediction - Free 2/18 CS:GO

Tricked is a slight favorite in this Best of 3 encounter when they take on Copenhagen Flames in the Group H opening match of the Snow Sweet Snow 2 Regionals on Thursday. Lyngby Vikings and Astralis Talent are also playing in this group alongside Tricked vs. Copenhagen Flames. It seems that aside from Astralis Talent, who are underdogs, the rest of the teams have strong chances to qualify for Stage 2.

Tricked Team Stats and Latest Results

Tricked tried to qualify for the Snow Sweet Snow 1 Regionals and started well with three victories over Astralis Talent, Lyngby Vikings, and 4glory. However, with three defeats in the following four games, Tricked finished in 9th place and failed to qualify for the main event. Since then (late January), the Danish team hasn't played a single game. Tricked won ten of the previous 15 matches.

When it comes to the maps in the last three months, Tricked was dominant on Overpass (83.3% win rate) and Inferno (80.0%), while they were below average only on Mirage (33.3%). Tricked will be playing with a new lineup at this tournament as they added zyp and parted ways with sycrone. The team members are kiR (1.05 rating), kwezz (1.04), Lucky (1.18), and PR1mE (1.00).

Copenhagen Flames Team Stats and Latest Results

The Copenhagen Flames didn’t play a single CS:GO game in the last two months, and they closed 2020 with four consecutive defeats to K23 (twice), PACT, and NAVI Junior. It isn’t strange why they are unranked at the moment, but perhaps it is a bit strange the bookmakers gave only a slight advantage to Tricked in this match. Copenhagen Flames lost seven of the last 12 games.

In the previous three months, Copenhagen Flames was strong on Nuke (80.0%), while they disappointed on Vertigo (14.3%) and were below average on Inferno (40.0%) and Overpass (40.0%). Copenhagen Flames will also perform with a new squad here as they parted ways with Basso and Daffu, and added Nodios (1.12) and maNkz (1.01).

Tricked vs. Copenhagen Flames H2H Record

These rivals have met just once so far, and Tricked won that clash at the Elgiganten Ligaen Season 15 in late November 2020, when it was 2-1.

Tricked vs. Copenhagen Flames Betting Preview

Like I said earlier, I don’t know why the bookies gave these odds on the winner. First of all, Copenhagen Flames are not in a competitive rhythm as they didn’t play for the last two months, Secondly, they will play with a couple of new team members. That being said, I will gladly take this opportunity and back Tricked to get a win here. Unless they and the bookies trick us (pun intended).

The Pick: Tricked to win (-110 @PINNACLE)