We are down to the final four in UGS-Pro, as we see some of the best teams in
North America face off for the oppurtunity to play for the UGS-Pro league
title. Rival has been favorites almost all season, proving that they
belong up there with the likes of United 5 and 3D. United 5 is out to
prove that their top placing US team at CPL was no fluke. TSG is also out
to prove that their CAL-I championship last season had nothing to do with
luck and Forsaken is here to defend their title from last season. Rival
and Forsaken face off and u5 takes on tsg. The map is inferno this week,
which shall provide some exciting save round action. On to the
predictions!
Team Rival: (7-0-0)
vs.
Forsaken: (4-2-0)
Rival has looked very impressive all season long with wins over u5, EG,
and TSG. Rival seemed a little shaky on inferno when playing it in CAL, as
they had a close win over EG but got blown out against 3D. Rival has all
the right moves to completely set the tempo of the match, as each and
every player has the skill to get big kills when they really need it.
Forsaken has been full of suprises all season long. Some departures early
on left people wondering what the fate of this team would be. Well they
seem to be back on track, picking up a dominating performance over
GameWyze just last week. Word on the street is mason went back to
forsaken, but who knows if he will actually be playing. Rival should be
able to do what they want on T side, with quick attacks to catch Forsaken
off guard and secure the bombsites. Calling the bomb will be absolutely
critical for Forsaken if they want to stand chance. Rival will move on for
a chance to take the UGS title. Brooks's Prediction: Rival,
16-11
The Stomping Grounds: (6-2-0) vs.
United 5: (5-3-0)
This match up should be very exciting to watch and everyone should tune in
and watch it. TSG started off very slow this season at 2-2. As of late
they have really surged and come together as a team in UGS. They
absolutely destroyed zEx last week, who went into OT against Rival on the
very same map. United 5 similarly won against e7 in convincing fashion
last week, 24-6. u5 already has a loss from TSG this season all the way
back in week 3 and will want that sweet sweet revenge. u5 had a week much
like Rival on inferno, with one win against ICE and a loss against 3D as
well. u5 has a nice mixture of awps and rifles that suit that setup of
inferno very well as does TSG. This match will come up to who wins the
save rounds (yes thats right I said save rounds) and u5 already proved
they can win those momentum swinging save rounds. Some clutch play from
both sides will keep this match to the last few rounds but u5 will prevail
for the chance to add a league title to their top placing CPL finish. Brooks's Prediction: United 5, 16-12
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