NOVAQ vs EYEBALLERS

Team Form & Rankings

EYEBALLERS hold a slight edge in global ranking (~#105 vs NOVAQ #119).

EYEBALLERS entered with a 56% win rate past 30 days, on a 2-match win streak; NOVAQ lagged with a 36% rate and a 1-match skid.

Bookmakers projected EYEBALLERS as favorites (odds ~1.72 vs NOVAQ’s ~1.96), though community predictions leaned towards NOVAQ

Momentum & form favor EYEBALLERS heading into the matchup.

Map Pool Insights

Map picks: NOVAQ chose Dust II; EYEBALLERS selected Mirage; Inferno was the decider.

On Dust II, EYEBALLERS claimed a 13–9 win—strong CT-side and mid-round control.

Mirage mirrored the first map: a 13–10 win for EYEBALLERS, again showing superior execution on T-side plays.

EYEBALLERS showcased tactical dominance on the picked maps; NOVAQ struggled to disrupt pace or rotate effectively.

Individual & Tactical Factors

EYEBALLERS’ top performers: HEAP: standout with 45 kills, 1.29 rating, and ADR 112, Ro1f (1.35 rating) and JW (1.10): strong support roles with effective multi-frag rounds.

NOVAQ’s core (neaLaN, def1zer, Pumpkin66, forkyz, buster) posted balanced stats (~0.9–1.0 rating), but lacked standout impact versus EYEBALLERS’ stars

Tactically, EYEBALLERS controlled trades and bombsite retakes. NOVAQ had early successes but failed to capitalize on momentum.

Tactical Scenarios & Prediction

Dust II: Strong CT-side by EYEBALLERS key to building pressure. NOVAQ needed better mid‑round utility usage.

Mirage: EYEBALLERS’ T-side structure overwhelmed NOVAQ, especially on bombsite executes and rotations.

Key moment: HEAP’s high fragging meant constant economic and tactical pressure on NOVAQ, who couldn't regroup.

Summary

EYEBALLERS: Higher confidence, star-level performances, and crisp map tactics.

NOVAQ: Balanced but lacked firepower and cohesion, particularly in high-pressure rounds.

The combination of experience and in-game leadership gave EYEBALLERS the decisive edge.

AI Predicted score

EYEBALLERS 2–0 NOVAQ