EDG 2-0
I think the only way TE wins this is if they get their map pick of Bind and win and then somehow beat EDG on split. Trace is very promising and has a lot of good talent but their map pool isn't large enough to be considered a threat to EDG YET . Perhaps in the 3rd act they could pull it off but sadly I don't see it happening here, especially with EDG in top form
I've been busy with exams these days, but I did watch the matches. TE's playing great, they're improving a lot more than some other teams (you know who I'm talking about...) and they've shown that they can consistently challenge for top 4. However, I think everyone is familiar with how good EDG is, and after that scintillating performance against RA, I think this could very well go a 2-0.
Regardless of the score, EDG should be winning this.
last EDG lost series in domestic is vs ASE(May 15)
https://www.vlr.gg/204440/attacking-soul-esports-vs-edward-gaming-fgc-valorant-invitational-2023-act-2-ubsf/?game=all&tab=overview
I've come to grow fond of EDG these past months, and I hope that with more teams like TE performing at the top level, they themselves will also grow.
When I watched LOCK//IN, EDG and FPX really didn't catch my eye at all. But at Masters Tokyo, that changed. After following EMEA for a bit, and with TL on a decline, watching EDG and getting into the CN scene felt... very refreshing. Which is why, with teams like TE on the rise, it's bound to strengthen the domestic scene, the international stage, and other teams all at once. Including EDG, who haven't had a challenger like TE in a long time. Win-Win for everyone imo, even the EDG fans.