NOVA - capable of qualifying and maybe pulling off an upset, GuanG can surprise a lot of people
RRQ - keeps getting better, has a solid chance at qualifying. Top-3 Pacific is a hard task but I think they can do it
KRU - should be able to make top-3 Americas imo. Very solid core
M8 - If Zyppan steps up, they can be very competitive. Minny is a crazy talented player
Thoughts?
Seo_w [#2]I'd put Nongshim Redforce ngl, they have insane firepower, wonder how much mappool change would impact them
Nongshim is a good shout as well
gamergirl [#5]i think talon goes as third or second seed if thyy is anything close to what he's hyped to be
imo Talon's best shot is Champs Paris
Split 1 will be a stepping stone for them to learn and get more experience for the rookies
ButterflyEffect23 [#6]imo Talon's best shot is Champs Paris
Split 1 will be a stepping stone for them to learn and get more experience for the rookies
fair
NerfMaxima [#9]GuanG is the next big thing in china
I believe in Ezeir Swerl and GuanG popping off and them taking the 3rd CN spot
babushka_boii95 [#8]Dark Horse? my bet is TL. Come back to this when they win toronto or paris
Liquid will play like shit in the regular season, crawl their way into playoffs. play a very close match with the bottom team, everyone preds liquid will go out, they somehow go on a run and win emea stage 1, everyone thinks they fluked against vitality, liquid win 1 match in toronto, everyone is hyped for them and then they crumble after the next match losing 13-3, 13-6. Everyone doubts them again, calling them flukes for winning emea, they pick it back up and are 3 rounds off winning the game, they suddenly start trolling and the glue gets everywhere, getting them eliminated 6-5th.
Ive seen it all before, the tokyo script is happening
ButterflyEffect23 [#12]I believe in Ezeir Swerl and GuanG popping off and them taking the 3rd CN spot
I think nova can steal a 2nd spot if TE continue forgetting how to play the game
GambleNats [#23]why not put AG, TEC or JDG there while you are at it
are we sure that AG isn't getting performance re-evaluated soon
ButterflyEffect23 [#24]are we sure that AG isn't getting performance re-evaluated soon
I hope so, that org is so cooked
GambleNats [#23]why not put AG, TEC or JDG there while you are at it
2glue, allglue, Just take a Dosage of Glue, eat da glue
GambleNats [#21]I think Nova will pull a win or 2 this year.
I think DFM could be good in champs
I hope DFM could do something this year
ButterflyEffect23 [#28]glue advertisements go crazy
elmers + riot sponsership when?
AND THATS AN ELMERS WHIFF OF THE DAY
howsyfps [#30]TH
I think TH is not an underdog team since they've been to two international finals in 2024
GambleNats [#15]Liquid will play like shit in the regular season, crawl their way into playoffs. play a very close match with the bottom team, everyone preds liquid will go out, they somehow go on a run and win emea stage 1, everyone thinks they fluked against vitality, liquid win 1 match in toronto, everyone is hyped for them and then they crumble after the next match losing 13-3, 13-6. Everyone doubts them again, calling them flukes for winning emea, they pick it back up and are 3 rounds off winning the game, they suddenly start trolling and the glue gets everywhere, getting them eliminated 6-5th.
Ive seen it all before, the tokyo script is happening
They finish third regionally. Via upper bracket
They’re not predicted to do amazing after losing to an underdog in the emea lower final, but they bounce back from that loss with a flawless run in the event
Acend 2021 script
ButterflyEffect23 [#33]I think TH is not an underdog team since they've been to two international finals in 2024
ok and T1 were built to be a superteam and were one of the favourites coming into the season and got 2nd in kickoff but were still considered underdogs
KuschlKing [#45]100T rly need to step up their game for that
they have the potential as we saw last year, Icebox and Ascent are back in the pool so Raid boss Cryo will destroy the region
MrBlooBloom [#47]they have the potential as we saw last year, Icebox and Ascent are back in the pool so Raid boss Cryo will destroy the region
Yeah but I don't think it will work out in time. Tbh I want the old SEN vs 100T rivalry back that was peak cinema
NerfMaxima [#19]I think nova can steal a 2nd spot if TE continue forgetting how to play the game
nova top 2 and they’re not 2nd
twxnty [#54]100 Thieves lowkey win toronto
Thats just cope, but it would be nice to have them qualify
KuschlKing [#51]Yeah but I don't think it will work out in time. Tbh I want the old SEN vs 100T rivalry back that was peak cinema
they're in the same group right? But unless Sen evolves quickly I'm afraid they're gonna get smoked and there won't be no rivalry at all
Seo_w [#2]I'd put Nongshim Redforce ngl, they have insane firepower, wonder how much mappool change would impact them
Dambi Waylay will feed generations
snowconedeity [#62]i think there’s a world where either T1 or DRX fall off and NS and TLN usurp them. Overall I think this is APACs year unless G2 can win something, maybe with time Vitality as well but I doubt it their macro just isn’t there
I think RRQ/NS have a good shot at qualifying for Toronto
For Paris Talon will be my underdog, I think Stage 1 is a learning step for them, their rookies need some burn and experience
Kaust [#64]NOVA looks to be the next big upset machine from China, but shouts for XLG if they gel more, WOL if they get sober, and probably FPX if they decide to play the game.
my hopes in FPX kinda diminished after BerLin benching
ButterflyEffect23 [#65]my hopes in FPX kinda diminished after BerLin benching
This is where your hope should be through the roof though, they can finally look like a normal-er team maybe, if they get an IGL who can stop the overheating, maybe they could look decent.
Ultia [#68]I genuinely think Toronto is a lock for G2. You don’t get that close to a trophy and not become the hungriest team in the league — especially when you’re known for being grinders.
Dark Horses would be Nongshim and Loud.
The level of competition is very high, don't think anything is a lock in VCT at this point
G2 will be a top contender tho
ergerg [#70]Americans saying which NA team gonna win when the OP question is who is the dark horse.
They delulu and straight up deranged
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