SAW vs 500 Prediction: Expect a long match

SAW and 500 will face off on November 17 at 21:00. Both teams are outsiders at the current tournament. Will they manage to surprise today? Let’s find out!

SAW

• Current HLTV ranking: #37;
• Changes over last three months: +8;
• Best map: Ancient – 90% win rate in 10 maps;
• Worst map: Inferno – 40% win rate in 10 maps.

SAW has not played in tournaments of such a high level as their opponent in recent times, but do not underestimate the Portuguese team because of this. Their main core has been playing together for almost three years, and four months ago two excellent players and a coach came to the niche. The Portuguese have had enough time to show a good level of play.

SAW made a great showing at the Elisa Invitational Fall 2022, winning seven out of eight matches. And almost all the opponents were quite tough, take Movistar Riders or GamerLegion. At the moment the Portuguese are in a great mood, we should expect them to fight.

In recent months, the Portuguese have not shown themselves in any way, playing in tournaments with weak opponents. Now they have a great chance to prove themselves and show their best.

500

• Current HLTV ranking: #50;
• Changes over last three months: -7;
• Best map: Mirage – 73% win rate in 11 maps;
• Worst map: Ancient – 33% win rate in 11 maps.

It's hard to say ahead of time how well 500 will be able to play. But if we look at the current form of the team, as well as recent matches, we can leave only good reviews.

The guys from SKADE are very strong individually, they can show themselves well in the future meeting with the Danes. Also, tactically they are well trained, in addition, it is unlikely they will be afraid to play in a tournament like this, some players have enough experience.

The Bulgarians have a great map pool, they are able to play well on many maps, while they always surprise with their individual player. It is likely that 500 will be able to show good results in this tournament.

Expert Betting Tips

It will be hard to pick a clear favorite. It is likely that we will see quite a few rounds played.

Betting options:

Total Over (26.5) for 1.79 at 1xbet;

W 500 for 1.90 at Bet365 & 1.95 at Betway.