The International 2016: Main Event - Day 1 predictions

LGD vs Team Secret (1-0 LGD)

Team Secret chose the wrong tournament to have any identity crisis. Repeated losing has broken this team and the result is desperate. EternalEnvy, a player who benefits greatly from internal structure, looks totally uncomfortable on his newfound role of space-creator. This is a player whose career has been defined by excellence on split pushing and effective farming and you’re putting him on Batrider and Death Prophet.These five players are not on the same page. They are not working as a machine and they don’t have a functioning model for success.

There is no doubt that Team Secret contrasts greatly against LGD, who are restrained and tactically disciplined. We’ve seen LGD outclass numerous teams with their late-game conservatism, including tournament favorites OG. Stylistically, LGD has a huge advantage due to their structured teamwork versus a team that’s going through an identity crisis.