Matches of the Day – July 24

Matches of the Day

The final day of the season is here! With plenty of playoff spots still to be secured, there will be plenty of drama. Who will punch their ticket, and who will be going home?

D1 East

9:30pm: Mythic XI vs. Virtual Talent

Everything is on the line here for Mythic XI. They will basically need to win every game today for a chance at the playoffs and will be no small task against playoff-bound Virtual Talent. Virtual Talent also have plenty to play for, and will look to make up ground on LA United to possibly get a home playoff series.

Prediction: Mythic XI wins 3-2

 

10:00pm: Holicz vs. Galacticos

Galacticos will find themselves in a similar spot to Mythic XI, where they will need to win every game in addition to getting some favorable results their way. Unfortunately, they run into top seeded Holicz, who will look to wrap up the top spot with 2 wins today. Galacticos will have to throw everything at this game from the first minute forward if they’re still in contention by that point.

Prediction: Holicz wins 2-1

D1 West

9:30pm: Sharti CF (West) vs. Cracks Nation (West)

Arguably the most directly impactful game of tonight’s slate. Regardless of what Lucky Tekkz do tonight, any result for Sharti CF will clinch a playoff spot. Cracks Nation needs two wins tonight and for one of Lucky Tekkz or Sharti CF to drop points. We’ve seen crazier things happen before, could this be Cracks’ lucky day?

Prediction: 1-1 Draw

 

10:00pm: RoyalxAckerman vs. Famous XI

The most probable 4 vs. 5 matchup, there is an incentive for both teams to gain the mental edge over the other heading into the playoffs. Famous has been on a poor run of form as of late, while RoyalxAckerman find themselves flying. This is the first exhibition of what might be a 3 round bout come Tuesday.

Prediction: 3-3 Draw

D2A East

9:30pm: Punisherz vs. Black Label FC

While both teams have claimed a playoff spot already, there is plenty at stake here for a mental edge. Both teams will want to pick up form heading into the playoffs on Tuesday. Can Black Label’s outstanding offense outpace the strong Punisherz defense?

Prediction: Black Label FC wins 3-1

 

10:00pm: Deportivo Lara vs. Ja Raptors FC

There is a scenario in which both of these teams will be unsure of the playoff status at this point, creating an absolute do or die scenario for both teams. Deportivo Lara is so excruciatingly close to securing the final spot in D2A, while Ja Raptors will be remiss if they don’t make the playoffs in what has been their best ever season.

Prediction: Deportivo Lara wins 1-0

D2B East

9:30pm: Sips FC vs. New Era FC

Sips still find themselves in playoff contention with games to be played, but face a brutal gauntlet, playing 2 of the top 4 teams in their final 3 games. New Era FC on the other hand will look to distance themselves from the pack, with 4 points sealing a first round home series in the playoffs. Can Sips find perfection, and a playoff spot, on the final day?

Prediction: Sips wins 3-2

10:00pm: Trojan XIX vs. Dochas FC

Neither team has clinched playoffs yet, but a win here could see them over the finish line. Trojan has had outstanding attacking output this season, while Dochas has had good, but not great attacking and defensive numbers. This very well could be the final game of the season for one of these two teams with Sips FC and S.I.N chomping at the bit to steal a playoff spot.

Prediction: Dochas wins 2-1