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G2 vs DENDELE — match prediction & analysis

26 October at 18:00 Oslo · by the CS Edge model

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On paper this is lopsided: G2 sit 33 places above DENDELE in the world ranking. Those gaps close more often than people expect, so here is what the numbers say once form, head-to-head and the map pool get a vote.

G2 come in ranked #8 in the world, DENDELE #41.

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G2

✅ Anubis strength: 80% winrate over 5 maps is a strong tactical pick

✅ Reliably steers the veto to Ancient (64% pick rate)

❌ Only 20% winrate on Cache over 5 maps — exploitable in the veto

❌ Heavy Nuke ban usage (86% bans) limits their map bargaining

DENDELE

✅ Inferno strength: 62% winrate over 8 maps is a strong tactical pick

✅ Reliably steers the veto to Cache (53% pick rate)

❌ Practically never plays Dust2 (100% banned), reducing veto flexibility

Recent form

G2LLLWL1 of 5 won
DENDELELLLWL1 of 5 won

The map pool

Win, pick and ban rates over the last three months. This is where a series is often decided before it starts — a team can steer the veto onto a map the opponent rarely plays.

G2DENDELE
20%5 maps Cache 58%12 maps
30%10 maps Dust2 -0 maps
57%7 maps Mirage 50%12 maps
58%12 maps Inferno 62%8 maps
-1 maps Nuke 50%6 maps
57%14 maps Ancient 50%8 maps
80%5 maps Anubis 50%6 maps

The maps

The veto isn't done yet — map picks land right before kickoff, and this page updates automatically.

Our picks

🔒 1 pick for this match — unlocked for premium members on csedge.io (today's featured matches are free for everyone).

Line-ups

Player rating: ★ top · high · average · low

G2
r1nkle r1nkle0.97
MATYS MATYS0.99
huNter- huNter-0.96
★ NertZ NertZ1.13
HeavyGod HeavyGod1.07
DENDELE
gafolo gafolo0.91
koala koala1.11
maxxkor maxxkor0.99
rdnzao rdnzao1.02
★ doc doc1.23

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Statistical model estimates, published for entertainment. Match data: HLTV.org.