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Originally Posted by bottomset
Blaze vs KT Bullets
Bullets need the whole thing for a worlds Q, Blaze can get there with a 2nd and some help, marquee matchup of the quarters and should be amazing
Frost vs Shield
Frost in same position as Blaze for worlds, need 2nd + help to finish top2, Shield I think with near perfect results + winning can get top2, but realistically is pushing to get into the 4team of doom for the 3rd spot
SKT vs Jin Air Falcons
SKT is in win to have shot at autoQ or likely slug it out in the 3-6 bloodbath, Falcons need a monster showing to get into that tourney
MVP Ozone vs CTU
Ozone might only need a top4 to Q, 3rd is a near-lock(Sword would have to win NLB + Blaze/Frost/Bullets winning OGN)
and they got the easiest matchup of the top8, very stong team, especially when given time to prepare, I expect them to stomp CTU
despite looking pretty bad recently Najin Sword is in very good shape to auto-Q for worlds, if they don't they'll be the worst team in the 4team battle and a huge underdog
Yeah it's a huge story actually, if Sword qualifies for worlds, they are a team that could be beaten by any of the CN/EU teams (and C9). Not that Sword are terrible, because PraY is awesome, but the dropoff between SKT, KTB, Blaze/Frost and Ozone and them is quite noticeable.
I only think Blaze vs. KTB is a premier matchup but goddamn at having that be a quarterfinal match. I think KTB is the favourite, but Blaze is still Blaze. Salivating over watching Insec vs. Flame in the top lane.