Apeks vs Grayhound Preview and Predictions: BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage
| Tags: CS:GO
| Author The Old One
Apeks vs Grayhound will be one of the upper-bracket Swiss Round 2 battles at the Paris Major 2023
After winning their respective matches in the Paris Major Challengers Stage Round 1, Apeks and Grayhound will try to maintain their 100% record in the competition at each other’s expense. Apeks beat Team Liquid by four rounds, while Grayhound came out on top in a closely fought 16-14 affair against FORZE. The Australians have lost only once in their last 14 matches and rank three steps above their European counterparts, but Apeks’ convincing win against Liquid might make those who bet on CSGO consider them as the safest pick.
Apeks
Team Liquid have not been anywhere near their best lately, but they were still favorites going into their Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage clash against Apeks. Nick “nitr0” Cannella and company, however, were left shellshocked as Apeks sprinted to a 10-5 lead on Ancient. The North Americans did score a series of rounds to get back into the game, but Apeks banked on the initial lead to reach the finishing line first. The match ended 16-12 in Apeks’ favor.
Players
Martin “STYKO” Styk
- HLTV Rating: 0.99
- Impact Rating: 0.98
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 70.0%
- Average Damage Round: 73.8
- Kills Per Round: 0.66
Joakim “jkaem” Myrbostad
- HLTV Rating: 1.04
- Impact Rating: 1.17
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 70.2%
- Average Damage Round: 80.4
- Kills Per Round: 0.73
Tim “nawwk” Jonasson
- HLTV Rating: 1.13
- Impact Rating:1.08
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 72.3%
- Average Damage Round: 72.9
- Kills Per Round:0.73
Justinas “jL” Lekavicius
- HLTV Rating: 1.12
- Impact Rating: 1.15
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 71.1%
- Average Damage Round: 79.1
- Kills Per Round:0.74
Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski
- HLTV Rating: 1.05
- Impact Rating: 1.04
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 70.8%
- Average Damage Round: 76.0
- Kills Per Round: 0.67
Player To Watch
jL
Grayhound
Grayhound fell nine points behind FORZE at one point and seemed destined to start their Paris Major campaign with a defeat. The Aussies, however, did not let their shoulders drop and turned the tables to win the tie by 16-14.
Players
Alistair “alistair” Johnston
- HLTV Rating: 1.13
- Impact Rating: 1.19
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 71.2%
- Average Damage Round: 75.0
- Kills Per Round: 0.72
Joshua “INS” Potter
- HLTV Rating: 1.19
- Impact Rating: 1.25
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 72.2%
- Average Damage Round: 85.8
- Kills Per Round: 0.76
Jay “Liazz” Tregillgas
- HLTV Rating: 1.07
- Impact Rating: 1.07
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 73.8%
- Average Damage Round: 78.2
- Kills Per Round: 0.70
Simon “Sico” William
- HLTV Rating: 1.13
- Impact Rating: 1.15
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 73.7%
- Average Damage Round: 78.3
- Kills Per Round: 0.74
Declan “Vexite” Portelli
- HLTV Rating: 1.16
- Impact Rating: 1.23
- Kill/Assist/Survived/Traded: 71.7%
- Average Damage Round: 82.5
- Kills Per Round: 0.76
Player to Watch
INS
Apeks vs Grayhound Predictions: BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage
We expect Grayhound to win against Apeks.
Apeks vs Grayhound Head to Head Record
Apeks 0-0 Grayhound
Apeks vs Grayhound Maps
- Mirage
Apeks vs Grayhound Score
- Map 1: Grayhound to win by +4<
Apeks vs Grayhound Top Fragger
INS
BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage Grayhound vs Apeks Match Links
Apeks vs Grayhound Match Time
May 8, 2023 – 14:00 ET/13:00 CST/11:00 PT