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BIG vs Passion UA Tips & Odds – Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024

By Tit Krajnik

29 Nov 2024

Tit Krajnik 29 Nov 2024

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BIG vs Passion UA Counter-Strike betting picks for Saturday, November 30, 2024, in the first round of Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Opening Stage (13:00 CST)
BIG defeated Passion UA in their last meeting
Passion UA are a more appealing betting pick at outsider odds

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BIG vs Passion UA Predictions

BIG and Passion UA will face off on Saturday, November 30, in the first round of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 opening stage. The two Counter-Strike teams last met in the European RMR; when BIG won in three maps.

BIG vs Passion UA Predictions
Head to Head
BIG Form
BIG Squad & Team News
Passion UA Form
Passion UA Squad & Team News

BIG won their last meeting with Passion UA; however, it was a very close series, so the rematch can easily end the other way – especially as this is a BO1 fixture. And considering the two squads are roughly equal quality-wise, I would much rather be on the side of the outsiders at plus money.

BIG (#18) are better-ranked than Passion UA (#28)
BIG have a fairly deep map pool
Passion UA are in excellent form

Head to Head

Passion UA and BIG last met during the European RMR; when BIG won.

BIG 2-1 Passion UA – November 22, 2024

BIG Form

BIG qualified for Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 with a perfect 3-0 record in the European RMR B, where they beat Sashi Esports, HEROIC, and Passion UA. Despite the miracle run, BIG did not get a direct bye to the Elimination Stage due to their current world ranking.

Billed as strong contenders to make it to the next stage of the Major, BIG have shown they can hold their own; however, it is also fair to say that they've had a relatively easy schedule in the RMR, so it is unwise to overestimate them too much.

BIG Squad & Team News

No roster changes for BIG.

Johannes "tabseN" Wodarz
Karim "Krimbo" Moussa
Florian "syrsoN" Rische
Jon "JDC" de Castro
Rigon "rigoN" Gashi

Passion UA Form

Passion UA are a surprise appearance at Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, but they deserve their spot among the world's elite 24 Counter-Strike team.

The Ukrainian squad have been fairly up and down this season, with a few tournament titles in C-Tier events, including European Pro League Season 16, 17, and 19. Still, despite accomplishing middling success, Passion UA fought their way though the RMR with impressive victories agianst Virtus.pro, Team Spirit, and Astralis.

Their two losses came against BIG and HEROIC, but even those were pretty close, proving that Passion UA are a very competitive team.

Passion UA Squad & Team News

Passion UA have not made any roster changes.

Dmytro "jambo" Semera
Nikita "jackasmo" Skyba
Eduard "zeRRoFIX" Petrovskyi
Vsevolod "s-chilla" Shchurov
Rodyon "fear" Smyk

Verdict

BIG v Passion UA

BIG defeated Passion UA earlier this month, and according to the latest esports betting odds, they are expected to win again. However, it is impossible to make a strong case for BIG as a solid bet at 1.68, considering how good Passion UA have looked of late and how competitive the last clash between these two teams was.

Priced at 2.15, Passion UA are a solid pick at generous betting odds.

Passion UA To Win

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