Fnatic and Evil Geniuses will battle in the second match on the first day of the League of Legends Worlds 2022 play-in stage. This will be the first big match of the day as two of the best teams in the world will lock horns for a group-stage spot.
The two teams will not meet each other again during the play-in stage. Therefore, the winner will gain an immense advantage in the race to the group stage.
In terms of competition, Fnatic and Evil Geniuses are the strongest teams in their play-ins bracket. It is, therefore, important for them to get an early advantage as it would make the rest of their Worlds 2022 journey easier.
Fnatic had a rough time during the 2022 season of League of Legends' LEC. After promising titles, the team ended up falling short when it mattered the most.
There were times when certain players stepped up to push the team beyond the finish line. However, that did not happen often enough, resulting in mostly average performances and results.
Fnatic's best performance was during the Summer Split of the LEC. The remarkable exploits of Razork and Upset, in particular, helped the team progress into the playoffs of the tournament. Ultimately, however, they failed to meet their goals and collapsed.
Fans were expecting Fnatic to have a turnaround in fortunes at Worlds 2022. Unfortunately, the team was hit with yet another obstacle when Upset and Hylissang, the highly regarded botlanes of the team, were affected by COVID-19. Both players are being replaced by temporary substitutes in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Evil Geniuses showcased both highs and lows during the 2022 season of League of Legends LCS.
In the Spring, Evil Geniuses won the trophy and traveled to MSI 2022. However, in the Summer, the team faltered
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