All Gamers, BaiSha favored at CrossFire Stars Summer Championship
The CrossFire Stars Summer Championship is the mid-season invitational for the entire CrossFire ecosystem The best teams in the world compete for $300,000 in prize funds and more seeds for CFS later this season. We take a closer look at this betting preview.
CrossFire Stars Summer Championship Tournament Details
| Tournament | CrossFire Stars Summer Championship 2024 |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 25th August 2024 |
| End Date | 1st September 2024 |
| Venue | Tay Ho Gymnasium, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Prize Pool | $300,000 |
| Teams | 10 |
Here’s a look at how the best teams in the world have been seeded for this CrossFire betting opportunity:
| Seeding for CrossFire Stars Summer Championship | Teams |
|---|---|
| CFPL Points | BaiSha Gaming, Evolution Power, All Gamers |
| CFBL Points | Vasco esports, Imperial |
| CFWL Points | 3BL Esports, LCK |
| CFVL Points | Wolf Empire, Ranking Esports |
| PH Masters | Pacific Macta |
All teams start in the Group Stage, with 10 teams split into two groups of five. Competing in a single round-robin, all matches are BO3 and teams have been split into the following groups:
- Group A – BaiSha Gaming, Imperial Esports, LCK, Pacific Macta, Wolf Empire
- Group B – 3BL Esports, All Gamers, Evolution Power, Ranking Esports, Vasco eSports
Only the top 2 teams from each group move on to the Knockout Stage, with the best CrossFire odds. Finally, a double elimination with BO5 matches decides the competition. Apart from the prize pool, the winner earns an extra spot for the region at CFS 2024.
In this esports betting preview, we’re taking a look at each group to discuss which teams are most likely to make it to the Playoffs.
BaiSha to dominate Group A
- BaiSha Gaming
- Imperial Esports
- LCK
- Pacific Macta
- Wolf Empire
Starting with Group A, BaiSha Gaming is a clear contender to finish on top of the competition. At the end of last season, they claimed the crown by winning the CrossFire Stars 2023 as esports betting favourites.
Since then, they’ve maintained their momentum in China, winning the CrossFire Pro League Season 23 and the CrossFire Stars Invitational 2024. This, and the fact that BaiSha recently placed second at the CrossFire Pro League Season 24, this team is an absolute favourite to make it to the Playoffs.
Another team which seems to be ranking well in esports odds is Imperial Esports, with its massive roster. Over the season, they’ve placed second twice in both seasons of the CrossFire Brazil League and have only lost to their local rivals, Vasco eSports. Following up on their 5-8th finish at CrossFire Stars 2023 last season, this team has what it takes to finish second.
One other contender worth considering is Wolf Empire. Forming a roster in July of this year, this underdog team managed to climb to the top of Vietnam. With so little known about them, they could very well show up and surprise the other competitors.
All Gamers ascending in Group B
- All Gamers
- Evolution Power
- Vasco eSports
- 3BL Esports
- Ranking Esports
Historically, All Gamers is one of the most popular Chinese organizations with a legacy of international championships. However, after placing second at CrossFire Stars 2023, they suffered from a dip in form with a disappointing 5-6th finish at the CrossFire Pro League Season 23.
After a double roster change in May, this All Gamers team is new and improved, rising to the top of China with an epic win at the CrossFire Pro League Season 24. Considering their recent form, esports betting sites are pinning this roster as the favourite to make it to Playoffs.
The other team from China, Evolution Power, is another front-runner after finishing second twice at both the CrossFire Pro League Season 23 and the CrossFire Stars Invitational 2024. Over years of competition, this is the best this roster has looked – their best chance of winning a tournament in a while.
Meanwhile, Vasco eSports is the defending back-to-back regional champions from Brazil that have every chance to make it to the Playoffs. At the CrossFire Stars Invitational 2024, Vasco eSports lost 3-2 to Evolution Power in an epic match. Bearing this in mind, this group will likely be determined by this highly anticipated rematch.
Overall, this looks like a fight for second place between Evolution and Vasco.
