{"id":414160,"date":"2026-08-06T17:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=414160"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:51:19","slug":"prediction-liquid-vs-dhala-ewc-2026-open-qualifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-liquid-vs-dhala-ewc-2026-open-qualifier","title":{"rendered":"Prediction Liquid vs Dhala \u2014 Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Team Liquid begin their Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier campaign with a Group 12 opening match against French mix Dhala. On paper, this is one of the most one-sided matchups of the opening round, with Liquid holding a significant advantage in experience, firepower, and recent form.<\/p>\n<h3>Liquid aiming for a confident start<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414162\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414162\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55429519542_b85c0f3eb5_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although Liquid narrowly lost the Stake Pulse Beat I grand final to Betclic, the team showed clear progress throughout the event. Their structured approach and improved individual form make them one of the strongest teams in the qualifier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1-2 vs Betclic<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2-0 vs fnatic<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2-0 vs 9INE<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2-1 vs Betclic<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0-2 vs Spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EliGE continues to be Liquid\u2019s most impactful player with a 1.13 rating over the past three months, while malbsMd and NAF provide consistent support. The addition of lorko has also brought more stability to the lineup.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <article class=\"club-hover-connect-parent\">\n    <div class=\"club-top-line\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-row club-gutter-none\">\n                    <div class=\"club-col-4 club-col-6-xs\">\n                <figure class=\"picture-16x9 picture-with-gradient\">\n                    <a class=\"club-hover-connect club-hover-connect-img\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-bc-game-vs-basement-boys-ewc-2026-qualifier\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-25.webp\" alt=\"Prediction BC.Game vs BASEMENT BOYS \u2014 Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"club-col-8 club-col-6-xs club-box-bg--gradient\">\n            <div class=\"club-box-def club-full-height\">\n                <div class=\"club-dynamic-dotted-wrap club-full-height\">\n                    <h3 class=\"club-h4-title\">\n                        <a class=\"club-link-primary club-hover-connect club-dynamic-dotted__text\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-bc-game-vs-basement-boys-ewc-2026-qualifier\">\n                            Prediction BC.Game vs BASEMENT BOYS \u2014 Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-bottom-line\"><\/div>\n<\/article>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Dhala face a massive challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Dhala enter the qualifier as complete outsiders. The French mix has played very few notable officials, with recent losses to Citron and Citronnade highlighting the gap between them and stronger opposition.<\/p>\n<p>Without experience against Tier-1 or even Tier-2 competition, Dhala will likely need outstanding individual performances from Zrutax and flawless teamwork to stay competitive.<\/p>\n<h3>Map pool &amp; veto \u2014 Liquid control every scenario<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414163\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414163\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613233_b40c18d5d8_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Stats (last three months):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Cache: Liquid 67% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Dust2: Liquid 17% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Mirage: Liquid 50% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Inferno: Liquid 60% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Nuke: Liquid 62% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Ancient: Liquid \u2014 | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Anubis: Liquid 62% | Dhala \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The available statistics for Dhala are extremely limited, making the veto difficult to evaluate. However, Liquid have a much deeper map pool and should comfortably steer the series toward their preferred battlegrounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expected veto flow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Dhala likely remove one of Liquid\u2019s strongest maps.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Liquid should eliminate their weakest option, likely Dust2.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Nuke, Inferno, or Anubis are the most probable picks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The decider should still heavily favor Liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key duel \u2014 EliGE vs Zrutax<\/h3>\n<p>EliGE remains the centerpiece of Liquid\u2019s offense, consistently creating openings and converting difficult rounds. On the other side, Zrutax appears to be Dhala\u2019s biggest individual threat and will need the best performance of his career if his team hopes to challenge the favorites.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <article class=\"club-hover-connect-parent\">\n    <div class=\"club-top-line\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-row club-gutter-none\">\n                    <div class=\"club-col-4 club-col-6-xs\">\n                <figure class=\"picture-16x9 picture-with-gradient\">\n                    <a class=\"club-hover-connect club-hover-connect-img\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/faceit-doubles-cs2-half-time-voice-chat\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1653934605635-16x9-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FACEIT doubles CS2 half-time voice chat after community backlash\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"club-col-8 club-col-6-xs club-box-bg--gradient\">\n            <div class=\"club-box-def club-full-height\">\n                <div class=\"club-dynamic-dotted-wrap club-full-height\">\n                    <h3 class=\"club-h4-title\">\n                        <a class=\"club-link-primary club-hover-connect club-dynamic-dotted__text\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/faceit-doubles-cs2-half-time-voice-chat\">\n                            FACEIT doubles CS2 half-time voice chat after community backlash                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-bottom-line\"><\/div>\n<\/article>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>Everything points toward a comfortable Liquid victory. The North American side possess superior experience, better structure, and a massive advantage in individual quality. Unless Liquid severely underperform, Dhala should struggle to keep pace over a full Bo3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction: Liquid 2-0 Dhala<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team Liquid begin their Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier campaign with a Group 12 opening match against French mix Dhala. On paper, this is one of the most one-sided matchups of the opening round, with Liquid holding a significant advantage in experience, firepower, and recent form. Liquid aiming for a confident start Although Liquid [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":414161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-414160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Prediction Liquid vs Dhala \u2014 EWC 2026 Open Qualifier<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Liquid vs Dhala prediction with form, map pool, key players and our pick for the EWC 2026 Open Qualifier match.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-liquid-vs-dhala-ewc-2026-open-qualifier\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Prediction Liquid vs Dhala \u2014 EWC 2026 Open Qualifier\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Liquid vs Dhala prediction with form, map pool, key players and our pick for the EWC 2026 Open Qualifier match.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-liquid-vs-dhala-ewc-2026-open-qualifier\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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