9INE enter ESL Challenger League Season 43 as the reigning champions, having won the last running of the event with an incredible lower-bracket run. But since their finals victory against BLUEJAYS on October 23, 9INE have played just three official matches – against Anonymo Esports (6-16), ENTERPRISE esports (2-0), and AGO Esports (2-0).

So even though 9INE are in good form (7-2), they’ve not played a single official match in over one week. ForZe are in a similar spot, as they’ve played just one match since October 24, when they swept Fnatic Rising in the opening round of the ESL Challenger League.

9INE and forZe have met just twice before, most recently at the start of September, when forZe won 2-1 (15-19, 16-8, 16-8). But even though forZe came out ahead the last time, we would argue that this bout will be much closer than what the offered CS:GO betting odds suggest.

9INE have proven themselves at this level of play, and while forZe are a far more established organisation, they’ve not achieved much this year. On paper, forZe look stronger and might come out ahead, but it won’t be a clean sweep.

AGO defeated Team Falcons (2-0) in the opening round of ESL Challenger League S43, marking their first victory following a four-game dry streak. Over that stretch, the Poles have lost against Anonymo Esports (4-16), Tricked Esports (0-2), 9INE (0-2), and HAVU (0-2).

For The Win Esports are 3-2 over their last five outings, with wins against Movistar Riders (2-1), SC e-Sports (2-0), and ENTERPRISE esports (2-0) and defeats against Dynamo Eclot (1-2) and Ungentium (0-2). So while their numbers look better, FTW haven’t faced any notable opponents.

Esports betting sites have priced FTW Esports as underdogs for this match; we can’t argue with that. They have not shown much over the last three months, and the players are not in very good form; André “Ag1l” Gil is the highest-rated player on the team, with a 0.93 performance rating.

AGO need to work on its consistency and map pool, but it’s not like For The Win Esports are much better in that aspect, with a positive win rate on only one map (Dust II – 67%). This is a perfect opportunity for AGO to bounce back, and we can be sure that they’ll grab it with both hands.

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As a result of an official statement by the Rainbow Six Esports North America account, it has been confirmed that the company is actively addressing its strategies for the North American Challengers League. This may mean that teams competing in the Challengers League will have an easier time gaining promotion to the North American League the following season.

The organization is now deciding whether the finalists will be given a place in the North American League for the next season or whether they will be awarded another form of remuneration instead. The declaration also reaffirms the importance of developing players from the amateur level all the way up to the professional ranks and offering opportunities for athletes to compete in various stages of the competition.

A publicized note on the update of the North American Challenger League reads:
“As we are currently discussing our plans with partners and participating organizations for our Rainbow Six Esports programs next year, similar to the European Challenger League, we are evaluating how to promote the North American Challenger League winners to the top level of competitive play. As such we are assessing whether this year’s North American Challenger League will grant a spot in the North American League next season, or if the winners’ reward will take another form. ”

The message also addressed the league’s mission to provide players the opportunity to contest in different levels of the competition. The organization also looks to create more interaction among the challenger, amateur and pro teams.

“Continuing to nurture our path to pro and providing opportunities for players to play in different levels of competition remains a priority for us as we move into the upcoming seasons in Rainbow Six Esports. We will be sharing more details on how challenger and amateur teams will interact with the pro levels of competition later on.”

There is no assurance that the top Challengers team will be promoted to the North American League as a result of this, but there is a possibility that they will. Spectators could be allowed to see a team battle their way through the Challengers League and gain a position in the pro league, which would create fantastic narratives and give fans the opportunity to watch talent develop and progress.

There is a widespread sentiment among supporters that less renowned clubs should be given more exposure, and that this modification would make it easier for teams to climb the standings. However, the statement is not specific and does not disclose any precise facts about the award, which has led to some individuals feeling upset due to the absence of details.

Additional info for fans on how challenger and beginner teams will engage with the professional levels of competition will likely become available shortly.
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