{"id":11271,"date":"2024-12-09T11:29:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/?p=11271"},"modified":"2025-06-05T08:20:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:20:04","slug":"perfect-world-shanghai-major-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/perfect-world-shanghai-major-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Anything can happen on the world\u2019s biggest Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) stage. Underdogs can emerge as victors, favorites can stumble, and even the most stoic IGLs can make the wrong calls. Some will rise to the occasion and pull off the best plays of their career, and others will buckle under pressure. That&#8217;s what makes the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/perfect-world-shanghai-major\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/a> so incredibly exciting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in the hype as we explain everything fans need to know about the Shanghai Major, including the tournament format, schedule, teams competing, and how you can enjoy the S-Tier esports action. We also compiled our staff\u2019s expert betting predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the latest<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Counter-Strike 2 odds<\/em><\/a><em> and<\/em> <em>visit the<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/esports\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Thunderpick Blog<\/em><\/a><em> for more betting tips.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/h2><nav><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#shanghai-major-2024-schedule-format\">Shanghai Major 2024 Schedule &amp; Format<\/a><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#prize-pool-breakdown\">Prize Pool Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-watch-perfect-world-shanghai-major-2024\">How To Watch Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#teams-competing-in-shanghai-major-2024\">Teams Competing In Shanghai Major 2024<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#our-predictions-for-perfect-world-shanghai-major-2024\">Our Predictions For Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/a><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-team-spirit\">1. TheMongolZ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-g-2-esports\">2. G2 Esports<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-heroic\">3. HEROIC<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-do-you-think-will-win\">Who Do You Think Will Win?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shanghai-major-2024-schedule-format\"><strong>Shanghai Major 2024 Schedule &amp; Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perfect World Shanghai Major features three stages of competition, and it kicks off with the Opening Stage from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. During this first round, 16 teams will compete in a Swiss System format, where Advancement and Elimination matches are BO3, and all other matches are BO1. The top eight teams advance to the Elimination Stage, while the bottom eight exit the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top eight teams from the Opening Stage will join another eight in the Elimination Stage, running from Dec. 5 to 8. This stage follows the same format as the first, with the top eight teams qualifying for the Playoffs Stage while the rest are sent home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Dec. 12 to 15, the excitement really ramps up as the eight remaining teams compete in the Playoff Stage. There&#8217;s no room for error in this single-elimination bracket, where all matches, including the finals, are BO3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three stages will take place on LAN in front of a live crowd, where the pressure is at its peak. The Shanghai World Expo Exhibition &amp; Convention Center will host the Opening Stage, while the Playoffs will be held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prize-pool-breakdown\">Prize Pool Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tournament has a huge prize pool of $1,250,000, and you can see a breakdown of the winnings below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st place: $500,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd place: $170,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd\/4th place: $80,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5th-8th place: $45,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9th-16th place: $20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17th-24th place: $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in the prize pool distribution above, every team goes home with some cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-watch-perfect-world-shanghai-major-2024\"><strong>How To Watch Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most fans can&#8217;t travel to China to watch the Shanghai Major, but at Thunderpick, we provide a worthy alternative! Navigate to our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 betting section<\/a>, click the &#8220;Live&#8221; tab, and select the camera icon next to any Perfect World Shanghai Major match. An embedded live stream will appear with our bet slip to the right-hand side, so you can place in-play bets while enjoying the spectacle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also watch via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/pgl_cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PGL_CS2 Twitch<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/PGL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PGL YouTube<\/a> channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-crypto-gambling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>how to bet with crypto<\/em><\/a><em> at Thunderpick!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teams-competing-in-shanghai-major-2024\"><strong>Teams Competing In Shanghai Major 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty-four teams made it through the RMR events to compete at the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Based on Valve&#8217;s Ranking system, eight of these teams have qualified directly for the Elimination Stage, while the rest are all starting in the Opening Stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the Opening Stage and Elimination Stage teams below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Stage teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FURIA Esports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/virtus-pro-overview\">Virtus.pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-liquid-overview\">Team Liquid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/complexity-gaming-overview\">Complexity Gaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/fnatic-overview\">fnatic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/the-mongolz-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"307\" title=\"Mongolz team\">MongolZ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paiN Gaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GamerLegion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mibr-overview\">MIBR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/cloud9-overview\">Cloud9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FlyQuest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passion UA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildcard Gaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare Atom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/imperial-esports-overview\">Imperial Esports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elimination Stage teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/g2-esports-team-overview\">G2 Esports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/natus-vincere-overview\">NAVI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-vitality-overview\">Team Vitality<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-spirit-overview\">Team Spirit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mouz-overview\">MOUZ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/faze-clan-overview\">FaZe Clan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/heroic-team-overview\">HEROIC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3DMAX<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams are sorted according to their official seeding for the event, which is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/valve-ranking\/teams\/2024\/november\/27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valve&#8217;s global ranking system<\/a> and regional performance at the PGL Copenhagen Major. That&#8217;s why you&#8217;ll see that all eight teams that directly qualified for the Elimination Stage are from Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-predictions-for-perfect-world-shanghai-major-2024\"><strong>Our Predictions For Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For our Shanghai Major betting predictions, we&#8217;ve chosen teams that qualified for the Elimination Stage. Our top three picks are outlined below, alongside the full rosters and reasons why we think these teams will rise above the rest in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> <em>Our predictions consider the latest <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/ranking\/teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>HLTV rankings<\/em><\/a><em>, Valve rankings, roster changes and additions, matchup history, stats, current team\/player form, and a healthy dose of the author&#8217;s expert opinion. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Do not interpret this analysis as betting advice to act upon. Always gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-team-spirit\"><strong>1. TheMongolZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TheMongolz have been a force to be reckoned with, riding high on their <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"193\" title=\"Thunderpick World Championship\">Thunderpick World Championship<\/a> victory and displaying an ever-improving CS2 performance. Their trajectory is hard to overlook and if they do lift the trophy then it will be CS2 history in the making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the team also asserted their supremacy in the MENA circuit, solidifying their regional dominance. On the international stage, they\u2019ve proven they\u2019re a rising powerhouse, securing 1st place at YaLLa Compass, 2nd at the Skyesports Championship, and a strong 3rd-4th finish at Elisa Masters Espoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mongolz\u2019s roster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Erdenedalai \u201cmaaRaa\u201d Bayanbat <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garidmagnai \u201cbLitz\u201d Byambasuren <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodbayar \u201cTechno4K\u201d Munkhbold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usukhbayar \u201c910\u201d Banzragch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ayush \u201cmzinho\u201d Batbold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azbayar \u201cSenzu\u201d Munkhbold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-g-2-esports\"><strong>2. G2 Esports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>G2 Esports ranks 1st globally on Valve&#8217;s leaderboards and 2nd on HLTV&#8217;s rankings. They\u2019re also hot off their win at the BLAST Premier World Final 2024, so we\u2019d be shocked if G2 Esports didn&#8217;t earn a podium finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Odds and current form indicate they are one of the favorites to win, so why didn&#8217;t we put them 1st or 2nd? Well, a shadow hangs over G2 Esports&#8217; current roster, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/news\/40173\/g2-ceo-if-we-wanted-to-keep-niko-we-could-have-done-so\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credible rumors and hints from the organization<\/a> that the Shanghai Major may be NiKo\u2019s final event with the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will this &#8220;last dance&#8221; be a celebration of all the squad has achieved or will NiKo&#8217;s likely move to <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-falcons-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Team Falcons\">Team Falcons<\/a> hurt the squad&#8217;s performance? We can&#8217;t wait to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>G2 Esports roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nikola &#8220;NiKo&#8221; Kova\u010d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ilya &#8220;m0NESY&#8221; Osipov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario &#8220;malbsMd&#8221; Samayoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nemanja &#8220;huNter-&#8221; Kova\u010d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Janusz &#8220;Snax&#8221; Pogorzelski <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiktor &#8220;TaZ&#8221; Wojtas <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-heroic\"><strong>3. HEROIC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a top-four finish from <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/heroic-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"259\" title=\"Heroic team\">HEROIC<\/a> as our bold prediction. The team is 8th on Valve&#8217;s leaderboards and 7th on HLTV&#8217;s latest rankings, but they may pull off some upsets at the Shanghai Major, even against the top three squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HEROIC lineup has shown excellent form at recent tournaments, including a second-place finish at the Thunderpick World Championship 2024. The squad showed they could beat the best teams in the world at IEM Rio 2024, smashing <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-vitality-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"150\" title=\"Team Vitality\">Team Vitality<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/astralis-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"163\" title=\"Astralis\">Astralis<\/a> before narrowly losing to a reverse sweep from <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/natus-vincere-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Natus Vincere\">NAVI<\/a> in a Semifinal match, giving us confidence in their abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HEROIC CS2 roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rasmus &#8220;sjuush&#8221; Beck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ren\u00e9 &#8220;TeSeS&#8221; Madsen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guy &#8220;NertZ&#8221; Iluz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdulkhalik &#8220;degster&#8221; Gasanov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damjan &#8220;kyxsan&#8221; Stoilkovski <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eetu &#8220;sAw&#8221; Saha <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In case you missed it: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/top-moments-of-the-thunderpick-world-championship-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top 10 Moments of the Thunderpick World Championship 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-do-you-think-will-win\"><strong>Who Do You Think Will Win?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve shared our predictions for the event, but what about yours? Will one of the four teams we highlighted win it all or could an underdog come through and shock the crowd? As we mentioned earlier, anything is possible on big stages like this, especially when the best squads in the world compete against each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remember to visit <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>our CS2 betting page<\/em><\/a><em> to watch and bet on the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/content\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/content\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. 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