{"id":1802580,"date":"2023-02-06T08:39:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T13:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/iem-katowice-2023-playoffs-betting-preview-predictions\/"},"modified":"2023-02-06T08:39:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T13:39:29","slug":"iem-katowice-2023-playoffs-betting-preview-predictions","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/iem-katowice-2023-playoffs-betting-preview-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"IEM Katowice 2023: Playoffs Betting Preview &amp; Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> <title>IEM Katowice 2023: Playoffs Betting Preview &amp; Predictions<\/title><\/p>\n<p>   <!--[if IE 7]&gt;--><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"skip-link screen-reader-text\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/news\/iem-katowice-odds-playoffs-stage\/#main-site-content\">Skip to content<\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"site-wrap\">\n<div class=\"site-content\" id=\"main-site-content\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area container\">\n<main id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-19187\" class=\"post-19187 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-csgo category-news\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The <strong>IEM Katowice 2023<\/strong> has already been a shocking event, and we\u2019re not even in the Playoffs yet.<\/p>\n<div class data-ctaid=\"2579\" data-cta-type=\"cta\" data-cta-renderd=\"true\" data-cta-cached=\"true\" data-render-type=\"server\">\n<div id=\"cta-base-2579\" data-cta-affid=\"84\" class=\"cta-base cta-single cta-style-default\">\n<div class=\"cta-content\">\n<div class=\"cta-body\">\n<div class=\"cta-row row-body\">\n<div class=\"cta-col cta-col-bonus\" data-column=\"bonus\" data-enabled=\"false\">\n<p>100% Deposit boost<\/p>\n<p>Up To \u20ac\/$100&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-col cta-col-info\" data-column=\"info\" data-enabled=\"false\">\n<div class=\"cta-list-items\">\n<div class=\"cont cta-list-item\">\n<p>Bet and watch with live streams &amp; stats<\/p>\n<p>Bet on CS:GO, Dota, LoL, Overwatch, FIFA, Call of Duty and more!<\/p>\n<p>Use code GLHF<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve had some huge surprises:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, <strong>FURIA<\/strong> got sent to the lower bracket of the Play-In by <strong>BIG<\/strong>, where they got kicked off by the Mongolian esports org IHC.<\/li>\n<li>Second, <strong>Cloud9<\/strong> was eliminated in the lower bracket of Group A, also by <strong>IHC<\/strong>\u2014a team they beat 16-5 in the upper bracket of the Play-In just days ago.<\/li>\n<li>Third, <strong>Fnatic<\/strong> forced <strong>Outsiders<\/strong> down to the lower bracket of Group B. The odds for them in the first and second games were 2.10 (against 1.70) and 1.48 (against 2.66), respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With how things are shaping up, we might witness more deviations from the proverbial script, especially in the lower fringes of the groups.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how the Playoffs might play out.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"CSGO_IEM_Katowice_2023_Group_Stage_Results\">CS:GO IEM Katowice 2023 Group Stage Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only <strong>6 teams will make it to the Playoffs<\/strong>, and if everything goes strictly according to plan, these 6 teams will be <strong>G2, NAVI, FAZE, Heroic, Team Vitality, and Outsiders<\/strong>. These are your favorites even before the tournament started. As of now, only G2 and NAVI have earned their spots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49558 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iem-katowice-2023-playoffs-betting-preview-predictions.jpg\" alt=\"IEM Katowice 2023: Playoffs Stage Preview\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><em>IHC beat Cloud9 in the lower bracket quarterfinals of Group A \u2013 Image credit: ESL<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Next to these teams, you have the <strong>mid-tiers that are good contenders<\/strong> to the Playoffs but offer no guarantee, such as <strong>Team Liquid, OG, MOUZ, and NIP<\/strong>. Cloud9 used to be on this list until they got the Mongolian boot. Their odds before they got eliminated was 1.38 against 3.03, which tells you just how unpredictable IEM Katowice betting can get.<\/p>\n<p>Then there are the <strong>underdogs: IHC, Team Spirit, Fnatic, and Complexity<\/strong>\u2014all still in play and still the potential breadwinners for some type of CSGO bettors. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/csgo\/luckbox\/\">CSGO betting on Luckbox<\/a> and other dedicated esports bookmakers normally offer extra cream on top for these underdogs to offset the risk. Still, we\u2019re seeing a fairly even field so far.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Playoffs_Predictions\">Our Playoffs Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right now, <strong>G2<\/strong> has never lost a map in 2023\u2014not once when they fought <strong>NAVI<\/strong> four times in the Spring Groups, not once when they fought FAZE 2 times on 5 February. If you <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/news\/how-to-watch-iem-katowice\/\">watch IEM Katowice<\/a>, you know why they\u2019re the talk of the town at the moment. Everyone\u2019s on point, especially Nikola \u201cNiKo\u201d Kova\u010d. It seems they have all the momentum in the world and will be the biggest favorite going to the Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, we\u2019re noticing some gaps in the odds. For instance, the upcoming NAVI-G2 matchup has the multipliers 2.59 and 1.49 (respectively) on <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/reviews\/ggbet\/\">GG.Bet esports<\/a>. This is an absurdly high number for NAVI, one that you won\u2019t be able to take advantage of very often. Expect more of these gaps to come in the Playoffs, and place your wagers accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>If underdogs like IHC push their way to the Playoffs, bettors should look at the <strong>Map Handicap market<\/strong>, where the risk-reward could be the most appealing and profitable. They\u2019re underdogs for a reason, so betting on them to win the whole event would be a long shot. At best, you may want to consider betting on them with a +1.5 handicap in the early stages of the Playoffs (assuming they make it).<\/p>\n<p>Overall, we haven\u2019t changed our stance on most teams, even though we\u2019ve seen some upsets. <strong>NAVI and G2 are guaranteed finalists<\/strong>, and they\u2019ll fight tooth and nail to lift that Katowice trophy. <strong>Outsiders and Team Vitality<\/strong> are still the wildcard picks, while Heroic, who hasn\u2019t faced NAVI or G2 since BLAST Premier: World Final 2022, could make bettors some cold hard cash when and if the encounter comes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_betting_promotions_are_still_available_for_IEM_Katowice\">Which betting promotions are still available for IEM Katowice?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick list of special offers for betting on IEM Katowice this year:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Luckbox<\/strong>, an esports betting specialist website, is offering a nice combination of promos for this event. Apart from doubling your first deposit using the 100% matched desposit bonus up to $100, you have the opportunity to boost your winnings if your selected teams completes an specified objective. Find out more about this <strong>Kato Boost <\/strong>promo by going to our <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/tournaments\/iem-katowice\/\">IEM Katowice betting guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>At <strong>GG.Bet<\/strong>, a name synonymous with esports betting, you still have the chance the claim the final bonus in its Superpack of bonuses. Check out the details of <strong>Bonus 3<\/strong> on our <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/bonus\/iem-katowice-promo\/\">IEM Katowice bonus<\/a> review for more information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MyStake<\/strong>, a crypto betting operator, is offering a <strong>$10 free bet<\/strong> to anyone who registers a new account and uses our exclusive <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esportsbets.com\/bonus\/mystake-promo-code\/\">MyStake promo code<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Remember to <strong>read the terms and conditions<\/strong> that apply, <strong>always gamble responsibly <\/strong>and<strong> never wager money you can\u2019t afford to lose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<div class=\"author-avatar\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iem-katowice-2023-playoffs-betting-preview-predictions-1.jpg\" alt=\"Khein Gutierrez Avatar\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-detail\">\n<span>Written by<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Khein Gutierrez<\/h6>\n<p>Khein is an esports content producer who started playing Dota at a young age in the computer shops of the Philippines. 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