If Steph manages to overcome Oz (give him 'bout 40% chance of doing so), I would consider him a heavy favourite against Alicia despite coming from the loser's bracket. I do not think he can beat Taeja or Losira in a potential finals though, however he'd be a huge favourite against First if he manages to get there due to how shaky his PvZ has been looking, however for that very reason I can't see him getting past Losira.

Overall my predictions for tonight would look something like this:
Oz 4-3 Stephano
Losira 2-0 First

Alicia 4-2 Oz (?)*
Taeja 4-3 Losira (?)*

Taeja 4-2 Alicia

* Does anyone know how extended series and double elimination interfere with eachother in the bracket finals? Will it first be a Bo7 extended series starting 2-1 in the favour of Alicia/Taeja, and then another deciding Bo3 if Oz/Losira would come out on top? Or does it just carry over as a standard Bo7 starting 2-1? (Think the latter would be weird, wouldn't really be double elimination if so)

zezamer

Finland5701 Posts

July 22 2012 11:02 GMT

#44

Oz > Steph
Alicia > Oz

Losira > First
Losira > Taeja

Alicia > Losira

Tsend

France44 Posts

July 22 2012 11:24 GMT

#45

Anyone knows if it will be Stephano vs Oz on main stream? (i so much want to watch it :p)

PradamadeR

123 Posts

July 22 2012 11:28 GMT

#46

Well i think stephano will drop out against oz .. oz looked better in all 3 games and is already in front cuz of extended series..
I hope Losira wins buit my head says teaja

Toorgr

54 Posts

July 22 2012 11:32 GMT

#47

On July 22 2012 20:28 PradamadeR wrote:
Well i think stephano will drop out against oz .. oz looked better in all 3 games and is already in front cuz of extended series..
I hope Losira wins buit my head says teaja

I disagree. Oz had game one won, but fucked up
Game two was entombed close pos (terrible as zerg), stephano lost most of his infestors for nothing, and still almost won
game 3 was just some eco cheese
I think stephano is superior, he should be able to win the rematch

Ylrahc

France496 Posts

July 22 2012 11:51 GMT

#48

Very tough to predict...If Stephano manages to defeat Oz, he has a good chance at it, however even as a big fan of him I must admit this play this week-end has been shaky at best, some spectacular moves but almost some awful ones. Imho, Oz will defeat him 4 2 or 4 3.
So...
Oz > Stephano
Alicia > Oz

Losira > First (First seems to be really good at PvT, but his PvZ is questionnable)
Taeja > Losira (purely because of coming from LB and extended series)

Alicia > Taeja (not that I don't like Taeja, but Alicia deserves a win after so many 2nd places

)

If Stephano manages to beat Oz, he'll beat Alicia and lose the grand final, be it vs Losira or Taeja.

ThePlayer33

Australia2378 Posts

July 22 2012 11:53 GMT

#49

Taeja or alicia have both been playing excellent, would love to see them in the finals

obesemk

Norway267 Posts

July 22 2012 12:03 GMT

#50

Now that stephano has seen and experienced oz's shananiganz i think the frenchman will crush oz. 4-2 stephano. Hopefulle the game will be on the free stream.

Topdoller

United Kingdom3860 Posts

July 22 2012 12:03 GMT

#51

Really hoping Taeja can take this tournement, hes been playing solid

Ruscour

5233 Posts

July 22 2012 12:07 GMT

#52

Hoping someone can answer two questions:

What games did Axslav do analysis for? He's my favourite player and #1, 2 and 3 on Reddit were about his analysis, so I'd like to check it out.

And are VODs only available for premium? Can't seem to find them anywhere.

Sorry for being oblivious, MLG runs from when I go to sleep to when I wake up T_T

Demonidze

194 Posts

July 22 2012 12:12 GMT

#53

Stephano learns them toss players... you guys remember the times when he was dismantled by MC and HerO? now look at them. same with Oz... he came with a build Stephano is not familiar with, iam sure if he takes his time tonight to sit down and learn it to inside out to the details he will be fine facing Oz today.

btw, if LosirA does beat First (and he will imho) then he will have extended series vs Taeja, and there is no way he gets past that.

Qikz

United Kingdom12027 Posts

July 22 2012 12:15 GMT

#54

On July 22 2012 19:42 gasmeter wrote:
Should be an amazing final day, really looking forward to it! Day9 and Artosis are my favourite casting duo, I think they go really well together and compliment each other well. Stephano hwaiting! :D

My favourite two are Day9 and Apollo. Maybe I have England bias for Apollo but I just love his voice. <3

EleanorRIgby

Canada3923 Posts

July 22 2012 12:19 GMT

#55

really hoping for taeja, terran ftw

00Visor

4337 Posts

July 22 2012 12:20 GMT

#56

Stephano should know how to deal with Oz`s quick third now.
If he doesnt do as many mistakes as yesterday, he should win.

Grand Final: Stephano - Taeja?

Harris1st

Germany7142 Posts

July 22 2012 12:26 GMT

#57

On July 22 2012 21:20 00Visor wrote:
Stephano should know how to deal with Oz`s quick third now.
If he doesnt do as many mistakes as yesterday, he should win.

Grand Final: Stephano - Taeja?

That is my favorite final too

Not sure if Stephano can take Oz with the extended series in play. It's definitly possible for him to take 3 games from Oz, just unlikely i guess

00Visor

4337 Posts

July 22 2012 12:28 GMT

#58

On July 22 2012 21:26 Harris1st wrote:

Show nested quote +

That is my favorite final too

Not sure if Stephano can take Oz with the extended series in play. It's definitly possible for him to take 3 games from Oz, just unlikely i guess

Odds are exactly even now, despite Oz` 1 game advantage.
http://www.pinnaclesports.com/League/E Sports/SC2 MLG/1/Lines.aspx

babybell

776 Posts

July 22 2012 12:34 GMT

#59

i love how alicia and losira who have guaranteed top 4 contrary to the rest only get 19% of the votes.
edit: Taeja won? nice hadn't noticed.

HaXXspetten

Sweden15718 Posts

July 22 2012 12:35 GMT

#60

On July 22 2012 21:34 babybell wrote:
i love how alicia and losira who have guaranteed top 4 contrary to the rest only get 19% of the votes.

...Taeja has guaranteed top 4, not Losira