Time for some predictions myself
MichaelDerBeste2 (70) vs Clementine (30)
Clementine is by no means a bad player, but like, it's Michael, and on paper, he outclasses in every format. If this were OU, I would raise the number to 90-10, but since Clementine can win with better mu, I will only give Michael 70.
LoSconosciuto (60) vs Chains of Markov (40)
Chains of Markov won a nail-biting series last week, but sadly his next challenge is even tougher. LoSco's proficiency in most formats, including Doubles where Chains of Markov has an advantage over most players, will prove to be too much to handle.
teres bahji (49.5) vs longhiep341 (50.5)
Others don't predict their own games for jinx or fear of getting memed on, etc. I don't have that weakness. Realistically, I think in 90% of cases we actually battle, then I'm 45-55 against teres. He should be more knowledgable in Classic and BDSP. I'm most likely outclassed in gen 8 despite having topped the ladder. I'd say I have a slight advantage in Doubles based on my record vs him on ladder, with the rest of the formats being even. That said, my biggest disadvantage is having to play on phone since my laptop is painfully slow and occasionally freezes for longer than the timer, thus I will most likely not calc anything and at best use / commands. However, I have 10% chance to win on act call alone, and when the math adds up, I have higher chance to win.
Damm u captcha (45) vs Kaneki-san (55)
Kaneki made the biggest upset last round against pokeblade, with the assist of better RNG in 2 games and a choke. Captcha meanwhile eliminated forsh, in a series that I don't know how to take. Kaneki is a fairly fresh face still, while captcha has the advantage of format selection. Ultimately, I think Kaneki's prowess in gen 8 formats gives him an edge.
sunsets (52) vs Typhlosion48 (48)
Gen 8 is a tossup from me. The lack of knowledge of set generation though is what makes this hard to predict. In addition, Typhlosion's playstyle will make or break, as seen in his gen 8 Open games where he got completely outplayed turn after turn. I will go with sunsets here, but this can go either way.
Blui (45) vs tob (55)
While HeroicTobias to Tob is one of the worst name changes (I would keep the original if I couldn't get Toby), he's in good form now, especially in Doubles where he should win. Blui is no pushover though from their display last week, but to come out on top here, they will need some luck.
Casual dot exe (45) vs Chiori Mikami (55)
Someone who is more into old gens vs someone who hasn't been playing frequently for a while. Chiori is favored in all gen 8 formats to me so I will give them the benefit of the doubt since I believe he has higher ceiling.
Trefleuh (51) vs Crunchman (49)
Despite what others think, I believe Trefleuh has the upper hand in Doubles. However, I doubted some of his choices made in some games last week. I do believe Trefleuh will polish his plays and win though, but this will be close.
