Toronto KOI's recent performance on Hardpoint is concerning, particularly against teams with aggressive map control like Cloud9 New York, who excel in early map pressure and rotations.

Toronto KOI has struggled recently, securing only a 50% win rate over their last five matches, with standout performances from their main AR player often overshadowed by inconsistent slaying power from their SMGs. In contrast, Cloud9 New York has shown a resurgence with a 4-1 record, showcasing their ability to win crucial engagements, especially in Search and Destroy, where they maintain a 75% win rate. The form of their flex player has been particularly impressive, providing both fragging capacity and map presence.

In terms of draft, both teams have a solid hero pool, but Cloud9 New York's ability to adapt their strategies mid-game gives them the edge. Toronto KOI tends to rely heavily on standard setups; if Cloud9 can exploit their predictable rotations, they could easily take control of the map. Expect Cloud9 to prioritize early control of the P1 and P2 hardpoints to establish dominance, which has been a successful strategy for them in previous encounters.