The Around the World Cup II Group Stage is about to begin. With eight armies participating in twelve battles, the community is eager to share their predictions.
For the Group Stage of the Around the World Cup II, eight armies split across two groups will battle. Each army will face the other three armies in their group across AUSIA, EU and US time zones. With twelve battles packed into a single week, there are many possible outcomes.
In this stage, armies are awarded points based on the outcome of the battle. Three points for winning, two points for winning in overtime, one point for losing in overtime, and no points for losing regularly. The highest scoring Major and Small/Medium armies of both groups will move on to the Grand Finals, with a separate winner for Major and Small/Medium.
Club Penguin Armies approached many members of the community to share their predictions on the outcome of these battles.
Army of Club Penguin vs. Void Troops
A recent Void Troops event
The Army of Club Penguin usually scores within the top three on the weekly Top Tens. On the other hand, the Void Troops have only recently opened this month. Despite being new, the Void Troops have been consistently maxing 15-20. Will VT be able to overcome the Clovers less than a month after opening?
Lana – SR: ACP 2-0-1: I think has more tournament experience and that is a advantage
Escot – WV: ACP will max very well, VT has very decent numbers but ACP will be too much for them.
Sheriff – Aliens: ACP army of Club Penguin sweep, no doubt.
qAleksandr – HF: ACP 3-0 Between ACP and VT, i think ACP will win this with 3-0-0 because they are the major army there and they will bring a good max.
Doritos of Club Penguin vs. Templars
Templars battling the Water Vikings
Consistently maxing highly, the Doritos have the advantage coming into this battle. Although there is a size difference, the Templars have had more tournament experience over the past year. Will the Knights pull through, or will the Doritos overwhelm them with their size?
Pumpkin – ACP: DCP 3-0 I haven’t really heard anything from TCP in a while and i think this will be 3-0 with DCP winning all rooms and sweeping them up frfr
Lana – SR: DCP 2-1-0: honestly? size. and they are good at tournaments too
Escot – WV: 2-1-0: DCPs numbers have been dropping lately and also TCP as well lately, but DCP has still been constantly maxing 25+. DCP recently barely won a battle against TCP so I believe they will win.
Sheriff – Aliens: DCP tough, but I’d probably go for Doritos because of the size difference.
qAleksandr – HF: DCP The DCP-TCP battle will be tight, but it will be a DCP victory with 2 rooms and 1 tie, since Templars are refreshing to get better maxes.
Doritos of Club Penguin vs. Void Troops
Doritos at Aisha’s retirement
This matchup is similar to ACP vs VT. Although VT have grown rapidly since opening, they are up against the Doritos, who regularly place within the top three on the weekly Top Tens. Will the young VT be able to stand up against the Doritos?
Pumpkin – ACP: DCP 2-1 This would be a much stronger and more prepared army and VT wouldn’t be messing around just cause I’m not too familiar of what VT is capable of, i’ll say DCP would take this win with a final score of 2-1
Lana – SR: DCP 2-0-1: same answer
Escot – WV: 3-0: DCP will beat VT, given their experience since VT is a more new army that has decent numbers.
Sheriff – Aliens: DCP Same as before, Doritos win because of the max.
Dumplings – TCP: DCP doritos gna win because they army is big, and fast with word tactics and for void troops i havent heard of them so they are probably irrelevant so therefore they probably have shit size or wtv
qAleksandr – HF: DCP In this battle, there is only one winner, DCP, since VT is a S/M army, they will be crushed by the power of an Major army.
Army of Club Penguin vs. Templars
Army of Club Penguin vs Templars in March Madness X
The Clovers and Knights have battled recently in the Elite Eight of March Madness X. In this battle, ACP had a large size advantage, allowing them to win. Will this battle be a repeat of March Madness, or will the Templars make a comeback?
Lana – SR: ACP 2-1-0: I think it might be hard, but I believe ACP will win. They “do right tactics at the right moment”
Escot – WV: ACP: 3-0: ACP is very good tactically and with formations, ACP will beat TCP.
Sheriff – Aliens: ACP I’d say Army of Club Penguin because of the size and general performance advantage over templars.
qAleksandr – HF: ACP 2-0-1 This will be again a tight battle between ACP and TCP, with 2 rooms ACP and 1 tie, because as I said upwards, TCP is refreshing.
Void Troops vs. Templars
Templars at a recent event
The Void Troops and Templars have been maxing similarly over the past few weeks. Although the Knights have the advantage in experience, VT are new and fresh, which they can use to build hype. Predictions for this matchup will be tough to make.
Pumpkin – ACP: VT Now for this one i’ll just say it’s another VT win cause Templars isn’t looking too hot rn
Lana – SR: TCP 2-0-1: more tournament experience
Escot – WV: VT 2-1-0: A very difficult one, but I believe VT will get the win barely, given that they max similar numbers.
Sheriff – Aliens: TCP I think that templars could win against VT cuz TCP are a bit more seasoned and prepared.
qAleksandr – HF: TCP This battle will be tight again, 2 S/M armies, but i think TCP will win against VT due to the experienced troops and presence in tournaments.
Army of Club Penguin vs. Doritos of Club Penguin
Third Place Match between Doritos of Club Penguin and Army of Club Penguin
ACP and Doritos have a big rivalry. Although the Doritos tend to garner a bigger size, the Clovers are able to keep up in battles. In March Madness X, the Doritos maintained a 5-10 size advantage over ACP, managing to secure victory in overtime. It’s difficult to predict the outcome of this battle, but it will definitely be one of the biggest battles in the tournament.
Lana – SR: honestly I dont know
Escot – WV: ACP 1-1-1 (overtime): Another difficult battle, but I believe this time ACP will win against DCP with how better they’ve been lately and how they’re holding.
Sheriff – Aliens: ACP Contraversial, but id pick army of club penguin, even if they arent beating them in the TT.
qAleksandr – HF: ACP This is the most insane battle I will want to see, since ACP and DCP clashed in the past too. I’m hoping for an ACP win 1 room and 2 ties, but this will be hard, I think there it will be overtime with 1 room each army and a tie. In overtime room, I see ACP winner too.
Fire Vikings vs. Water Vikings
Fire Vikings battling the People’s Imperial Confederation
The Water Vikings have been consistently maxing over 20 at their events. On the other hand, the Fire Vikings usually max 5-10, giving WV a size advantage. Which Viking will come out on top?
Pumpkin – ACP: WV No idea what Fire Vikings is so i’d say WV would take this dub
Lana – SR: WV 2-1-0: I like their organization at tournaments. and their size is good too.
Sheriff – Aliens: WATER VIKINGSSS WATER BEATS FIRE!!
qAleksandr – HF: WV This will be the battle of the seas, between FV and WV. The winner will be WV since they have more experience in battles.
Aliens vs. Scarlet Republic
Scarlet Republic battling the Mercenaries
The Aliens have a varied size, maxing anywhere from 20 to 40 at their events. Scarlet Republic’s max is also the same, maxing anywhere from 5 to 20. Although the Aliens have a large size advantage, the Scarlet Republic hosts events on Club Penguin Armies Battleground more often, giving them more experience with it. Who will come out on top?
Pumpkin – ACP: Aliens I have a lot of expectations from Scarlet Republic and i’m sure they would do an amazing job but Aliens i feel will most likely take the win
Escot – WV: Aliens: 3-0: Aliens have been performing very well in tournaments and have very great numbers, they will win against SR.
qAleksandr – HF: Aliens Between Aliens and SRCP, I see only one winner: Aliens, due to the Major army status and experience in battles.
Aliens vs. Water Vikings
Claire’s retirement event
The Aliens tend to max higher than the Water Vikings; However, the Vikings have shown that they can greatly boost their size when they have a goal. At Clarie‘s retirement event, the Vikings maxed 66. This boosted size is competitive with the Aliens’ size, so it will be difficult to make accurate predictions.
Pumpkin – ACP: WV 3-0 Easy WV win, they would probably sweep 3-0 against Aliens
Lana – SR: ALIENS 2-1-0: their size is good too, but I believe they will have a huge advantage.
qAleksandr – HF: In this battle between Aliens and WV, it will be tight, since both have experience. I see a 1 room each and 1 tie, and in overtime the best to win.
Fire Vikings vs. Scarlet Republic
Fire Vikings at a recent event
Scarlet Republic generally achieves larger sizes at their events; However, both armies have little tournament experience, making it hard to predict tournament performance. This will be an interesting matchup between Small/Medium armies.
Pumpkin – ACP: SR 2-1 Not sure but probably 2-1, Scarlet Republic wins
Escot – WV: SR: 2-1-0: SR pulls very decent numbers and does decent more tactically than FV. SR will win this one.
Sheriff – Aliens: SR Scarlet Republic, theyve been doing very well recently! SR SR SR SR SR
qAleksandr – HF: FV This battle between FV and SRCP will be simple for FV, since they can bring better maxes.
Aliens vs. Fire Vikings
Aliens at a recent event
This matchup is similar to Aliens vs the Scarlet Republic. Although the size difference is larger, the Fire Vikings have more experience on CPAB. Will this experience be enough to overcome a large size difference?
Pumpkin – ACP: Aliens 2-1
Lana – SR: ALIENS 3-0-0: Size and organization
Escot – WV: Aliens: 3-0: Aliens will be too much for FV to handle, FV will not max very well.
qAleksandr – HF: Aliens against FV will be easy for the first one since they take advantage of the Major army and can bring a better max.
Scarlet Republic vs. Water Vikings
Water Vikings at a recent event
Scarlet Republic and Water Vikings have been performing well in their Small/Medium and Major army classifications, respectively. Being a Major army, the Vikings will likely have a size advantage. Will SR be able to overcome this difference?
Pumpkin – ACP: WV 2-1
Sheriff – Aliens: WV This is tough, they both have great leaders, but if i had to choose id go for WV.
qAleksandr – HF: WV In this battle between SRCP and WV, I see WV as winners since they have more experience in battles and can bring a good max.
A jam-packed week of twelve battles awaits as the Group Stage begins. With so many battles going on, anything could happen. What are your predictions? Which battle are you most interested in? Who do you see moving on to the Grand Finals?
Jo
Associate Editor