🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[passwordnow]

I didn't noticed that and now that's making me more excited.

Yeah I wanna know how much will we get for the prizepool this year though

Currently, there's already $1.6M as a start to the prizepool as for Valve's share. But as the date comes, they will release such as battlepass to increase it. They should do better this time so that many are going to buy and contribute to the prizepool. I'm not expecting it anymore that they'd break records of high prizepool that was won by Team Spirit. And whenever these compendiums/battlepasses are released, you know what's exciting at those times? The prince of Saudi.  

On how high the level and how much the purchases he'd do.

And speaking of TI, I've read that Quinn spilled the tea that there's someone who's going to miss TI. I have no idea who's talking about but it might be malrine from Team Falcons? That's my guess because he's the only one that I can remember that has got some visa issues.

[passwordnow]

This is the last day of the group stages for the RES Regional Series: SEA #4. I guess that the odds are quite interesting for the upcoming matches and they're all best of two. I wanna bet with some draw on these three matches left but it seems that I'd go with what I think that these are going to be straight wins for all of them. I hope that I am right but just gonna love and enjoy the games.

[arallmuus]

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Currently, there's already $1.6M as a start to the prizepool as for Valve's share. But as the date comes, they will release such as battlepass to increase it. They should do better this time so that many are going to buy and contribute to the prizepool. I'm not expecting it anymore that they'd break records of high prizepool that was won by Team Spirit. And whenever these compendiums/battlepasses are released, you know what's exciting at those times? The prince of Saudi.  

Riyadh Master was $5M so yeah TI should be atleast over that amount. Kinda feels awful when TI's prizepool is way lower than Riyadh Master. Keeping it to atleast $8-12M every year should be pretty ideal amount

And speaking of TI, I've read that Quinn spilled the tea that there's someone who's going to miss TI. I have no idea who's talking about but it might be malrine from Team Falcons? That's my guess because he's the only one that I can remember that has got some visa issues.

I dont think its Malr1ne, he is a russian and there are tons of other russian players so it would be pretty weird when he is the only one with issue on his visa. Im guessing it could be either 33 or Fly, they are both from Israel and iirc 33 had visa issues before as well

[emrecemsan]

IEM Cologne is in a distance of only 3 days from now.    It is one of the biggest tournaments in CS2 with a $1m prize pool.


_{Source: https://www.hltv.org/events/7436/iem-cologne-2024}

Currently we are in play-in stage. The opening matches are underway. Eternal Fire v Falcons has started and the 1st map is Vertigo. EF like this map a lot so I hope they manage to turn it into advantage. Nuke is next and Dust2 is the decider. If we win on Vertigo, I think we can do it on Nuke too. They are our best maps.

The winner faces Complexity to make it to IEM Cologne. Complexity which has a ranking of #12 could be a tough opponent. I guess Complexity would be favoured by odds. I'm thinking of betting on EF if we make it there and if I see the odds at least 2.00.  

[passwordnow]

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Currently, there's already $1.6M as a start to the prizepool as for Valve's share. But as the date comes, they will release such as battlepass to increase it. They should do better this time so that many are going to buy and contribute to the prizepool. I'm not expecting it anymore that they'd break records of high prizepool that was won by Team Spirit. And whenever these compendiums/battlepasses are released, you know what's exciting at those times? The prince of Saudi.  

Riyadh Master was $5M so yeah TI should be atleast over that amount. Kinda feels awful when TI's prizepool is way lower than Riyadh Master. Keeping it to atleast $8-12M every year should be pretty ideal amount

I think last year the prize of Riyadh Masters was more than the TI2023. So, as for checking, Riyadh Master 2023 was $15M in prize pool.
Whilst the TI2023 was only $3M and both of these tournaments was won by Team Spirit.

And speaking of TI, I've read that Quinn spilled the tea that there's someone who's going to miss TI. I have no idea who's talking about but it might be malrine from Team Falcons? That's my guess because he's the only one that I can remember that has got some visa issues.

I dont think its Malr1ne, he is a russian and there are tons of other russian players so it would be pretty weird when he is the only one with issue on his visa. Im guessing it could be either 33 or Fly, they are both from Israel and iirc 33 had visa issues before as well

It's possible that it was him, like the last other tournament, he wasn't able to play for Team Falcons. The other Russian players are fine because they've got to travel before the war happened. But it's also possible that it could be either 33 or Fly. There's also a reason for them about their country, although it's going to be only 1 person.

Got 1-1 on this, the other bet that I've made cancelled by stake but it should have been 2-1 for me though.

[ralle14]

The winner faces Complexity to make it to IEM Cologne. Complexity which has a ranking of #12 could be a tough opponent. I guess Complexity would be favoured by odds. I'm thinking of betting on EF if we make it there and if I see the odds at least 2.00.  

Yesterday, they lost against Complexity and the next match-up got more difficult as they'll now face the MongolZ who could send them packing once again.

The odds slightly favor Eternal Fire, but i'm backing the MongolZ to qualify since we could have another 2-0 series if Eternal Fire falls flat for the second time.




I also heard some rumors going around about Team Secret trying out new carry players as Crystallis won't be with the squad anymore.

[emrecemsan]

Yesterday, they lost against Complexity and the next match-up got more difficult as they'll now face the MongolZ who could send them packing once again.

The odds slightly favor Eternal Fire, but i'm backing the MongolZ to qualify since we could have another 2-0 series if Eternal Fire falls flat for the second time.

Yes, unfortunately we lost.    Losing on the map we picked really sucks. Dust2 lasted really long though but we still lost by 19-17 there too.

Now it is last chance for us. There is like nearly half an hour left for the game against The MongolZ. The current odds are literally the same on TrustDice, 1.85. Let's see who wins. The MongolZ can be unpredictable. While Eternal Fire have just lost an important game, they will look for a way to benefit from our condition. They beat us in the Skyesports tournament by 2-0 recently. This makes me concerned but we will see how things turn out.

[ralle14]

Now it is last chance for us. There is like nearly half an hour left for the game against The MongolZ. The current odds are literally the same on TrustDice, 1.85. Let's see who wins. The MongolZ can be unpredictable. While Eternal Fire have just lost an important game, they will look for a way to benefit from our condition. They beat us in the Skyesports tournament by 2-0 recently. This makes me concerned but we will see how things turn out.

This series was more competitive than expected, but the MongolZ still pulled through in the deciding map. I thought Eternal Fire should've won the series after they were up 8-4 in the first half of Nuke, then they started struggling in the T-side and almost lost in regulation. Eternal Fire's players put up some good numbers throughout the series, but it's not enough to win them the series as the MongolZ execution was just better when it got to those crucial rounds.

After every series yesterday went to all three maps, I think it's a good time to ride with the trend and i've picked Faze's series because they're not in their usual form after losing to G2 and NiP at the recent Blast tournament.

[passwordnow]

While I am waiting for stake to list some other dota 2 games for the PGL Wallachia, I've put a bet on IEM Cologne 2024 for CS2. This is in the lower bracket quarter finals Team Falcons and Virtus.Pro, I guess that this is an advantage for the Team Falcons @ 2.15.

[ralle14]

While I am waiting for stake to list some other dota 2 games for the PGL Wallachia, I've put a bet on IEM Cologne 2024 for CS2. This is in the lower bracket quarter finals Team Falcons and Virtus.Pro, I guess that this is an advantage for the Team Falcons @ 2.15.

That's a value pick on Team Falcons, both of them got at least one map on their previous series, but Team Falcons lost to Mouz who's one of the top teams while Virtus.Pro lost against Complexity that's similar to their level.

I still don't have the confidence to pick a team so i'll go back with the overs and I think it's a good bet for this series. It's an elimination match so i'll assume each side will take their map pick and easily push for a third map.

[passwordnow]

While I am waiting for stake to list some other dota 2 games for the PGL Wallachia, I've put a bet on IEM Cologne 2024 for CS2. This is in the lower bracket quarter finals Team Falcons and Virtus.Pro, I guess that this is an advantage for the Team Falcons @ 2.15.

That's a value pick on Team Falcons, both of them got at least one map on their previous series, but Team Falcons lost to Mouz who's one of the top teams while Virtus.Pro lost against Complexity that's similar to their level.

I still don't have the confidence to pick a team so i'll go back with the overs and I think it's a good bet for this series. It's an elimination match so i'll assume each side will take their map pick and easily push for a third map.

I normally do this when I think that the odds are quite acceptable and if the team is notable and might be able to defeat the opponent. Anyway, since there are not that much updates about Dota 2 recently except the few tier 2 tournaments like RES SEA and PGL Wallachia open qualifiers, I might just share this one here about Team Secret, look who's remaining on the roster.



I think that Puppey will reform the team for the next season. Is he also becoming like kuroky? Hmmm. What do you think?

[arallmuus]

I think that Puppey will reform the team for the next season. Is he also becoming like kuroky? Hmmm. What do you think?

Unlike Kuroky, Puppey has no one staying with him. Kuroky made alot of mistakes but most of his teams stays with him until today like Miracle and gH but its different case with Puppey because he is left alone

Its pretty weird though, wonder who the other 4 players that he will nick for PGL Wallachia qualifiers due in 2 days






Been losing like crazy for the last few days, I hope this can make it up. I honestly would have picked over 2.5 maps instead though but yeah this bet is also good enough if Falcons ended up winning

[passwordnow]

I think that Puppey will reform the team for the next season. Is he also becoming like kuroky? Hmmm. What do you think?

Unlike Kuroky, Puppey has no one staying with him. Kuroky made alot of mistakes but most of his teams stays with him until today like Miracle and gH but its different case with Puppey because he is left alone

Its pretty weird though, wonder who the other 4 players that he will nick for PGL Wallachia qualifiers due in 2 days

Yeah, Puppey doesn't have those teammates that stayed with him until the end. That's really commendable with Kuro when he's being bashed by a lot of fans but still most of his teammates stayed with him like GH and Miracle. And even MC stayed on him for so long until he's been taken as stand in by different teams.

It's just going to be a matter of time when the qualifiers start and Puppey can easily take anyone on the stack. I think he better focus with the new talents and set his position aside when he's ready to settle and just play as the coach of the team. There are a lot of new bloods out there but they're not willing to explore because they think, players like him is still in demand and can still do it.

[arallmuus]

Been losing like crazy for the last few days, I hope this can make it up. I honestly would have picked over 2.5 maps instead though but yeah this bet is also good enough if Falcons ended up winning

Another loss as expected. Who am I kidding by betting like a freak every single time. I predicted the game would have gone with over 2.5 maps and I didnt bet on that, happened several times lol

On top of that every single time the bet actually goes to over 2.5 maps, it always happened on the 2nd map after I had my hopes up lol. If only that happened on the 1st map then it would have been better for me as I didnt had my hopes up

It's just going to be a matter of time when the qualifiers start and Puppey can easily take anyone on the stack.

He can take anyone as part of his stack if he is not affiliated with Team Secret but when you are affiliated with a top organization like Team Secret then there is a responsibility to get a decent team for the tournament but yeah its Puppey, anything can happen at this point

[AbuBhakar]

Yeah, Puppey doesn't have those teammates that stayed with him until the end. That's really commendable with Kuro when he's being bashed by a lot of fans but still most of his teammates stayed with him like GH and Miracle. And even MC stayed on him for so long until he's been taken as stand in by different teams.

It's just going to be a matter of time when the qualifiers start and Puppey can easily take anyone on the stack. I think he better focus with the new talents and set his position aside when he's ready to settle and just play as the coach of the team. There are a lot of new bloods out there but they're not willing to explore because they think, players like him is still in demand and can still do it.

Because Kuro play as a teammate while Puppey has a trashy personality using his teammates as tools to win.

You can see the bonding and trust of his teammates to Kuro that’s way they are still together even with downturns of their career as team. Kuro is not bad as team captain but rather his drafts and strategy is a little bit outdated that’s why they keep losing but as player he is so good to work with teammates as we can see on the cam conversation of the team.

[ralle14]

Another loss as expected. Who am I kidding by betting like a freak every single time. I predicted the game would have gone with over 2.5 maps and I didnt bet on that, happened several times lol

You guys cashed your bets as Team Falcons gets it done on Dust 2, I sometimes feel that way as well whenever the underdog is off to a hot start and then loses on the next map assuming they'll continue to lose momentum on the decider map.

Its pretty weird though, wonder who the other 4 players that he will nick for PGL Wallachia qualifiers due in 2 days

I've read a rumor that went around and a couple of familiar players that I saw were Tobi and Shad who could potentially be their offlane and carry player. It's not looking solid when compared to their old roster, and maybe it's because every other decent player is already playing with another stack.

[arallmuus]

Another loss as expected. Who am I kidding by betting like a freak every single time. I predicted the game would have gone with over 2.5 maps and I didnt bet on that, happened several times lol

You guys cashed your bets as Team Falcons gets it done on Dust 2, I sometimes feel that way as well whenever the underdog is off to a hot start and then loses on the next map assuming they'll continue to lose momentum on the decider map.

You know what, I was actually confusing my bet there

I was surprised that my balance increased yesterday because I thought I should be losing on this bet but it turned out that I was betting on Team Falcons to win lol. I thought I bet -1.5 for Falcons lol thats why I was abit frustated that the game ended with a win for VP on the 2nd map


An hour to go for Faze vs Falcons. Clearly this is Faze but the odds are awful, taking -1.5 for Faze seems abit too much as Falcons could probably win a single map but at the same time Faze has the capability to win straight 2-0 as well

[passwordnow]

I've forgot to update that this bet of mine has won.

An hour to go for Faze vs Falcons. Clearly this is Faze but the odds are awful, taking -1.5 for Faze seems abit too much as Falcons could probably win a single map but at the same time Faze has the capability to win straight 2-0 as well

I've missed to bet on this match because of being busy today but I was able to bet for some dota 2 games tomorrow in the PGL Wallachia SEA closed qualifiers. I wanna bet on the WEU for Puppey's new team but odds don't look good to me. Going to one of my bet, Blacklist has a new roster and I think that they are not yet used to each other so SF Pos 4 team has a chance here, DJ and Armel's team with FBZ, ghost and castaway.

[passwordnow]

Got 1-0 on this bet because the sf pos 4 and Blacklist match has been void and cancelled because sf pos 4 team (armel and dj's team) has been disqualified.

[ralle14]

the sf pos 4 and Blacklist match has been void and cancelled because sf pos 4 team (armel and dj's team) has been disqualified.

Unlucky for Armel's stack, one of their support overslept, and Blacklist Rivalry is lucky to advance to the next round.

Blacklist's upper bracket final match should be interesting to see against skem and friends, both of them will be tested.