🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[ralle14]

Yeah, as a loan from Aurora. So these loans are becoming normal nowadays for quite long. We'll see how things will go for Tundra with lorenof then, from EU to SEA and back there again.

It's starting to become the trend because it's a good alternative for the players who have long contracts, they get to play with another team that could potentially fit their playstyle and each team still gets something in the end.

Avulus already got one of the qualifying spot for the WEU qualifiers while OG might get denied again as they still have to win two series in a row later today.

Also, Noone's stack successfully qualified from the EEU qualifiers after beating some of the best teams like Team Spirit and Virtus.pro. If they can consistently perform this well and continue to qualify for more tournaments, it's only a matter of time until an org picks them up.

[passwordnow]

I am 1-1 yesterday and probably this is for today. I didn't bet for some grand finals today and other games as well in other regions for the DL24.

Yeah, as a loan from Aurora. So these loans are becoming normal nowadays for quite long. We'll see how things will go for Tundra with lorenof then, from EU to SEA and back there again.

It's starting to become the trend because it's a good alternative for the players who have long contracts, they get to play with another team that could potentially fit their playstyle and each team still gets something in the end.

That's true and there's a payment for these loans so, the original team gets the money as well. And for Tundra, it's not yet lorenof that will play for them but midone and shad as standins.

Avulus already got one of the qualifying spot for the WEU qualifiers while OG might get denied again as they still have to win two series in a row later today.

Congrats to them, they finally made it. I usually bet on them when they have matches in the past tournaments.

Also, Noone's stack successfully qualified from the EEU qualifiers after beating some of the best teams like Team Spirit and Virtus.pro. If they can consistently perform this well and continue to qualify for more tournaments, it's only a matter of time until an org picks them up.

That's nice, while the community flames and bashes crystallis, he's back in action.

[arallmuus]

Also, Noone's stack successfully qualified from the EEU qualifiers after beating some of the best teams like Team Spirit and Virtus.pro. If they can consistently perform this well and continue to qualify for more tournaments, it's only a matter of time until an org picks them up.

Well its pretty early start of the season so alot of teams are trying new stuff and new roster. It works for Noone's stack for now but we all know for sure that it needs consistency to win TI in the end because thats literally the end goal of every season

Last season we had Team Falcons, XG and Team Spirit that dominates the field entire season but it was Team Liquid that won TI in the end because they were pretty consistent

Anyway, Nigma will most likely qualify through MESWA region as well. Im not sure why they changed MENA to MESWA

[ralle14]

Anyway, Nigma will most likely qualify through MESWA region as well. Im not sure why they changed MENA to MESWA

The region change felt like DreamLeague's way of indirectly inviting Nigma Galaxy to the tournament. As expected, it's a quick 3-0 for Nigma Galaxy and the total game time didn't even cross the one hour mark. 

Also, Palianytsia took the second qualifying spot from the EU qualifiers denying OG another tournament appearance. These EU qualifiers are on a different level, last time we had Mouz, and now Palianytsia.

[passwordnow]

That's conclude the qualifiers for the DL24 for all of the regions, the qualifiers have been completed and this are the qualified participating teams while waiting for the list of the invites.

The region change felt like DreamLeague's way of indirectly inviting Nigma Galaxy to the tournament. As expected, it's a quick 3-0 for Nigma Galaxy and the total game time didn't even cross the one hour mark.  

I didn't felt the matches on that region because it seems that they're the ones that will really take that one spot. But still, most teams can't be confident with the participating unknown teams nowadays like Palianytsia.

[GreatArkansas]

That's conclude the qualifiers for the DL24 for all of the regions, the qualifiers have been completed and this are the qualified participating teams while waiting for the list of the invites.
(....)

I'm curious about this DreamLeague tournament for Dota, the slots for invited teams are still TBD even though qualifiers are already done.
So, what is their basis for which teams will get a free invitational slot? Or do these slots only purely depend on the management of Dream League?

[passwordnow]

That's conclude the qualifiers for the DL24 for all of the regions, the qualifiers have been completed and this are the qualified participating teams while waiting for the list of the invites.
(....)

I'm curious about this DreamLeague tournament for Dota, the slots for invited teams are still TBD even though qualifiers are already done.
So, what is their basis for which teams will get a free invitational slot? Or do these slots only purely depend on the management of Dream League?

Usually, it is the other tier 1 teams that have ended well to the past tournaments like TI. But to be specific on the invited ones, I don't know. So expect the big names that have ended prolly top 1-6 on TI2024 could be the ones that will fill those slots. Otherwise, don't that are invited yet not available on the timeslot of the DL24 will be replaced depending on the decision and criterion of the DL24 organizers.

[l99l]

Eternal Fire has improved tremendously, especially in the last 1-1.5 months. During this time, they played both a Final match against Spirit and a match against NaVi. Even though they didn't win both, they will probably be shown as a candidate to reach the final in tournaments. Aim-wise and tactically they have moved forward. They play almost flawlessly except for very small and simple mistakes. They can't stop giving echo rounds.

If Eternal Fire hadn't made simple mistakes and lost Echo rounds, we would be in 5th place in the World rankings right now, maybe even better.
I've never understood how they can do the hard thing but not the easy thing.
As long as we continue to play in S-tier tournaments, they will reduce simple mistakes to a minimum.

[arallmuus]

Anyway, Nigma will most likely qualify through MESWA region as well. Im not sure why they changed MENA to MESWA

The region change felt like DreamLeague's way of indirectly inviting Nigma Galaxy to the tournament. As expected, it's a quick 3-0 for Nigma Galaxy and the total game time didn't even cross the one hour mark. 

Yeah Team Falcons would most likely got invited to tournaments so that basically leave them with Nigma. Anyway Nigma is also invited to PGL Walachia so this is going to be interesting to see how their new roster perform in an offline stage tournament

So basically our schedule for the entire October would be PGL Walachia, Betboom Dacha then DreamLeague S24. All three of them has $1M prizepool so thats three tier 1 tournament in a month. Totally a hype way to start a new season

[ralle14]

If Eternal Fire hadn't made simple mistakes and lost Echo rounds, we would be in 5th place in the World rankings right now, maybe even better.
I've never understood how they can do the hard thing but not the easy thing.

That's why teams are willing to risk a small buy (kevlar/upgraded pistol) after losing a gun round. Even if the win probability is always low against full buys, it only takes one or two winning duels to open the site and potentially lose the round.

Excited for the first round of the Worlds group stage tomorrow. I'm hoping T1 prepared themselves against TES, I still believe they could beat most of the teams here even though they lost their form in the summer split and barely made it in the Regionals against KT Rolster.

[passwordnow]

There is not a lot of dota 2 matches today, so while waiting for the PGL Wallachia Season to come in less than 2 days. I'd place a bet on the EPL for these tier 2 teams.

[passwordnow]

Fortunately, I've won this bet.




We're getting close to the PGL Wallachia Season 2 and there are a lot of stand ins and roster changes just for this tournament. So, it's hard to say who are the strong ones but all of them are, I guess. I've placed a few bets on it and likely testing the waters. So good luck.

[ralle14]

We're getting close to the PGL Wallachia Season 2 and there are a lot of stand ins and roster changes just for this tournament. So, it's hard to say who are the strong ones but all of them are, I guess. I've placed a few bets on it and likely testing the waters. So good luck.

I see you're going for the value bets, I think the first two are more than possible and Wisper playing for beastcoast could be for the better.

The recent balance patch could also shake things up now that the meta heroes like Tusk and Sand King received a nerf including crucial items like Gleipnir for the carries and Bracers for the support players.

[passwordnow]

We're getting close to the PGL Wallachia Season 2 and there are a lot of stand ins and roster changes just for this tournament. So, it's hard to say who are the strong ones but all of them are, I guess. I've placed a few bets on it and likely testing the waters. So good luck.

I see you're going for the value bets, I think the first two are more than possible and Wisper playing for beastcoast could be for the better.

You're right mate, while testing the waters, I can see the value with these roster changes but win or lose, that's fine. I think that they're worth it to gamble with.

The recent balance patch could also shake things up now that the meta heroes like Tusk and Sand King received a nerf including crucial items like Gleipnir for the carries and Bracers for the support players.

That's true, that's something that will also change how the good supports are going to react when the nerfed bracers after 25 minutes. But I think during the early game, that's going to be useful and then they'll just have to resell it past that time limit.

We've got some news for these players.

1. Dy retires from competitive scene.

Dy retires and begins streaming career
On October 3, 2024, Dy announced his retirement from pro Dota on Weibo. Dy first made noisy in 2018 and won two Major championships during his time with Vici Gaming. Although his results fluctuated during his early years with XG, he returned to form in 2024, showing consistent performances in tier one events.

2. Dyrachyo moved to inactive roster of Gaimin Gladiators, likely kicked.


Source: GG | Gaimin Gladiators X account

[ILuckyGuyI]

Excited for the first round of the Worlds group stage tomorrow. I'm hoping T1 prepared themselves against TES, I still believe they could beat most of the teams here even though they lost their form in the summer split and barely made it in the Regionals against KT Rolster.

I have been looking for people on the thread about if they are interested in LoL Worlds competition. It is nice to see someone interested.    At the same time, I'm sorry about your loss. I also thought T1 would win but they lost. They have been losing pace for quite a long time though. For like 2 years, they haven't been able to win the LCK title anymore.

But there is this fact, they are still the last Worlds champions.    So we never know... But I can comfortably say they aren't my favourite. I believe in Gen.G to make it. Chovy and Peyz were incredible today by the way. Having such a smart mid-laner should feel awesome for them.

The standings after today's games:

[ralle14]

Playoffs spots are on the line for today's bo3 matches, and i'm picking LNG for the first match. They didn't look like the LPL third seed after beating BLG or maybe it's only because of the outdraft.

At the same time, I'm sorry about your loss. I also thought T1 would win but they lost. They have been losing pace for quite a long time though. For like 2 years, they haven't been able to win the LCK title anymore.

It's fine, I only went for it because of their odds and knowing they could turn up. I had high hopes when T1 played it well in the early game, but TES was better in the team fights by peeling for their Jhin.

The standings after today's games:

T1 is unlucky, they have to face BLG for their next match and potentially go down 1-2 tomorrow.

2. Dyrachyo moved to inactive roster of Gaimin Gladiators, likely kicked.

Later on, they also revealed Watson as their new carry player.

[passwordnow]

1-3 for yesterday. I thought that it's going to be 3-0 and every team that I bet on did great because they're promising and have won 1 map but, it's still fine I hope that I'll do better today.




These are my bets for matches later.

2. Dyrachyo moved to inactive roster of Gaimin Gladiators, likely kicked.

Later on, they also revealed Watson as their new carry player.

Yeah, so the rumors tend to be true that Watson is what they are eyeing for after TI. I wonder what team will take Dyrachyo as their new pos 1.

[ralle14]

I wonder what team will take Dyrachyo as their new pos 1.

I hope he ends up with Tundra in the future because 33 has a similar playstyle with Ace where they thrive once they gain a lot of networth and Dyrachyo is good at being that semi carry who can make space for other cores.

These are my bets for matches later.

I also agree with all of your predictions, Mouz and Azure Ray are too good to be at plus odds when looking back at their qualifier performances.

[passwordnow]

I wonder what team will take Dyrachyo as their new pos 1.

I hope he ends up with Tundra in the future because 33 has a similar playstyle with Ace where they thrive once they gain a lot of networth and Dyrachyo is good at being that semi carry who can make space for other cores.

I agree, that's the best team that he can go. However, Tundra has already taken nightfall who is also a strong pos 1. I can't think of any other team, maybe OG? but 23savage is already there or he's just for a trial.

These are my bets for matches later.

I also agree with all of your predictions, Mouz and Azure Ray are too good to be at plus odds when looking back at their qualifier performances.

Thanks man, and I hope that I'd win with the remaining two bets since Mouz already was done and lost against Avulus. This Avulus team always win whenever I don't bet on them but when I do, they lose. Haha! a real unlucky man I am.

[ralle14]

My LNG bet won easily as DK got outplayed and outdrafted on both maps. Even though the matches today are all bo1, i'll continue to stick with the bigger favorites and back BLG together with TES for 1.73, they'll face Fnatic and T1 who only got their first win because of an easier matchup.

Thanks man, and I hope that I'd win with the remaining two bets since Mouz already was done and lost against Avulus. This Avulus team always win whenever I don't bet on them but when I do, they lose. Haha! a real unlucky man I am.

The bookies are getting the hang of it as all of the favorites won yesterday, but at least you avoided getting swept thanks to NaVi.