🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[Balmain]

FUT started the tournament with unfortunate matchups. They only managed to win one map against Vitality, which is quite a feat these days. They lost directly to Astralis. They started with unlucky matchups. Every team in the group is strong if they had started with a team like Gamer Legion, they could have lasted a while. In the semi-finals, Navi and Vitality are waiting for their opponents. Will we see Vitality and Navi in ​​the final?

[arallmuus]

Ending the day with a small loss but that was an entertaining grand finals. 3-0 done straight and easy by the South American Rejects(SAR) against Nigma Galaxy. I thought that Nigma will be able to come back and for the game into 4th or 5th but no and was rejected by SAR.
1-1 for today.

See I told you Nigma would screw up the final game because they have qualified for DreamLeague. They dont really have the mentality to sweep up all the game and keep the dominance like the other top tier 1 teams. I mean yeah there is really no harm in what they are doing because there isnt that much difference in the prizes but its just annoying to watch

[ralle14]

FUT started the tournament with unfortunate matchups. They only managed to win one map against Vitality, which is quite a feat these days. They lost directly to Astralis. They started with unlucky matchups. Every team in the group is strong if they had started with a team like Gamer Legion, they could have lasted a while. In the semi-finals, Navi and Vitality are waiting for their opponents. Will we see Vitality and Navi in ​​the final?

I agree that every team is good enough to threaten one another, there's just no easy way out of the groups when we see FURIA also getting eaten on the other group.

For the next set of matchups, we have Vitality facing GamerLegion and NaVi going up against FaZe. I still think it should be a Vitality-NaVi final since they both look miles better than the other teams.

Anyway, my pick will be on NaVi to sweep FaZe. This price from the bookies is like a test to see if they can withstand FaZe's shenanigans.

[execijutiere]

I have to say that both matches yesterday ended in ways I didn’t expect. G2 couldn’t beat FaZe. Karrigan’s departure from FaZe seems to have paid off so far. Both teams won the maps they picked, but the match went to a decider map. The decider map ended in a 12-12 tie, sending the match into overtime, where FaZe won the map 16-13 and managed to defeat their opponent 2-1. Neityu was the weakest player on FaZe, but despite that, the team as a whole played well and managed to secure the victory.

[passwordnow]

Congratulations to SAR and Nigma for qualifying to DreamLeague Season 29 and their prize difference for this qualifier is $5k. $15k for SAR and $10k for Nigma.

Clean win from SAR, they locked in after getting sent to the lower bracket by 1win, while Nigma can't even win a single map. 

I was also hoping for at least four maps, but they overcooked the drafts and just handed SAR the win.

Well, we gave Nigma some chances although they're already qualified still didn't won a map against SAR.

See I told you Nigma would screw up the final game because they have qualified for DreamLeague. They dont really have the mentality to sweep up all the game and keep the dominance like the other top tier 1 teams. I mean yeah there is really no harm in what they are doing because there isnt that much difference in the prizes but its just annoying to watch

You're right, they got an impressive progress from the early stage of the playoffs and did choked in the grand finals. Maybe they'll learn from this and they would strategize better game play and serious things in the grand finals if ever they'd make it to the playoffs in the DL.
Right now, ESL x ACL Challenger is played in China and two great teams will play later. This is for the qualification in the EWC and they're already battling for the ones moving to the grand finals.

[Balmain]

I was expecting Vitality to easily beat Gamer Legion, and that's exactly what happened, although not exactly the same, Vitality only lost one round on the first map. They beat Gamer Legion 13-1 on Mirage. I don't even know what to say about Zywoo, he played Mirage with a 21-3 KD. On Overpass, Gamer Legion put up a fight, even taking it to overtime, but Vitality was the team that finished the map.

[ralle14]

I was expecting Vitality to easily beat Gamer Legion, and that's exactly what happened, although not exactly the same, Vitality only lost one round on the first map. They beat Gamer Legion 13-1 on Mirage. I don't even know what to say about Zywoo, he played Mirage with a 21-3 KD. On Overpass, Gamer Legion put up a fight, even taking it to overtime, but Vitality was the team that finished the map.

That quick win in Mirage made me think it might be the fastest series, but they kept it interesting on Overpass and were close to pushing it to Nuke.

As expected, we get Vitality and NaVi in the final. The lack of preparation is showing for Vitality, but I still see it ending with a Vitality win.

Right now, ESL x ACL Challenger is played in China and two great teams will play later. This is for the qualification in the EWC and they're already battling for the ones moving to the grand finals.

Best of luck. Even with xiao8 standing in for Xxs, XG is still playing well, so I expect them to book the other grand final spot and set a rematch with Team Resilience.

[execijutiere]

I still think FaZe put up a good performance against NaVi. The team’s standout player was the newcomer, Neityu. Despite that, they didn’t finish the match too badly. I don’t think Jcobbb is ready to play for a team like FaZe. In my opinion, he still needs a bit more experience to play at this level. It seems like it would be easier for FaZe to bounce back if they brought in a replacement for him.Instead of Broky, they could get a good AWPer. Broky needs to cut ties with FaZe. He’s not a good enough AWPer.

[ralle14]

I still think FaZe put up a good performance against NaVi. The team’s standout player was the newcomer, Neityu. Despite that, they didn’t finish the match too badly. I don’t think Jcobbb is ready to play for a team like FaZe. In my opinion, he still needs a bit more experience to play at this level. It seems like it would be easier for FaZe to bounce back if they brought in a replacement for him.Instead of Broky, they could get a good AWPer. Broky needs to cut ties with FaZe. He’s not a good enough AWPer.

They're like in a honeymoon phase, but NaVi is just playing way too well. It's also been said multiple times by some of the fans that Broky needs to go, but they always pull bullshits like this and overperform to extend their contracts.  

My bet for the finals will be on Vitality -1.5 @1.50. Even if this team isn't playing up to their standards, they're still clutching in these crucial moments. Both teams looked shaky in their map picks, but i'm still siding with the best team here.

[passwordnow]

Right now, ESL x ACL Challenger is played in China and two great teams will play later. This is for the qualification in the EWC and they're already battling for the ones moving to the grand finals.

Best of luck. Even with xiao8 standing in for Xxs, XG is still playing well, so I expect them to book the other grand final spot and set a rematch with Team Resilience.

Thanks for the good luck but VG won against XG. And despite that went through the lower bracket and they have faced Team Resilience before which sent them there. After winning against XG, they have beaten Team Resilience in the grand finals with a 3-1 standing. In China's region, it will be VG which shall represent the entire region in the Esports World Cup 2026. Congratulations to them.

[Balmain]

Years ago, Astralis achieved the same level of success that Vitality is currently at. Back then, they were invincible; no team wanted to face them, they were terrifying. Vitality has surpassed that level of Astralis, or at least they're close. They haven't lost a single major tournament. For several tournaments now, Navi has struggled to win even a single map against Vitality. Vitality wins every match with overwhelming dominance.

[LastKiss]

Right now, ESL x ACL Challenger is played in China and two great teams will play later. This is for the qualification in the EWC and they're already battling for the ones moving to the grand finals.

Best of luck. Even with xiao8 standing in for Xxs, XG is still playing well, so I expect them to book the other grand final spot and set a rematch with Team Resilience.

Thanks for the good luck but VG won against XG. And despite that went through the lower bracket and they have faced Team Resilience before which sent them there. After winning against XG, they have beaten Team Resilience in the grand finals with a 3-1 standing. In China's region, it will be VG which shall represent the entire region in the Esports World Cup 2026. Congratulations to them.

I thought XG wouldn’t be in the tournament since they were already invited to EWC or am I missing something here? I haven’t really been following the tournament, just watched the grand final. Congrats to VG though, they got their revenge on Team Resilience.

[execijutiere]

NaVi squandered their chances in the first two maps and lost the match 3-0. Despite having a chance to win those first two maps, they managed to hand the victory to Vitality on a silver platter. Especially on the first map, with the first half ending at 11-1, if they had dominated Vitality to win 13-1, things might have gotten even worse for Vitality. However, Vitality proved once again that they are a legendary team by managing to turn the game around from that score. We can say that NaVi did some things well, but they aren’t very good at closing out games.

[ralle14]

I thought XG wouldn’t be in the tournament since they were already invited to EWC or am I missing something here? I haven’t really been following the tournament, just watched the grand final. Congrats to VG though, they got their revenge on Team Resilience.

You're not wrong, they've already qualified by having enough EPT points, but still played in that qualifier/tournament due to the prize money. If they somehow win the whole thing, then the spot should be handed to the next team as that's usually the standard rule if the winning team is already qualified.

Years ago, Astralis achieved the same level of success that Vitality is currently at. Back then, they were invincible; no team wanted to face them, they were terrifying. Vitality has surpassed that level of Astralis, or at least they're close. They haven't lost a single major tournament. For several tournaments now, Navi has struggled to win even a single map against Vitality. Vitality wins every match with overwhelming dominance.

At this point, it's just a matter of time until they match their trophy wins and surpass them since the gap doesn't feel like it's closing anytime soon.

[passwordnow]

Thanks for the good luck but VG won against XG. And despite that went through the lower bracket and they have faced Team Resilience before which sent them there. After winning against XG, they have beaten Team Resilience in the grand finals with a 3-1 standing. In China's region, it will be VG which shall represent the entire region in the Esports World Cup 2026. Congratulations to them.

I thought XG wouldn’t be in the tournament since they were already invited to EWC or am I missing something here? I haven’t really been following the tournament, just watched the grand final. Congrats to VG though, they got their revenge on Team Resilience.

Ralle is right, they're already invited due to the EPT points and it's true about the prize money. If they have won it, they'll get that money. But with the culture that they have in the esports scene in China, it's like give and take you know. These organizations are close to each other even if they're different teams. So, they have that understanding that XG is already qualified in the main event and yet, even if they will get the slot, the 2nd place will still get it. Anyway, trying to get some fun with the EPL37.

[LastKiss]

You're not wrong, they've already qualified by having enough EPT points, but still played in that qualifier/tournament due to the prize money. If they somehow win the whole thing, then the spot should be handed to the next team as that's usually the standard rule if the winning team is already qualified.

Ralle is right, they're already invited due to the EPT points and it's true about the prize money. If they have won it, they'll get that money. But with the culture that they have in the esports scene in China, it's like give and take you know. These organizations are close to each other even if they're different teams. So, they have that understanding that XG is already qualified in the main event and yet, even if they will get the slot, the 2nd place will still get it. Anyway, trying to get some fun with the EPL37.

It’s kinda weird when I saw XG participating hahaha but yeah, it’s probably because there’s prize money.

Aren’t you planning to bet on the 1win Essence too? Personally, I’m going to try betting on it when the decider and playoff stages start, since some Tier 1 teams are participating

[execijutiere]

Even though Aurora hasn’t played any matches, they’ve managed to climb to 4th place in the HLTV rankings. It’s absolutely ridiculous that we’ve risen to 4th place even though we haven’t participated in any tournaments lately. In the Valve rankings, however, we’ve dropped to 9th place. Frankly, the Valve rankings seem ridiculous to me. Vitality has been in such great form over the past two years that the point gap between them and NaVi is only 200. Vitality should have reached the 3,000-point mark by now. So, all those wins were for nothing?

[passwordnow]

Thanks to Power Rangers. 

Ralle is right, they're already invited due to the EPT points and it's true about the prize money. If they have won it, they'll get that money. But with the culture that they have in the esports scene in China, it's like give and take you know. These organizations are close to each other even if they're different teams. So, they have that understanding that XG is already qualified in the main event and yet, even if they will get the slot, the 2nd place will still get it. Anyway, trying to get some fun with the EPL37.

It’s kinda weird when I saw XG participating hahaha but yeah, it’s probably because there’s prize money.

Aren’t you planning to bet on the 1win Essence too? Personally, I’m going to try betting on it when the decider and playoff stages start, since some Tier 1 teams are participating

Now that you've mentioned that 1win essence, I've looked into and have got one bet later and that's with at least one map for Team Nemesis against Rekonix. Still a new team but it's with experienced players. I'm expecting them to lose the series but not that bad to trust them at least for one map.

[execijutiere]

The PGL Astana tournament will begin in three days. Since Vitality isn’t participating in this tournament, we can say that every team is a contender. I believe the top 10 teams, who are in a particularly tight race, will give it their all to win this tournament. We can say this is a warm-up tournament for Aurora ahead of the Major. They now need to make it all the way to the finals in this tournament in order to achieve success at the Major.

[passwordnow]

I've won this bet, Team Nemesis won 1 map against Rekonix.



And about some teams, we've got some surprising news about Heroic dota 2[1], they're now stepping away from the dota 2 scene. It's sad that it's another good team that steps away due to financial reasons.

[1] HEROIC leaves the Dota 2 competitive scene after over two years