🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[Balmain]

JiJieHao will face the toughest opponent in the group. I think Spirit will defeat their opponent. We can already say that JiJieHao will be waiting for their opponent in the lower bracket. It should be safe to say that Spirit will advance from this group to the semifinals.
On the other hand, I think Aurora will be the team to advance from this group to the semifinals. Our representative will face BIG in their first match. XANTARES will go head-to-head against his former team. Although it will be a tough match, I expect Aurora to come out on top.

On paper Spirit should win, but there's always a small percentage for them to fuck it up. Only two wins are needed for them to advance, and the best opponent they'll meet from the other match is barely a threat, with both Luminosity and GamerLegion currently on a decline.

I'm surprised how BIG got placed over there, and then the other three are thrown into the fire by having to face Vitality, Spirit, and Falcons.  

They're also my early pick in the first round, only because i'm not a fan of the odds from the other matches. The bookies are like testing Aurora here, but at the same time i'm not sold on BIG's clean run in the qualifiers.

Aurora is being tested by bookmakers with its new roster, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, Aurora should win easily. In fact, I think Aurora with Jimmpat is much better. I'm still undecided between Maj3r and kyxsan regarding IGL, but it's too early to make a decision. Aurora will win 2-0, or less likely 2-1.

[passwordnow]

Before TI officially starts in the next day, I'll be putting an early bet that I might add another one during the tournament. While it's been a trend to the dota 2 community about topson's standing in with LGD, I have decided to take one map for them at least to win against Team Falcons. Falcons might not give them a mercy but don't belittle the 4 in chemistry of LGD + topias.

[ralle14]

Aurora is being tested by bookmakers with its new roster, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, Aurora should win easily. In fact, I think Aurora with Jimmpat is much better. I'm still undecided between Maj3r and kyxsan regarding IGL, but it's too early to make a decision. Aurora will win 2-0, or less likely 2-1.

It's also due to the new format and the first match of the group stage being a bo1 so it's a slippery slope if they get rolled badly in the first half.

Not sure which map gets picked here, but it should be their match to lose as long as it's not Ancient, Cache, or Inferno.

[execijutiere]

The ESports World Cup matches will begin today.
Our team, FUT, will face TYLOO in their first match. Since it’s a Bo1, there could be an upset. I think FUT should win, but TYLOO could pull off an upset. Now that lAUnX is gone, xFloud’s adjustment period should be over by now. FUT still has a strong roster and should beat TYLOO. Since Krabeni is an IGL who contributes significantly to frags, I’d say FUT has the advantage in every match.

[Balmain]

I completely overlooked it, my mistake! I thought the Aurora - BIG match was a best-of-3, but it was a best-of-1. Aurora lost on Cache, a close map, and Aurora isn't good at Cache. Even though Wicadia tried their best, they couldn't finish the map. That's the downside of best-of-1s. Think about it, even Team Spirit lost.

[execijutiere]

Our team managed to win against FUT TYLOO. It was a close match, but I’d say the FUT players performed better. It’s at least heartening that while one of our teams lost, the other won.
In my opinion, one of the most surprising results of the day was Spirit’s loss to JiJieHao’s team. Donk finished the match with 23 kills, while Shiro couldn’t reach double digits and ended with 8 kills. On JiJieHao’s side, almost everyone performed at a similar level. It doesn’t make much sense for a team like Spirit to lose to a team that’s so much weaker relative to their own strength.

[LastKiss]

Before TI officially starts in the next day, I'll be putting an early bet that I might add another one during the tournament. While it's been a trend to the dota 2 community about topson's standing in with LGD, I have decided to take one map for them at least to win against Team Falcons. Falcons might not give them a mercy but don't belittle the 4 in chemistry of LGD + topias.

First day on the group stage and all of them have low odds since they’re the favorites, confused which team I want to bet so I’m making a parlay based on the favorite here, I’m looking forward to seeing Team Spirit and 1win will win their matches today.

Also Topson will be playing at TI this year with LGD, I can’t wait to see his action today, expecting Topson can bring something that will shock Team Falcon and make your bet win

[ralle14]

I completely overlooked it, my mistake! I thought the Aurora - BIG match was a best-of-3, but it was a best-of-1. Aurora lost on Cache, a close map, and Aurora isn't good at Cache. Even though Wicadia tried their best, they couldn't finish the map. That's the downside of best-of-1s. Think about it, even Team Spirit lost.

I was hoping it wouldn't be that map, but they probably thought it was worth a gamble since BIG barely played it. Anyway, losing this early for Aurora might've been for the better because whoever loses on the BIG/G2 series meets the winner of Spirit/LG in the lower bracket.

It doesn’t make much sense for a team like Spirit to lose to a team that’s so much weaker relative to their own strength.

Like everyone's saying at this point, their coach is holding them back with his game plan. I used to think it's one of those bad days for them, but now it's clear that he's overcooking behind the scenes and the management needs to realize that before they lose their best player.

Also, TI kicks off in less than an hour and I got this three-leg parlay to test the favorites and see if any top tier team gets stunned on the first day.

[execijutiere]

G2 managed to secure a victory against M80 on the Mirage map. AWPer r1nkle made a significant impact in the match, helping G2 secure the win. Although both hunNter and MATYS had a rough match, r1nkle’s performance played a major role in the victory.
The Falcons secured a comfortable victory over K27 on the Dust2 map. It’s worth noting that m0NESY put in a strong performance. Thanks to the AWPer, who didn’t let the opponent get a foothold, the Falcons had no trouble securing the win.

[jakdanyel]

I completely overlooked it, my mistake! I thought the Aurora - BIG match was a best-of-3, but it was a best-of-1. Aurora lost on Cache, a close map, and Aurora isn't good at Cache. Even though Wicadia tried their best, they couldn't finish the map. That's the downside of best-of-1s. Think about it, even Team Spirit lost.

Yes, the first matches were all BO1 but the rest are all going to be BO3 until the grand final - which is BO5 as usual. I also had a free time to watch the game.

Aurora started well but it didn't take them too long to make simple mistakes. The coach ash also said that they even started some rounds without a plan. Like they were playing a FACEIT game instead you know.

This isn't good... However our path is easier now. First M80 and then JiJieHao/GamerLegion if we move on to lower finals.

[Balmain]

Xantares seems to be playing better with the current roster he probably feels more comfortable. In the M80 game, Xantares contributed significantly to winning both maps with high frag rates. I always wonder if it would have been better if Dede hadn't left. That question always comes to mind when I see Kyxsan's frag contribution is low. As long as the team wins, Kyxsan's low frag contribution doesn't matter; after all, he's running the team, his goal isn't to kill people.

[passwordnow]

Before TI officially starts in the next day, I'll be putting an early bet that I might add another one during the tournament. While it's been a trend to the dota 2 community about topson's standing in with LGD, I have decided to take one map for them at least to win against Team Falcons. Falcons might not give them a mercy but don't belittle the 4 in chemistry of LGD + topias.

First day on the group stage and all of them have low odds since they’re the favorites, confused which team I want to bet so I’m making a parlay based on the favorite here, I’m looking forward to seeing Team Spirit and 1win will win their matches today.

Also Topson will be playing at TI this year with LGD, I can’t wait to see his action today, expecting Topson can bring something that will shock Team Falcon and make your bet win

Congratulations, you're also 2-0. I am avoiding to make a parlay and will continue to do single bets. And my LGD bet for at least one map, topson didn't disappoint. 
I've won that bet and I did an additional bet for Parivision against Team Falcons.



My next bet, I haven't decided if I'll add to this one tomorrow. The first day is intense and fun.

[LastKiss]

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My next bet, I haven't decided if I'll add to this one tomorrow. The first day is intense and fun.

Indeed, it was a really intense match between Parivision and Team Falcons just like how the real grand final is gonna be played. CN teams didn't get a single win yesterday and now I'm backing Vici Gaming and Xtreme Gaming to win their matches today, Yeahh another parlay for me but they shouldn't disappoint their fans so they should give them all for today matches.

Also, TI kicks off in less than an hour and I got this three-leg parlay to test the favorites and see if any top tier team gets stunned on the first day.

Easy win for the favorites on the first day as usual Topson always brings some shocking performances, glad Team Falcon didn't choke in Game 3.

[ralle14]

Easy win for the favorites on the first day as usual Topson always brings some shocking performances, glad Team Falcon didn't choke in Game 3.

Yup, everything somehow went as expected on the first day, but that's enough parlays for me since i'm taking too many risks with these multiple favorites.

My next bet is also on the Liquid series, but i'll be on the over 2.5 maps because I doubt Liquid are losing 2-0 with this form.

Indeed, it was a really intense match between Parivision and Team Falcons just like how the real grand final is gonna be played.

I also grabbed a live bet in that final series and it wasn't worth the sweat, though the back and forth situation with the rapiers was crazy entertaining.  

[passwordnow]

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My next bet, I haven't decided if I'll add to this one tomorrow. The first day is intense and fun.

Indeed, it was a really intense match between Parivision and Team Falcons just like how the real grand final is gonna be played. CN teams didn't get a single win yesterday and now I'm backing Vici Gaming and Xtreme Gaming to win their matches today, Yeahh another parlay for me but they shouldn't disappoint their fans so they should give them all for today matches.

I should have made at least one map for my bet with Team Yandex, I lost. Your XG bet lost against GL. To be honest, I'm already disappointed haha not because of my lost bet with Team Yandex but with my fantasy and predictions. My points are terrible and I guess that I won't even be part of the lowest percentile. Maybe there's still a chance when the playoffs come. Well, at least stake compensated my disappointment with a $10. 

My 4-0 prediction was with Team Yandex and that's why it's ruined. I should have went for Parivision since they're my fantasy except mid lane. But on this bet, I'll go with Team Spirit and they might be the one to get the 4-0. GL all.

[LastKiss]

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My next bet is also on the Liquid series, but i'll be on the over 2.5 maps because I doubt Liquid are losing 2-0 with this form.

You should've won the bet ralle14, grats, even Team Liquid managed to defeat Team Yandex with a reverse sweep and Aurora did the same to Team Yandex.

I also grabbed a live bet in that final series and it wasn't worth the sweat, though the back and forth situation with the rapiers was crazy entertaining.  

Even I who didn't bet on both of them could feel the tension, expecting today for the same good match


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I should have made at least one map for my bet with Team Yandex, I lost. Your XG bet lost against GL. To be honest, I'm already disappointed haha not because of my lost bet with Team Yandex but with my fantasy and predictions. My points are terrible and I guess that I won't even be part of the lowest percentile. Maybe there's still a chance when the playoffs come. Well, at least stake compensated my disappointment with a $10. 

My 4-0 prediction was with Team Yandex and that's why it's ruined. I should have went for Parivision since they're my fantasy except mid lane. But on this bet, I'll go with Team Spirit and they might be the one to get the 4-0. GL all.

Yeah, XG ruined my parlay, nothing new tbh as usual whenever I bet on them lmao, and for my next bet if you're betting on Team Spirit to win the match, I'm taking the over 2.5 maps. I hope they don't clean sweep each other, either Team Spirit win 2-0 or Team Vision win 2-0. I'll also add Nigma vs Vici Gaming to go over 2.5 maps. Good luck, guys

             

[ralle14]

You should've won the bet ralle14, grats, even Team Liquid managed to defeat Team Yandex with a reverse sweep and Aurora did the same to Team Yandex.

Yeah, XG ruined my parlay, nothing new tbh as usual whenever I bet on them lmao, and for my next bet if you're betting on Team Spirit to win the match, I'm taking the over 2.5 maps. I hope they don't clean sweep each other, either Team Spirit win 2-0 or Team Vision win 2-0. I'll also add Nigma vs Vici Gaming to go over 2.5 maps. Good luck, guys

Thanks, I was having doubts about that second map, but Yandex quickly had damage problems once it got to the mid game. Liquid might've broken Yandex because I thought they should've taken care of Aurora in that other series. 

I can't get a read on the first set of matches, so I decided to skip and just watch for now. I'm on the same thing too for the Spirit vs. Vision series, as this is like the fight for that 4-0 seed. My second bet will be on the Liquid series, since I like what I saw from them yesterday. Iron Wing was also impressive in taking down Falcons, but I still can't clear my doubts after one good win.

[execijutiere]

FUT managed to win the match against MOUZ with a strong performance. The first map, Ancient, was the one our team selected, and they set up a very solid game plan. On the second map, despite leading 9-3, we were unable to close out the map and lost in overtime. xFloud had an incredible Deagle ace, and it’s fair to say he really outdid himself in this match. On the Mirage map, I recall we had a 10-4 lead, but despite that, we managed to win the map by a narrow margin, securing a 2-1 victory overall. xfl0ud played an absolutely legendary game in this match, and I must say he played a huge part in his team’s victory.

[passwordnow]

I should have made at least one map for my bet with Team Yandex, I lost. Your XG bet lost against GL. To be honest, I'm already disappointed haha not because of my lost bet with Team Yandex but with my fantasy and predictions. My points are terrible and I guess that I won't even be part of the lowest percentile. Maybe there's still a chance when the playoffs come. Well, at least stake compensated my disappointment with a $10. 

My 4-0 prediction was with Team Yandex and that's why it's ruined. I should have went for Parivision since they're my fantasy except mid lane. But on this bet, I'll go with Team Spirit and they might be the one to get the 4-0. GL all.

Yeah, XG ruined my parlay, nothing new tbh as usual whenever I bet on them lmao, and for my next bet if you're betting on Team Spirit to win the match, I'm taking the over 2.5 maps. I hope they don't clean sweep each other, either Team Spirit win 2-0 or Team Vision win 2-0. I'll also add Nigma vs Vici Gaming to go over 2.5 maps. Good luck, guys

XG got out too early together with OG and huligani. My prediction and fantasy was totally out of order already haha. Team Vision got in to the playoffs with Nigma and Team Liquid. My bet has lost today with Team Spirit. But moving to the elimination round, I'll be picking BoomBoys against Aurora.



Didn't expect that Nigma will be like this but let's see if they're always good in the group stages but will become a joker in the playoffs. Congrats to them though.