Dota 2 Prediction: Strong Favourites

Tundra Esports and Team Liquid look like a strong combination for this DreamLeague double, with both teams holding clear advantages on paper against their respective opponents. Tundra have been inconsistent lately, but this matchup against PlayTime still feels heavily in their favor. Despite a rough stretch of results, Tundra continue to face elite-level competition on a daily basis, and the overall quality within the roster remains extremely high. Pure in particular has looked motivated in recent meetings against former rivals, and Tundra’s drafting depth should give them a major edge in a best-of series like this. PlayTime have shown flashes of promise recently, especially with wins over lower-tier opponents, but stepping up against a disciplined and experienced team like Tundra is a completely different challenge. If Tundra play close to their normal level, they should control the tempo of the series. Team Liquid meanwhile enter their matchup against Vici Gaming as deserved favorites. Liquid continue to be one of the most reliable teams in top-tier Dota when it comes to structure, late-game decision making, and teamfight execution. Even when results have not been perfect lately, they still consistently perform against weaker opposition. Vici Gaming have struggled badly against elite teams throughout the season, and this matchup looks difficult stylistically as well. Liquid’s experience and superior coordination should allow them to dictate the pace from start to finish.