ESPORTS - predictions and tips (Dota 2, CS:GO, LoL)

[rand1919]

Tundra 3-0'ing Secret in a grand finals of #TI11

Disaster for Secret, as they were destroyed in almost every game. GG Tundra

❌Personally very bad tournament for me regarding my bets! A lot of losses!

It's time for reset and prepare for new season! Good news coming soon! 😎

[boltz]

Tundra 3-0'ing Secret in a grand finals of #TI11

Disaster for Secret, as they were destroyed in almost every game. GG Tundra

❌Personally very bad tournament for me regarding my bets! A lot of losses!

It's time for reset and prepare for new season! Good news coming soon! 😎

A disaster indeed...but a very great run from Secret in order to reach grand finals as 1  month ago they were kinda sure they won't make it to this TI.

Regarding bets...I've been stubborn to place 3 consecutive bets on Secret to win the map...and all 3 failed ...so yea...not a great time for me either.

RIO Cs:GO Major should start tomorrow and maybe we bounce back but I don't usually bet on CS:GO as I gave up on that game long years ago even if I was Eagle at rank if I remember correctly.

[rand1919]

[LOL, October 30th] 2nd semifinal match of League of Legends Worlds 2022:

💰Gen.G vs DRX: MY BET

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✅Gen.G vs DRX: Over 3.5

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[STT]

Lots of closely ranked games tomorrow I think the smartest thing might be to bet 3 maps for those early on.  Later theres more of a gap between the teams some highly ranked and it could end with 2 maps most likely.

EG can beat IHS I think, they nearly beat Furia recently.

00NATION is highly rated by someone I know who thinks they will lose none of their games.  I'll put a small bet on that premise though Im no expert on the consistency of the Brazilian teams nowadays, surely they will try their best in front of their home crowd.   Maybe Eagles are having a hard time recently as they lost to Tyloo, as did IHS

[jakelyson]

RIO Cs:GO Major should start tomorrow and maybe we bounce back but I don't usually bet on CS:GO as I gave up on that game long years ago even if I was Eagle at rank if I remember correctly.

I normally do not bet on CS but I enjoy watching them since I know most of us played this game before. Even though I do not play this game anymore, I still enjoy watching especially when there are clutch plays happening. It is different in DOTA since I still play from time to time, but since it will be months without DOTA, CS is a good replacement for betting and watching streams. Unless you are a LoL fans, then you are watching WOrld right now.

Lots of closely ranked games tomorrow I think the smartest thing might be to bet 3 maps for those early on.  Later theres more of a gap between the teams some highly ranked and it could end with 2 maps most likely

What game is this? Is it Road to Rio? Thanks for the advice but Stake does not offer total maps. Do you have other sites that offer that?

[Fatunad]

Tundra 3-0'ing Secret in a grand finals of #TI11

Disaster for Secret, as they were destroyed in almost every game. GG Tundra

❌Personally very bad tournament for me regarding my bets! A lot of losses!

It's time for reset and prepare for new season! Good news coming soon! 😎

This recent TI is the most unpredictable one considering that old and top tier teams did really lost into those underdogs.Just like on what happened on
Boom vs TS which is shocking and truly unpredictable. Even LGD had been dropped out and didnt able to reach out on semi-finals.
Secret is too good for me and beleiving that they could get the aegis for this year but Tundra is more consistent and really that
discipline when it comes to skills execution plus too smart on itemization which it did really paid off.

[rand1919]

Hey guys, I'm back to esports tips and predictions, and ill try to revive this topic.

It's the ideal time, since Dota 2 The International is starting up tomorrow and League of Legends Worlds 2023 already started yesterday.

Let's get hyped!

Hopefully you will follow this thread! 

[inthelongrun]

Glad to see you again. Welcome back, mate. I am still watching this page. Let's go! Looking forward to another profitable tips here. I am not following the World of Legends but I'll follow your tips.

The International 2023 prize pool is not the same as the previous ones but fans are still looking forward to another exciting and fun TI. It is about to start in less than 5 hours. Too bad it is 1 AM here, so I am unsure if I am watching all the games.

Do you also bet on outrights? Gaimin Gladiators remains the top favorite to win TI while Team Spirit is a close 2nd.

[SATWAT]

Hey guys, I'm back to esports tips and predictions, and ill try to revive this topic.

It's the ideal time, since Dota 2 The International is starting up tomorrow and League of Legends Worlds 2023 already started yesterday.

Let's get hyped!

Hopefully you will follow this thread! 

Today we are going to have few games so hopefully we will have good tips from you about them.

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2, October 13th] First day of The International. We have the best of 2 group stage matches, so let's be careful. Handicaps are the best bets to go with:

Shopify Rebellion vs Team Liquid: Shopify Rebellion +1.5 @1.48 | ANALYSIS
TSM vs PSG Quest: TSM +1.5 @1.55 | ANALYSIS
Virtus.pro vs beastcoast: VirtusPro +1.5 @ 1.55 | ANALYSIS
Azure ray vs Thunder Awaken: Azure ray -1.5 @ 1.55 | ANALYSIS

GL all!

[DOTA 2, October 13th] First day of The International. We have the best of 2 group stage matches, so let's be careful. Handicaps are the best bets to go with:

Shopify Rebellion vs Team Liquid: Shopify Rebellion +1.5 @1.48 | ANALYSIS
TSM vs PSG Quest: TSM +1.5 @1.55 | ANALYSIS
Virtus.pro vs beastcoast: VirtusPro +1.5 @ 1.55 | ANALYSIS
Azure ray vs Thunder Awaken: Azure ray -1.5 @ 1.55 | ANALYSIS

GL all!

Day 1 The International 12 my picks - results:

❌Shopify Rebellion vs Liquid: Shopify Rebellion +1.5
✅TSM vs PSG Quest: TSM +1.5
✅Virtuspro vs beastcoast: VirtusPro +1.5
✅Azure ray vs Thunder Awaken: Azure ray -1.5




💰#Dota2 #TI12 day 2 (October 13th) picks and predictions:

BetBoom Team🆚Azure ray: Azure ray +1.5 @ 1.48
Gaimin Gladiators🆚beastcoast: Gaimin Gladiators -1.5 @ 1.82

📈ANALYSIS: discord

💰#Dota2 #TI12 day 2 (October 13th) picks and predictions:

BetBoom Team🆚Azure ray: Azure ray +1.5 @ 1.48
Gaimin Gladiators🆚beastcoast: Gaimin Gladiators -1.5 @ 1.82

📈ANALYSIS: discord

Day 2 The International 12 my picks - results:

❌Shopify Rebellion vs Liquid: Shopify Rebellion +1.5 @1.48
✅TSM vs PSG Quest: TSM +1.5 @1.82




💰#Dota2 #TI12 day 3 (October 14th) picks, predictions, analysis:

Team Spirit🆚Shopify Rebellion: Shopify Rebellion +1.5 @ 2.60
TSM🆚VirtusPro: Over 2.5 maps @ 1.85

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💰#Dota2 #TI12 day 4 (October 15th) picks, predictions, analysis:

LGD 🆚 Keyd Stars: LGD Gaming -1.5 @ 1.40 (Leetbit.io)
Pretty straigh forward series. Maybe one of the easist matches to predict in the Phase Two of the tournament. LGD are clear favourites, and surely #1 China favourites in this competition. With 7 maps won, and only 1 loss in the initial group stage, LGD are facing Brazilians that are a big outsiders here. LGD will win for sure, and i highly believe LGD will win 2-0. So -1.5 handicap it is.

BetBoom Team🆚9Pandas: BetBoom Team ML @ 1.35 (Leetbit.io)
BetBoom showed pretty dominant performance in this competition. Out of all CIS teams out here, they look the best. This will be a standard CIS clash, full of crazy plays and draft, im sure about that. CIS Dota is mostly very aggressive, full of crazy drafts and crazy support heroes on carry positions. BetBoom did beat Azure Ray, Rebellion and Thunder Awaken, while 9Pandas did beat only SMG in the tournament so far. BetBoom are big favourites, and are currently the best CIS team. Can 9Pandas pull miracle here, I doubt it, but maybe they can fight for a map and potential 3 maps. BetBoom are better, stronger team, and will most likely win. In their last 2 series in July, BetBoom took both best of 3 series with 2-0. BetBoom ML is pretty safe bet with low odds, if you want riskier, go with -1.5 handicap.

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💰#Dota2 #TI12 day 4 (October 15th) picks, predictions, analysis, part 2:

Tundra 🆚 nouns: Tundra -1.5 @ 1.40 (Leetbit.io)
Tundra are definitely a favourites here. nouns is a Regional North American team that came from qualifiers. They are led by Gunnar, Moo and Lelis. Pretty well known names on American Dota 2 scene. However, as we know, none of American teams is on the level of European teams, especially Tundra. Tundra are one of the top 5 favourites for The International trophy. Tundra did pretty good so far, 3 wins and 1 draw. While nouns still don't know about a win in this tournament. I expect win for Tundra here, definitely. 2-0 most likely, so handicap -1.5 is a way to go.

Entity 🆚 Azure Ray: Azure Ray ML @ 1.82 (Leetbit.io)
The most even series for the end of the Dota 2 day. Europe vs China. Azure finished on 3rd place in their group B, while Entity finished 2nd in their group A. Basically the only team that Entity won is Evil Geniuses, while Azure won only against Thunder Awaken. However, Azure played 1-1 vs Liquid and Rebellion, which are respected and strong teams. Looking this series and potential outcome, i somehow see Chinese prevail. Entity doens't have too much experience vs Chinese teams and that could be potential problem for them. A lot of it will depend on the drafts. Odds are showing even chances for both teams.

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[STT]

Stake does not offer total maps.

You can bet whether 2 maps or 3 maps occurs in the series regardless of who wins, its one of my favorites to take.  However there often games limited to just bo1 and pro players dislike this as it can lead to random, as a bettor I dont like that also.
  Together with the mr12 format being so small in comparison to the old games, it can be over before you are aware of what is going on.  Valve wants this faster clash to occur over the sometimes drawn out normal matches.   I much prefer bo3 for a full proper match to bet on.

Big LAN starts shortly, in Australia so its not long now with their time difference. The biggest news is Navi plays with Blade not s1mple as there are visa issues ongoing which make it too complicated to travel.   So in that case I expect the more protracted outcomes for Navi then easy kills s1mple gets at times.

[sunsilk]

Tundra 🆚 nouns: Tundra -1.5 @ 1.40 (Leetbit.io)
Tundra are definitely a favourites here. nouns is a Regional North American team that came from qualifiers. They are led by Gunnar, Moo and Lelis. Pretty well known names on American Dota 2 scene. However, as we know, none of American teams is on the level of European teams, especially Tundra. Tundra are one of the top 5 favourites for The International trophy. Tundra did pretty good so far, 3 wins and 1 draw. While nouns still don't know about a win in this tournament.

Nouns won the first game and that was an amazing Earthshaker and Witch Doctor combo. That last clash that they've made was just so satisfying to see.

They are on the 2nd map now and we shall see if Tundra will redeem themselves and will force match into a game 3.

I expect win for Tundra here, definitely. 2-0 most likely, so handicap -1.5 is a way to go.

It could be now for nouns and not for Tundra but maybe a 2-1 for Tundra is possible.

[rand1919]

Stake does not offer total maps.

You can bet whether 2 maps or 3 maps occurs in the series regardless of who wins, its one of my favorites to take.  However there often games limited to just bo1 and pro players dislike this as it can lead to random, as a bettor I dont like that also.
  Together with the mr12 format being so small in comparison to the old games, it can be over before you are aware of what is going on.  Valve wants this faster clash to occur over the sometimes drawn out normal matches.   I much prefer bo3 for a full proper match to bet on.

Big LAN starts shortly, in Australia so its not long now with their time difference. The biggest news is Navi plays with Blade not s1mple as there are visa issues ongoing which make it too complicated to travel.   So in that case I expect the more protracted outcomes for Navi then easy kills s1mple gets at times.

Yeah, I think Stake lacks deep offers, for example total maps or similar bets, which is really popular in esports. But playoffs for TI12 are starting soon, everything will be best of 3 format, with best of 5 grand finals, so this will be very interesting and much better to bet on compared to best of 2.

IEM Sydney just started yesterday. NaVi without s1mple, I don't think they can compete with FaZe or Mouz right now. Vitality is already out, they have lost both matches. Very crazy start to the tournament.


Results from the Phase Two best of 3 matches were kinda crazy. Some favourites fell. For example Talon Esports shocked Gaimin Gladiators, who are one of top favourites for the TI12. CIS clash ended up with underdogs 9Pandas taking up BetBoom Team. Maybe the biggest surprise was that Tundra lost to American organization nouns with clean 0-2. That was the most shocking result definitely.



Playoffs of Dota 2 The International are ready. Starts on October 20th with upper bracket quarter finals. Two of the top favourites for The International, Gaimin Gladiators and Tundra are placed in lower bracket. Everything is on the line for them, one loss and they are gone.





💰#Dota2 #TI12 Playoffs Day 1 (October 20th) picks, predictions, analysis:

Liquid 🆚 Talon: Over 2.5 @ 2.10 (Leetbit.io)
Pretty strong series, as both teams performed good in their last few matches. Liquid won their group B with 3 wins and 1 draw, while Talon finished 3rd in their group D with 2 wins and 2 draws. In the phase two, Liquid won vs Evil Geniuses in a dominant 2-0 series, while Talon surprisingly won against Gaimin Gladiators in a narrow 2-1 series. Both teams are on a good winning streak, and seems like they played better and better towards playoffs. Their total head to head leans towards Liquid, who has 3 wins, while Talon has 1 win. 5th match ended up in a draw. On paper, Liquid is much stronger team, ready to go all the way. Stronger roster, stronger individuals, Talon can only surprise them with a crazy drafts and rotations. This can be a 3 map series, but I think overall, Liquid shall win. We are going for a high odds here with Over 2.5. If you want safe bet, go with Liquid ML.

LGD 🆚 9Pandas: LGD ML @ 1.38 (Leetbit.io)
LGD is surely the strongest Chinese team here. Their form is growing, and they have amazing positive series behind them. 4 wins and 1 draw, only 1 map lost from 10 maps they've played. On other other side 9Pandas surprised BetBoom, number 1 CIS team right now. In their Phase two series, they played amazingly against them and took the series 2-1. If we take into consideration whole tournament so far, LGD is far more dominant and better team. Playoffs are their field and I doubt they will lose the win here. Now odds on LGD ML win are pretty low, going from 1.35 to 1.40, but it would be a safer way to go. 9Pandas can surprise with a map too, they played solid Dota vs BetBoom, a very strong team. With that play, if they can repeat it, they can take a map off LGD for sure. But the risk is too high, so ill rather stay safe here and go higher with LGD ML.

nouns 🆚 Azure Ray: Azure Ray -1.5 @ 1.95 (Leetbit.io)
Azure Ray, 2nd Chinese team in the playoffs can be really dangerous, especially for a team like nouns, unexperienced vs such veterans from Azure. All odds are on Chinese side here, but one thing scares me. nouns played amazing Phase Two match against Tundra Esports, taking them down in a clean 2-0 fashion, which was the biggest shock so far in the tournament. On the other side, among all their expected wins, Azure Ray managed to take a maps off Liquid and Rebellion, but they've got crushed by BetBoom. A series that could easily go other way. This is all or nothing for them. Their last series in July in Bali Major went to Azure Ray's side (2-0), and I think there is a high chance of the same result today. This is a high risk bet, but the reward is high. If you don't want to risk with -1.5 handicaps, go with winner, and that surely must be Azure Ray.

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Match #1: Team Spirit 2-1 VirtusPro

VP held their ground, but Spirit is just a better team. Good that i've skipped that, -1.5 handicap on Team Spirit was attracting me 

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[passwordnow]

I lost my bet on Team Liquid and Talon Esports. I thought that 2nd game would be their extension for a 3-game series but it's not. They made a mistake on the rosh pit when Talon Esports was already there trying to take the aegis and Team Liquid's ancient apparition has no more ultimate as it was used already. But then, when Terrorblade and Bristleback were focused on Micke's Luna, it wasn't just enough. It has already a satanic and butterfly and Talon lacks disabled items when they were trying to kill Luna. And when it has activated it's satanic, then that's how everything fell. The aegis was taken by Bristleback because they were in a hurry as Team Liquid was coming there. I thought that they really about to win this one but not goodbye for Talon Esports. There's still a chance for them at the lower bracket.

This can be a 3 map series, but I think overall, Liquid shall win.

I thought so too but I bet on Talon and that's okay that I lose and congratulations to you. 

[Fatunad]

I lost my bet on Team Liquid and Talon Esports. I thought that 2nd game would be their extension for a 3-game series but it's not. They made a mistake on the rosh pit when Talon Esports was already there trying to take the aegis and Team Liquid's ancient apparition has no more ultimate as it was used already. But then, when Terrorblade and Bristleback were focused on Micke's Luna, it wasn't just enough. It has already a satanic and butterfly and Talon lacks disabled items when they were trying to kill Luna. And when it has activated it's satanic, then that's how everything fell. The aegis was taken by Bristleback because they were in a hurry as Team Liquid was coming there. I thought that they really about to win this one but not goodbye for Talon Esports. There's still a chance for them at the lower bracket.

This can be a 3 map series, but I think overall, Liquid shall win.

I thought so too but I bet on Talon and that's okay that I lose and congratulations to you. 

They had controlled that Bristleback and that is because of that Storm + Appa + Dawn combo which it did result on having that the farm of BB slowed down.Also he is lacking some HP+STR items which he would
make his hero that tough but we are seeing AGHS instead. He is that easily burst up and didnt make out some good play from mid-end game. TB decisions are also that made them lose on certain clashes
just like for example on having that BKB activation despite on having Aegis. Seems like that they are really that in panic or really just that Liquid is really that good on making combo and skill executions.
Basing up on the line up which you could really be able to tell that they have better line up but they are being outfarm when mid to end game.

Match #1: Team Spirit 2-1 VirtusPro

VP held their ground, but Spirit is just a better team. Good that i've skipped that, -1.5 handicap on Team Spirit was attracting me 

When it comes to TS match up then its a sure win most of the time. They are really that most likely to win this TI.

Now in game: LGD vs 9Pandas... LGD for the win, never ever on history that they do able to beat up LGD as former Virtuspro members.

[passwordnow]

I lost my bet on Team Liquid and Talon Esports. I thought that 2nd game would be their extension for a 3-game series but it's not. They made a mistake on the rosh pit when Talon Esports was already there trying to take the aegis and Team Liquid's ancient apparition has no more ultimate as it was used already. But then, when Terrorblade and Bristleback were focused on Micke's Luna, it wasn't just enough. It has already a satanic and butterfly and Talon lacks disabled items when they were trying to kill Luna. And when it has activated it's satanic, then that's how everything fell. The aegis was taken by Bristleback because they were in a hurry as Team Liquid was coming there. I thought that they really about to win this one but not goodbye for Talon Esports. There's still a chance for them at the lower bracket.

They had controlled that Bristleback and that is because of that Storm + Appa + Dawn combo which it did result on having that the farm of BB slowed down.Also he is lacking some HP+STR items which he would
make his hero that tough but we are seeing AGHS instead. He is that easily burst up and didnt make out some good play from mid-end game. TB decisions are also that made them lose on certain clashes
just like for example on having that BKB activation despite on having Aegis. Seems like that they are really that in panic or really just that Liquid is really that good on making combo and skill executions.
Basing up on the line up which you could really be able to tell that they have better line up but they are being outfarm when mid to end game.

Jabz should probably make Blade Mail on that game. At least with that, he can stand being targeted and can deal more damage. But that Apparition ultimately really made him reduce in regeneration and that helped Team Liquid. Aside from Blade Mail, he should have made pipe as well. You know that the line up of Team Liquid were also dealing magic damage but he's in a hurry to build that aghanims when in fact that he has made impact first in defense through pipe of insight. Well, regardless of the what ifs, they've lost and they now to do better in a tougher road in the lower bracket. The best teams are there as well and that's going to be one of their struggles and could also be their exit. While those that are still in the upper bracket, they've got another week to take a rest and that's very favorable for the most teams that will proceed to the upper bracket. Having that mental drain is gonna give that impactful decision making on them.

[inthelongrun]

When it comes to TS match up then its a sure win most of the time. They are really that most likely to win this TI.

Now in game: LGD vs 9Pandas... LGD for the win, never ever on history that they do able to beat up LGD as former Virtuspro members.

Team Spirit is indeed having great games so far and remained unscathed. They remained the favorite but there are also teams that are looking strong. LGD and Liquid only lost 1 map and it was during the group stage so things are just getting interesting as we are closing in. Next for Team Spirit is Liquid and it'll be very exciting to watch. I might bet on Team Spirit but I expect a difficult tough game for both teams as the winner gets a guaranteed 3rd place.

In the lower bracket, I am still not counting out the other teams, especially Gaimin Gladiators and Betboom.

[boyptc]

Azure Ray and LGD gaming won their respective matches and next week they're going to face each other. I like this face up of them because right now, those who have won on the upper bracket secures a top 6th placing which means that they've secured almost $100k in prize.

And now, on this case of Azure Ray and LGD gaming. It's obvious that both are Chinese teams and one will be going to the finals of upper bracket which means a top 3 secured spot.

Conclusion: Either of two will secure top 3 placing on this TI.

[Fatunad]

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Jabz should probably make Blade Mail on that game. At least with that, he can stand being targeted and can deal more damage. But that Apparition ultimately really made him reduce in regeneration and that helped Team Liquid. Aside from Blade Mail, he should have made pipe as well. You know that the line up of Team Liquid were also dealing magic damage but he's in a hurry to build that aghanims when in fact that he has made impact first in defense through pipe of insight. Well, regardless of the what ifs, they've lost and they now to do better in a tougher road in the lower bracket. The best teams are there as well and that's going to be one of their struggles and could also be their exit. While those that are still in the upper bracket, they've got another week to take a rest and that's very favorable for the most teams that will proceed to the upper bracket. Having that mental drain is gonna give that impactful decision making on them.

If we do tend to look at on the bracket then its neither they would be facing up KeydStars or BB which most likely BB would really be their next opponent which its impossible for them to beat up
or im not saying that it is already that conclusive but BB team is really just that too strong. If ever that Keyd would be able to break it out then they do have that huge chance
that they might be able to give a fight but on next LBRound3  would be more tougher.

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Team Spirit is indeed having great games so far and remained unscathed. They remained the favorite but there are also teams that are looking strong. LGD and Liquid only lost 1 map and it was during the group stage so things are just getting interesting as we are closing in. Next for Team Spirit is Liquid and it'll be very exciting to watch. I might bet on Team Spirit but I expect a difficult tough game for both teams as the winner gets a guaranteed 3rd place.

In the lower bracket, I am still not counting out the other teams, especially Gaimin Gladiators and Betboom.

WEU powerhouse is on lower bracket which i could say that there's indeed an interesting match up on lower brackets which it wasnt really  that expected that they would really be dropping low.
Tomorrow would really be that the lower bracket matches which the loser would really be going directly to airport. Shopify Rebellions vs TSM, EGvsGG,KeydvsBB, TundraVsEntity?
This would really be an interesting matches to look on. My choices or bet is on SR,GG,BB,Tundra.

TS vs TL on Upper Bracket and LGD Gaming vs AzureRay (both chinese teams) surely it would be a fire.

[rand1919]

Day 1 of Dota 2 The International PLAYOFFS went pretty much as I've expected.

Spirit 2-1 VirtusPro
Team Liquid 2-0 Talon
LGD 2-0 9Pandas
Azure Ray 2-0 nouns

Team Spirit managed to beat youngsters VirtusPro in a narrow 3 map series. Liquid showed their dominance vs Talon Esports, and they proved themselves as one of the biggest favorites of this tournament. I've predicted Team Liquid to win, but however, I gave a chance to Talon, so I've predicted this would go to all 3 maps.
LGD was dominant vs 9Pandas. I thought maybe 9Pandas can take a map off LGD as they've shown incredible performance vs BetBoom, the number #1 CIS team in the previous round. However, LGD was too strong for them, and won the overall series.
A lot of people thought nouns would be troublesome opponents to Azure Ray, but Chinese were too strong. 2 map series with 30 min map 1 proved that Azure Ray can go far. 2-0 for them, as I've predicted.

In the upper bracket semifinals we have:

Team Spirit vs Team Liquid (CIS vs EU)
LGD vs Azure Ray (China vs China)

Those matches are going to be crazy, but they are scheduled in 6 days. Liquid vs Spirit a classic western dota, while LGD vs Azure will show us who is the best China team right now.