The wait is almost over – The International 2025 predictions (TI14) are here, and they’re about to shake the Dota 2 scene like never before! This year, the world’s most prestigious tournament heads to Hamburg, Germany, bringing with it a brand-new format, sixteen of the best teams in the world, and the promise of unforgettable battles for the Aegis of Champions.
This isn’t just another TI—it’s a turning point. Buckle up, because Hamburg is about to witness history.
Chance: 54.4%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| miCKe | Carry |
| Nisha | Mid |
| SabeRLight- | Offlane |
| Boxi | Support |
| iNSaNiA | Support |
| Blitz | Coach |
Liquid is one of the favorites to win TI2025. There is no doubt that even with Saberlight they are a powerhouse.
Chance: 48.2%
It looks like PARIVISION kind of fell down. Nevertheless, they are still extremely strong.
Chance: 32.7%
I just hope Pure~ is in shape. From the last 2 tournaments I can see that he is really the weak link right now (together with MieRo).
Tidebound
Chance: 11.0%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| shiro | Carry |
| NothingToSay | Mid |
| Bach | Offlane |
| planet | Support |
| y’ | Support |
| bLink | Coach |
Tidebound is the best team in China right now. I can see them getting in the Top 8 without much sweat.
Yakult B
Chance: 8.5%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| flyfly | Carry |
| Emo | Mid |
| Beyond | Offlane |
| BoBoka | Support |
| Oli | Support |
| Yakult | Coach |
Honestly? I think they have a good chance to go home after the group stage. YB is looking very bad right now.
Chance: 76.2%
Here we go, boys. Can Team Spirit win the 3rd TI? They are the favorites to win the whole thing.
Falcons
Chance: 36.5%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| skiter | Carry |
| Malr1ne | Mid |
| ATF | Offlane |
| Cr1t- | Support |
| Sneyking | Support |
| Aui_2000 | Coach |
I have some serious doubts about them, but as usual I think they will get around to the top 4.
Tundra
Chance: 47.8%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Crystallis | Carry |
| bzm | Mid |
| 33 | Offlane |
| Saksa | Support |
| Whitemon | Support |
| MoonMeander | Coach |
Do we expect Tundra to be in the Grand Finals? I doubt that.
Natus Vincere
Chance: 14.7%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| gotthejuice | Carry |
| Niku | Mid |
| pma | Offlane |
| Zayac | Support |
| Riddys | Support |
| HeartlessKing | Coach |
I love this Junior NAVI squad. It will be interesting if they can qualify for the playoffs.
Nigma Galaxy
Chance: 17.8%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Ghost | Carry |
| SumaiL | Mid |
| No!ob | Offlane |
| OmaR | Support |
| GH | Support |
| KuroKy | Coach |
You know what is interesting about Nigma? They will 100% get out of the group stage and then choke on the main stage.
Chance: 37.3%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Nightfall | Carry |
| kyyotaka | Mid |
| TORONTOTOKYO | Offlane |
| Mira | Support |
| Panto | Support |
| G | Coach |
For the record: Aurora is my favorite team. I can see them in the Top 6 (above BetBoom).
Xtreme
Chance: 37.4%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Ame | Carry |
| Xm | Mid |
| Xxs | Offlane |
| XinQ | Support |
| xNova | Support |
| xiao8 | Coach |
Very inconsistent team. I love Ame, but they throw a lot of games.
Nemesis
Chance: 5.8%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Akashi | Carry |
| Mac | Mid |
| Raven | Offlane |
| Jing | Support |
| Erice | Support |
| skem | Coach |
Let’s see what Nemesis is going to do in this TI. Remember, they qualified against Talon Esports and Boom (won both matches).
Boom
Chance: 7.6%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| JaCkky | Carry |
| Armel | Mid |
| Jabz | Offlane |
| TIMS | Support |
| Jaunuel | Support |
| Mushi | Coach |
I can see Boom upsetting some big teams here, but there is also a chance that they will leave after the group stage.
Wildcard
Chance: 4.3%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Yamsun | Carry |
| RCY | Mid |
| Fayde | Offlane |
| Bignum | Support |
| Speed | Support |
| BliNcc | Coach |
The only NA team here, and I think they will get out of the group stage. They play really well, tbh.
Heroic
Chance: 16.8%
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Yuma | Carry |
| 4nalog | Mid |
| Wisper | Offlane |
| Scofield | Support |
| KJ | Support |
| kaffs | Coach |
Heroic always looked good. I think a top 8 for my boy Yuma is incoming.
Important changes in the International 2025
1. 
Gamin Gladiators will NOT participate in this TI. Their slot is given to the 
Yakult Brothers. Here is an official statement by the GG organization. And here is one by Quinn.
2. Whitemon is unable to attend TI this year (Tundra got the same issue 3 years in a row). Tobi will stand in for Tundra Esports.
The International 2025 predictions (Swiss Bracket)
With the Swiss system making its TI debut in 2025, consistency and adaptability will be more important than ever. Some teams are built for the long grind, while others may struggle to find their footing. Here’s how the bracket could unfold – and which lineups have the edge to push through the group stage.
| #Team | #Standings | #Comments |
| Team Spirit | 1 | Team Spirit is a clear favorite to win the whole thing. I don’t know; when it comes to money tournaments, they always look like beasts. I think they will finish on top of the group stage. |
| Team Liquid | 2 | I don’t know what happened to Nisha, but the guy looks like he is better than he was in his prime. I can see Team Liquid running through all the teams and securing AT LEAST second place. |
| Tundra Esports | 3 | A very risky prediction is this one. If Crystallis plays at least OK, they will secure 3rd place. If not, they can lose to anybody in this Swiss bracket. |
| PARIVISION | 4 | Kind of fell down? Don’t you think? I mean, yeah, this Satanic kid is something. But their drafts look very weird to me. It would be a shame if PARI didn’t secure at least top 4 in this TI. |
| Aurora Gaming | 5 | My favorite team by far. However, they still follow the old BetBoom school, where they throw games left and right. Still, I believe they are one of the best teams in the International 2025. |
 Team Falcons | 6 | Do you have the same feeling that this kind of playstyle doesn’t work anymore? I don’t have anything against Skitter, but I think people have already figured out that this semi-carry bullshit doesn’t always work. |
| BetBoom Team | 7 | Gpk is by far the strongest core in the BB lineup. I just pray to God that Pure~ will not choke and show us a feed fest on pos 1. |
| Team Tidebound | 8 | Yes, they won that China tournament (Clavision Masters 2025). But, I am not sold on how NTS is playing in the mid-lane. I think they will get out of the Swiss bracket, but they will be in the lower bracket. |
 Nigma Galaxy | 9 | I can see SumaiL doing some solo shows. However, we all know Nigma…they look like beasts in the group stage, and then they lose 0-4 in the playoffs. |
| HEROIC | 10 | The powerhouse from South America!! I love their Dota, and I believe they will end up in the upper bracket of The International 2025. |
| Yakult Brothers | 11 | TI don’t know… YB is a dark horse; let’s just hope Emo can carry the team and they don’t lose 3 in a row. |
| NA`VI | 12 | NAVI is back? As I said before, I really like this new squad. And yeah, they are playing really well. The only thing is, they choke against tier 1 teams. (I believe it is because they are too young). |
| Wildcard | 13 | I was always against Wildcard (maybe because they lost 5 qualifiers in a row against SR?). But no, I have to give it to them; they are really good. |
| Xtreme Gaming | 14 | Well, the first candidate to go home after the Swiss bracket is definitely Xtreme Gaming. I don’t know, something is missing. Maybe chemistry or something. |
| BOOM Esports | 15 | I know that I added BOOM Esports at the bottom of the group. However, I can see them beating more experienced teams. Also, Raven on pos 3? I don’t know… |
| Team Nemesis | 16 | I am not a SEA hater, but I believe that they won the qualifiers with some luck. So, by my calculations anyone in this TI2025 is slightly better than them. |
TI 2025’s Swiss bracket is anyone’s game – favorites can fall, and underdogs can rise in a heartbeat. No matter how the dust settles, Hamburg is set to deliver some unforgettable Dota. Who’s your pick to survive the chaos?
Let’s see the predictions that I prepared for The International 2025 Group Stage.
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