The International 2025 is finally here! The Group Stage, now called The Road to The International, is where it all starts. From September 4 to 7, sixteen teams will compete in a Swiss format, with each match being the best of three.
The top three teams will go straight to the playoffs. Teams that finish 4th to 13th aren’t out yet. They will move on to a special elimination round where only five more playoff spots are available. What about the rest? This is the end of their TI run.
There will be surprises, upsets, and some epic Dota during the group stage because there are new matchups every round and a lot on the line. Let’s get started with our live predictions for The International 2025, including who might win and who might lose.
The International 2025 playoff Day 4 Predictions (Grand Final)
Here we go, boys; this is the last day of the International 2025. We have PARIVISION, Xtreme Gaming, and Team Falcons. Who is going to be a champion?
Predictions (PARIVISION vs Xtreme Gaming)
PARIVISION already beat Xtreme in the Upper Bracket. Can they do it twice? I think they can. The only thing that I am a little bit afraid of is that Xtreme has a flawless run through the lower bracket, all with 2-0. I am going with PARIVISION to win against Xtreme and then go against Falcons in the Grand Finals.
Prediction Wrong!
I want to cry…. Why would you pick that AM in game 2? But, we have Ame in GF again. This is the problem in CIS Dota. Somehow, because of emotions, they choke and don’t know what to do on the map. They could’ve easily pushed Xtreme in 20 minutes.
Predictions (Team Falcons vs Xtreme Gaming) Grand Finals
Team Falcons
Xtreme Gaming
I can see 5 games beyond 60 minutes. Both teams play late-game Dota. I will predict that Team Falcons will win. BUT, I will not be sad if Ame gets his Aegis.
The International 2025 playoff Day 3 Predictions
The International 2025 playoffs of day 3 will take place on 13.09.2025. Let’s see the predictions:
Predictions (Xtreme Gaming vs Nigma Galaxy)
Xtreme Gaming
Nigma Galaxy
I am going to double down on what I said. Xtreme can’t play against teams that are unorthodox. And who is the most unorthodox team here? Exactly, it is NIGMA. I am going with Nigma to knock out Xtreme from The International 2025.
Prediction Wrong!
Classic Nigma in the playoffs? Why did I believe in them? Remind me again, please. You don’t ban Ursa for Ame, and then he just ragdolls your entire team.
Predictions (BetBoom Team vs Heroic)
The way Pure is playing, I want so bad to bet on Heroic. The guy picked DK and was 0-6 from a free lane against Team Falcons. Still, I think BetBoom will win the game based on the fact that they will drag the game into the late stage, where they are better.
Prediction Correct!
Barely…. What was that NP from Pure?Game 2 was a stomp by Heroic.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs Team Falcons)
This is the most skilled match of the International 2025. Very hard to predict; on one hand we have the Falcons, who are favorites to go into the Grand Finals, and on the other hand we have an unorthodox team that knocked out Xtreme with a clean 2-0. I am going with PARIVISION to win the match!
Prediction Wrong!
Sooo close. Man I am so disappointed that PARIVISION lost; you could see how much heart they put in game 3. And they were unlucky; Satanic pressed the ult in the Lotus Orb. I believe they will bounce back and meet the Falcons in the Finals.
Predictions (BetBoom Team vs Xtreme Gaming)
I will go with Xtreme to win. The way Pure played against Heroic, I don’t believe they can win against Xtreme. If he feeds the same way, they will get a 2-0.
Prediction Correct!
I guess this is why we love BetBoom? 2 games over the 63-minute mark. How can you lose a 30k advantage and then lose the match? Anyway, congrats to Xtreme for advancing in the lower bracket finals!
The International 2025 playoff Day 2 Predictions
The International 2025 playoffs of day 2 will take place on 12.09.2025. Let’s see the predictions:
Predictions (Tundra Esports vs HEROIC)
Tundra Esports
Heroic
Heroic already beat Tundra 2:0. I will go again with Heroic; I don’t believe in Tundra. I understand that they played against Xtreme and they were underdogs. However, the way they played is absolutely ridiculous. I am going to take a risk and bet again on Heroic to win.
Prediction Correct!
Tundra is going home. I called it, guys; you can’t win with Crystallis. Did you see what he did with Underlord when he was hitting Phoenix egg? You want to tell me that this is a tier 1 carry? No thanks, guys. Congrats to Heroic, the new South American power.
Predictions (Team Tidebound vs Nigma Galaxy)
Team Tidebound
Nigma Galaxy
I would love Nigma to win. However, I must remain level-headed and express the situation honestly. Yesterday Ngma could’ve destroyed BetBoom in game 2 and game 3, but they chose to outfarm gpk~ and Pure~. Now, they are playing against Top 2 China. From my perspective, Nigma is going home, boys.
Prediction Wrong!
Wow… lost the bet, won my heart. You see what happens when you pick 1 button carry for ghost? Where are you, Tidebound lovers? You put them in the top 2 of TI. I told you, they are not unbeatable.
Predictions (Xtreme Gaming vs PARIVISION)
Here we go, lads. One of the most competitive matches in this TI. You all say that Xtreme will ragdoll anyone, which is kind of true judging by how they played against everyone. However, as I told you before, I believe PARIVISION will win. Satanic can outfarm Ame, noone- can win against Xm, and they play a faster Dota. I am going to go with PARIVISION to win.
Prediction Correct!
Call me Mystic Greg. What did I tell you? PARIVISION is TOP 3; Satanic ragdolled Ame and the squad in both games. I think Xtreme was unprepared for this unorthodox game style: Slark 4, MK 4, and carry Brood.
Predictions (Team Falcons vs BetBoom Team)
BetBoom barely won against NIGMA. Yes, they were in the top 3 of the group stage, but I think Falcons is just a way better team. If they lose lanes the way they lost against NIGMA, Falcons will never let them come back. Team Falcons will win this match.
Prediction Correct!
Pure is not in the TI form at all. I swear to God, it looks like he is trying to make life harder for Gpk~. You can’t pick a DK safe lane and go 0-6; you just can’t do that.
The International 2025 playoff Predictions
The group stage of the International 2025 is over. A lot of unexpected stuff happened, but overall I am pleased with my results. I have 32 correct predictions against 12 wrong predictions. So, basically, I have a 72.72% win rate. I won $2312.
I am moving to the playoff predictions for The International 2025.
Predictions (Xtreme Gaming vs Tundra Esports)
Xtreme Gaming
Tundra Esports
Xtreme should win without any issues. Ame looks on a different level, and I believe he will get the job done. Unless we have a mega upset and Crystallis summons Yatoro’s soul and outfarms Ame. Just kidding, bet the house on Xtreme.
Prediction Correct!
It was somewhat expected, but I didn’t think that it would be that easy. Ok, I’m going to throw another jab at Crystallis and Tobi. What are you doing, guys?
Predictions (PARIVISION vs HEROIC)
This is the second time Heroic plays against PARI in this TI. Last time they lost against Tinker carry. I still believe that PARI is a stronger team here, no doubt about that. However, if they keep picking garbage, I can see Heroic running through them. However, we still go with PARI to win.
Prediction Correct!
What a methodical win by PARIVISION. Completely stomped Heroic. I want to point out how much Satanic has farmed in both games; he is the most farm-oriented carry in the pro scene by far. Can’t wait to see what they do against Xtreme.
Predictions (Team Tidebound vs Team Falcons)
Team Tidebound
Team Falcons
I lost my last prediction, where I said that the Falcons will win against Tidebound. However, I am going to double down on what I said. Team Falcons are on the roll; they just swiped out Team Spirit from the TI. And I am not buying into the narrative that China is unbeatable. Team Falcons will not only win, they will be in the finals – mark my words.
Prediction Correct!
I don’t know, this Falcons squad looks absolutely ridiculous. I believe that the support duo and Malr1ne just carry the games. Cr1t on Snapfire had the same net worth as Bach on Timbersaw.
Predictions (BetBoom Team vs Nigma Galaxy)
What can we do? Bet again on NIGMA to win vs. BetBoom? No, this time we are going the other way around, and we’re going to pick BetBoom to win. I believe BetBoom is way more ruthless than NIGMA and will probably get the job done since they are not tilted like they were on day 1.
Prediction Correct!
OK, let’s discuss it. So, you pick TB and Morph for Ghost (hard carries). Ghost can’t press BKB in time, and Ghost can’t outfarm Pure~ (with 0-6 after the laning stage). What did I miss? Ohhh yeah, Nigma didn’t ban Puck in BOTH GAMES, and Gpk~ absolutely crashed them. What else? Almost forgot, you lead the kills 9-2, and you are trying to farm a TA and Puck? Nigma lost both games just because they didn’t know what to do. I believe they will be out of the International 2025.
Obviously I’m sad for Nigma. But for my predictions I am very happy. I am 4-0 in the playoffs, and I am up $342.
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 4 Predictions (Elimination Round)
Predictions (Heroic vs Yakult Brothers)
Heroic
Yakult Brothers
I am betting on Heroic to emerge victorious. I think they are on a win streak, and their Dota playstyle is one of the best in this TI. Heroic plays a 5-man team fight, and they always TP in case something is wrong on a lane. I would go with a 2:0 swipe for Heroic.
Prediction Correct!
Where are you haters now? Heroic is in the Upper Bracket of the International 2025!! Like I said from day 1, they were just unlucky with the opponents. 2 games with Meepo, Pudge from Whisper got the job done. Extremely happy for Heroic.
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs Nigma Galaxy)
Man, this Aurora squad is so weird. Either they get stomped by BB or Xtreme, or they just destroy anybody (like they did with Spirit). Nigma won against BB, and BB won against Aurora. But, judging by yesterday’s play by Nigma, I am going with Aurora to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
Oh my God…Aurora will clearly have some roster changes or disband.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs Wildcard Gaming)
PARIVISION are heavy favorites here. I am still in shock at how they lost to BetBoom, but you can’t deny that they will win the match against Wildcard.
Prediction Correct!
Well, you can’t deny that PARIVISION is a strong team. But man, I am so upset because Wildcard lost. I think they were unlucky here; they were paired 3 times against extremely strong teams (PARI, Spirit, and Aurora).
Predictions (Team Liquid vs Tundra Esports)
Again, I might be a little bit biased, but I don’t think Tundra is capable of winning against any of the Tier 1 teams in The International 2025. I am going with Team Liquid (who I also consider very inconsistent) to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
Imagine that Liquid were favorites to win the second TI. And guess what? They lost to Tundra without Whitemon and with Crystallis. Insane….
Predictions (Team Falcons vs Team Spirit)
Is it only me, or does Team Spirit look tilted right now? Yesterday Yatoro left the game as soon as they called GG. I believe Team Falcons is stronger and better prepared than Team Spirit. Going with Falcons to win.
Prediction Correct!
What a game 1. Yatoro was playing 1v9. I really thought for a moment that NP could actually destroy the throne with backdoor protection. Well, they are going home. Favorites to win The International 2025 are going home.
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 3 Predictions Round 2
Predictions (Yakult Brothers vs Team Liquid)
This is the last time I believe in Team Liquid. They are a far superior team here, but the way they played today against the Falcons is a pity. I will go with Team Liquid winning against the Yakult Brothers.
Prediction Correct!
Barely, that’s all I’m going to say.
Predictions (Tundra Esports vs Heroic)
Tundra Esports
Heroic
On paper Tundra shall win, but I will risk it here and go with Heroic. I believe that they are more aggressive, and it’s kind of hard for Crystallis to keep the pace. Going with Heroic to win. Or maybe because I don’t like Tundra at all, they choke in the mid-game.
Prediction Correct!
I hate to say it, but I told you so. 33 thought he had Ame on his team and picked AM for Crystallis (the guy bought dominator and whatnot). Man, pick him something that he doesn’t feed every 5 minutes.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs BetBoom Team)
What a match… Can’t wait to see this. I really loved how BB played today against Aurora. No pussy, no throws. But on the other hand, the way PARIVISION won against Team Spirit (arguably the best team at the International 2025) is just something to remember. I am going all in PARIVISION to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
Maybe I need to abstain from betting on or against BetBoom. How the hell are they so good??? How Pure looks like he is in TI13 form? Explain this to me. In game 3, such coordination made me think it’s impossible for BetBoom.
Predictions (Team Tidebound vs Team Falcons)
Team Tidebound
Team Falcons
I am not betting against the Falcons again. Imagine that they lost only 1 match against Xtreme Gaming, a very close match. I believe that Falcons are top 2 favorites to win the TI this year. Let’s go with them to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
No comment. Tidebound is really a top 2 team here. I just thought that Xtreme beat them 2:0 and somehow Falcons could do the same; I was wrong. Shiro and the boys are solid.
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs Team Spirit)
Very tough matchup for Aurora. They need to play against Team Spirit… Unlucky, I guess. Team Spirit is a big favorite here, and I’m going with them to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
Pffff, Spirit looked so lost in both games. Kiyotaka just ran them over. Funny thing, what I noticed is that Kiyotaka (Booster) is ragdolling ANYONE on mid if their name isn’t gpk~.
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 3 Predictions
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 3 will take place on 06.09.2025. It is pretty much the last day of the Swiss bracket. Let’s jump the predictions for The International 2025!
Predictions (Xtreme Gaming vs Team Tidebound)
Xtreme Gaming
Team Tidebound
I can’t believe that 2 teams with a 3:0 score are from China. But I will go with Xtreme to win the game based on the performance that they had against Team Falcons. Let’s see if Ame can bring the same energy against Tidebound.
Prediction Correct!
What a game by Xtreme. I can’t believe how good they are. Back in the day I said that Xm is a noob; I need to take that back. Congrats to Ame and the squad!
Predictions (Nigma Galaxy vs Natus Vincere)
Nigma Galaxy
NA`VI
We have to go with Nigma. We already saw that NAVI can’t play under pressure, and Nigma is exactly that team that will pressure them.
Prediction Correct!
Holy moly… The only mistake made by Nigma was in game 1 with that Morphling. Ghost didn’t know what to do in that game. That mistake (picking morph for Ghost) was eradicated in games 2 and 3. They picked LD and Troll, exactly the heroes that Ghost can play. Props to Nigma.
Predictions (Wildcard Gaming vs BOOM Esports)
Wildcard Gaming
BOOM Esports
From what I saw, I think Wildcard is slightly better. I will go with Wildcard to win against BOOM. I think BOOM is kind of “scared” when it comes to early team fights.
Prediction Correct!
I am not going to stop praising RCY. I think this kid is extremely talented, and the way he played with that Void Spirit in game 3 is something else. Boom Esports is going home.
Predictions (Team Spirit vs PARIVISION)
It’s so frustrating when we have CIS Team vs CIS Teams and EU Team vs EU Teams. It should be the other way around. I love PARIVISION, but I think Spirit is slightly better just because of the draft. And one more thing, every time they play against each other, I can sense some fear from PARIVISION. I will go with Spirit winning 2-1.
Prediction Wrong!
Ohh man, how wrong I was… Can anyone explain to me how PARIVISION won game 2 with that draft? PARI bullied Spirit in both games.
Predictions (Team Falcons vs Team Liquid)
I rate Team Liquid above Falcons. But based on how the Falcons played all the matches (especially against Xtreme), I will put my faith in the Falcons to win. Even yesterday, Team Liquid BARELY won against NIGMA. Team Falcons will win the match.
Prediction Correct!
I hate to say it, but I told you so. Something is wrong on Liquid’s side; either they are tired, or everybody just figured out their play-style.
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs BetBoom Team)
I guess this is the most interesting match that we have right now. These 2 teams (BetBoom and Aurora) are very similar. Both of them have this old-school BetBoom mindset where they like to throw the game. So here, the most important factor is the psychological part, where I believe BetBoom is slightly better. I am going with BetBoom to win the match.
Prediction Correct!
This is the first time I’ve seen BetBoom so methodical. No throws, no running yolo, just pure execution. Another thing that I would like to point out is that Kiyotaka can’t play against gpk~. Props to BetBoom for winning the match!
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 2 Predictions Round2
Predictions (BOOM Esports vs Team Nemesis)
BOOM Esports
Team Nemesis
I believe that BOOM is a little bit more. practical, and they are going to win. This is an elimination match from TI. If Nemesis loses, they are going home.
Prediction Correct!
I told you đŸ™‚ Akashi is not prepared for the Tier 1 dota2 scene unfortunately.
Predictions (Natus Vincere vs Tundra Esports)
NA`VI
Tundra Esports
You know what? I am going to bet on NA’VI. I don’t believe at all in this Tundra squad. Let me clarify this: I don’t believe in Crystallis from Tundra.
Prediction Wrong!
I would blame Niku in game 3. When you play DK and the only thing you have is a dagger and BKB—that’s what you get. Imagine if this DK had a blink and orchid. Props to 33 for his checkmate with the Brood pick in game 3; this Morphling couldn’t do a thing.
Predictions (Yakult Brothers vs Nigma Galaxy)
Yakult Brothers
Nigma Galaxy
I am a huge Nigma fan. The way they played against top-tier teams, I believe they should stomp YB in both games.
Prediction Wrong!
Well, this is NIGMA’s problem, guys. They don’t know what to do with the advantage that they have. They have zero ideas on how to close the game. They waited until YB outfarmed (with an NP) the whole NIGMA squad and then tried to fight them. This is how you lose the game.
Predictions (Wildcard Gaming vs HEROIC)
Wildcard Gaming
Heroic
I believe that Heroic didn’t have any luck because of whom they played. Now, they are a very strong team. They will win against Wildcard just because they have way more experience.
Prediction Correct!
Well, as I said, Heroic is a very strong team; they were just unlucky with the opponents. They’ve got PARIVISION in round 1. Of course, they lost against Na’Vi, but it’s not like Na’Vi is not a strong team. Anyway, I am happy that Heroic won, and they will move further in the International 2025.
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 2 Predictions
Takeaways from day 1:
My overall prediction score is 11 (wins) and 5 (losses). I am up $936. I lost $300 on Spirit vs. Xtreme (never in a million years expected that Xtreme could win).
- All teams from the China region look like absolute beasts (especially Xtreme and Tidebound).
- Very impressed by Nigma and NA’VI. Disappointed by Tundra and BetBoom.
Predictions (Xtreme Gaming vs Team Falcons)
Xtreme Gaming
Team Falcons
I am going with Xtreme to win the encounter. Yesterday I lost 2 bets just because I believed that Xtreme is unprepared and will not be ready for The International 2025. Ame proved me wrong; I even added them at the bottom of the group in the international predictions.
Prediction Correct!
What a match… This is by far the best BO3 that I’ve seen in years. For every Dota 2 fan, you need to see game 2 and game 3 between Xtreme Gaming and Team Falcons. I’ve had 5 heart attacks in 1 match. Comebacks after comebacks, 74 minutes, and the lead was 1k! Ame really wants this TI so badly!
Predictions (Team Spirit vs Tundra Esports)
I am very disappointed in Tundra Esports, and I believe Team Spirit will ragdoll them into a 2:0. You can’t win the TI with this carry player.
Prediction Correct!
I am surprised that Tundra even got 1 map from Spirit. I don’t know; I don’t see Tundra being in the upper bracket in the International 2025.
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs Yakult Brothers)
Yakult Brothers is not Xtreme Gaming. I was quick to judge Aurora Gaming, but I believe they will secure the win against YB. Going with Aurora to win 2:0.
Prediction Correct!
Yep, Aurora is really good. I think they need to keep this playstyle from now on. They have a heavy farm-oriented carry (Nightfall) and Kiyotaka, who is looking for kills 24/7. I loved the series, and congrats to Aurora.
Predictions (Team Nemesis vs Wildcard Gaming)
Team Nemesis
Wildcard Gaming
I will go with SEA (Team Nemesis) to win. I don’t know, Wildcard seems a little bit desperate in making plays in the mid-game where they just feed a lot.
Prediction Wrong!
Wildcard ragdolled Team Nemesis in both games. I want to give kudos to RCY from Wildcard. The guy is insanely good; he goes for kills non-stop.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs Team Tidebound)
I know I said that China is on the run here. But man, you can’t bet against PARIVISION. These guys won with a Tinker carry 2 games (where I believed they would lose miserably). I understand that Shiro can carry the games, but can Tidebound play against PARIVSION like they played against Liquid? I doubt that.
Prediction Wrong!
I really underestimated Tidebound. I don’t know; when I see 2 China teams with 3:0 (Xtreme and Tidebound), it makes me think that they didn’t want to show the strategies before TI.
Predictions (Nigma Galaxy vs Team Liquid)
I will go with Team Liquid to win. The reason behind it is pretty simple: yes, I love Nigma, but you need to understand that Team Liquid usually bounces back after day 1. Also, it is easier for Team Liquid to play against Nigma because they have a similar play-style.
Prediction Correct!
SumaiL almost got it done. Props to Liquid, but I still think that they are underperforming at the International 2025.
Predictions (Natus Vincere vs BetBoom Team)
BetBoom should win the match. But imagine if NAVI destroyed BetBoom in both games. It would be madness. Nevertheless, going with BetBoom to win.
Prediction Correct!
Did you see that DK from GPK in game 2? That’s how you play mid-lane, boys. I won the bet, but I am a little bit sad because Na’Vi lost, but it is understandable since BB will crush you if they feel that you are an inferior team.
Predictions (BOOM Esports vs HEROIC)
BOOM Esports
Heroic
Very tough match to predict. But I am leaning towards Heroic to win the encounter; it will be a very close match. Whoever loses this match is going home….
Prediction Correct!
I expected Heroic to win, but didn’t expect it to be so easy for them. BOOM showed a little bit of fight yesterday, but unfortunately today they looked bad….
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Predictions (Round 2)
Predictions (Team Falcons vs Tundra Esports)
Team Falcons
Tundra Esports
I will go with Tundra on this one just because I think Falcons barely won against Team Nemesis (actually, they won because ATF carried them). I think Tundra is slightly better than Falcons.
Prediction Wrong!
You can say whatever you want. But man, when I see Crystallis playing at the International 2025 and dying on Ursa 8 times!! It makes me question why they don’t take a normal carry player who at least doesn’t feed. When was the last time when Crystallis carried the game?
Predictions (Team Spirit vs Xtreme Gaming)
Imagine if Ame just ragdolls Team Spirit like he did against Aurora Gaming…. Naaah, Team Spirit will crush Xtreme with a 2:0 sweep.
Prediction Wrong!
It seems that I was very wrong. I don’t know how they managed to win; they were playing like a tier 2 stack the whole season. Now, all of a sudden, they beat Spirit with AM carry (dominator build). How can you explain this? I lost 2 bets against Xtreme today. What if Xtreme wins the International 2025?
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs Wildcard Gaming)
I am very upset at Aurora Gaming, and I want Wildcard to win. However, I am still going with Aurora to win against Wildcard. The only reason that I have is that Wildcard likes to drag the games into the late game, where I think Aurora is just better.
Prediction Correct!
Aurora won convincingly. Maybe I was too quick to judge based on how they played against Xtreme. Nightfall played the two games flawlessly.
Predictions (Yakult Brothers vs Team Nemesis)
Yakult Brothers
Team Nemesis
We must go with Nemesis Team. They look really good, and I expect them to win against YB. I really like how Raven is playing pos 3!
Prediction Wrong!
Nope, something is happening in China. It looks like all 3 teams are playing really well.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs Nigma Galaxy)
PARIVISION should win the match. But my soul is with NIGMA. I think PARI is way more organized than the BetBoom team, and they will secure the win.
Prediction Correct!
Again, this Tinker carry in game 2. I don’t like these drafts from PARIVISION. Yeah, they won, but they won because Noone and DM were super farmed. Not to mention that Slark pos 4 (9Class) had a base, BKB, and Skadi.
Predictions (Team Liquid vs Team Tidebound)
Very tough match to predict…. Nevertheless, we are going with Team Liquid to win the match. Yes, they had some problems against BOOM Esports, but still I rate them very high.
Prediction Wrong!
I am going to repeat myself. Teams from China are extremely prepared for The International 2025. You can’t tell me that you expected Tidebound to win in 20 minutes against Liquid (with Ursa carry).
Predictions (BOOM Esports vs BetBoom Team)
Honestly, I am leaning towards Boom to win. BetBoom looks unprepared for The International 2025. On the other hand, we already know that BetBoom against a less skilled team looks like Gods. So, I am going to pick BetBoom here—but don’t be surprised if they lose in 20 minutes.
Prediction Correct!
Told you! Whenever BB is playing with teams who aren’t pushing them in like 15 minutes, they will outfarm you and win the game.
Predictions (Natus Vincere vs HEROIC)
NA`VI
Heroic
I am going to take a risk on this one. Since I have a 90% win rate today, I will pick NAVI to win. Can they actually win? Absolutely!
Prediction Correct!
Extremely happy for NA’VI. Gotthejuice is a beast on that morpheling Morphling.
The International 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Predictions
Predictions (Aurora Gaming vs Xtreme Gaming)
Aurora proved to me many times in a row that they can hang with “big dogs.” However, we all know that Aurora has this “BetBoom school where they throw unlosable games. Xtreme has some serious cracks in consistency. Anyway, I’m going all in on Aurora to win the match.
Prediction Wrong!
Ame destroyed Aurora in both games. I have some LGD TI8 vibes from him. Did I expect Xtreme to win? No way….
Predictions (Team Spirit vs Wildcard Gaming)
Spirit is a world champion-caliber squad and simply on another level compared to Wildcard. I love Wildcard, don’t get me wrong, but here they have no chance.
Prediction Correct!
Spirit were huge favorites, and they won. I wouldn’t say that it was easy. Yatoro is a beast.
Predictions (Team Falcons vs Team Nemesis)
Team Falcons
Team Nemesis
Falcons should ragdoll Team Nemesis in this match. I expect an easy 2-0 from them.
Prediction Correct!
Either Nemesis is that good, or Falcons just can’t play. I don’t want to flame, but did you see that SVEN in game 3 by Skitter? ATF carried the team to the win.
Predictions (Tundra Esports vs Yakult Brothers)
Tundra Esports
Yakult Brothers
This should be a one-way traffic for Tundra Esports. I think YB will be out of the Swiss system.
Prediction Correct!
Yeah, Tundra won but barely… I don’t know; if they keep playing like that, they have no chance at this TI.
Predictions (PARIVISION vs HEROIC)
Yeah, PARIVISION should edge the match. However, looking at the last tournament (Clavision Masters), where they lost 2:0 against Xtreme. I could see them throwing a map against Heroic (who are beasts). If they don’t give Satanic a hard carry, they can actually lose. But, we still go for PARIVISION to win.
Prediction Correct!
I was soooo nervous with that tinker (CARRY) pick in game 1 for Satanic. Still, they made it work somehow even in a super-late game scenario. Congrats, PARIVISION.
Predictions (Team Liquid vs BOOM Esports)
Nope, going with Liquid without any questions. I think Team Liquid is a good candidate to win The International 2025.
Prediction Correct!
Liquid won, and I won the bet. However, I need to give the props to BOOM Esports; they played really well. Maybe I was wrong about the SEA teams in this TI?
Predictions (BetBoom Team vs Nigma Galaxy)
I want to risk a lot here. I understand that BetBoom is way more dangerous than NIGMA overall. However, based on the last tournaments, I can see that Pure~ is seriously out of shape. More than that, if NIGMA plays a fast-paced Dota, BetBoom will call GG in 20 minutes.
DISCLAIMER: This is a very risky prediction.
Prediction Correct!
I am sooooo happy….NIGMA won (even tho I had some doubts in game 3).
Predictions (Team Tidebound vs Natus Vincere)
Team Tidebound
NA`VI
If you even know how much I want to bet on NA’VI here… I understand that Tidebound is by far the best team in China right now. They remind me of the old LGD team. However, I’m going to play safe on this and go with Tidebound to win.
Prediction Correct!
Ehh, a little bit more experience and NA’VI could’ve won. At least we saw a Juggernaut from Shiro in game 3.
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