Esports World Cup 2025 for Dota 2 kicks off on July 8 — it's time to create your own Pick’Ems and try to predict the eight strongest teams of the tournament. If you haven't made your choice yet, use our analytical forecast below.
Group Stage Format
The group stage will take place from July 8 to 11. Sixteen teams are divided into four groups of four teams each. All group stage matches are in bo2 format (two matches played between teams). The winners of each group advance directly to Phase 3, the teams that finish second will play in the second round of Phase 2, and those who finish third and fourth will start from the first round of Phase 2.
Interesting Opening Matches
- Team Spirit (2.05) vs Xtreme Gaming (6.60) July 8, 11:00 CEST
- Talon Esports (3.10) vs Natus Vincere (3.30) July 8, 11:00 CEST
- BetBoom Team (2.90) vs Gaimin Gladiators (3.60) July 8, 13:30 CEST
Group A
Participants:
Team Spirit appears to be the favorite of the group, considering their stable form and recent results. Natus Vincere and Xtreme Gaming might battle for second place, while Talon Esports will likely start Phase 2 from the first round.
Group B
Participants:
BetBoom Team and Team Falcons have good chances to share the top 2. Gaimin Gladiators could surprise and take a spot from the favorites if they play at their best. Execration is the weakest contender in the group.
Group C
Participants:
Tundra Esports is the undisputed favorite and should win the group without issues. Aurora Gaming and Virtus.pro look stronger than Team Yandex, which has the least chances for Phase 3.
Group D
Participants:
PARIVISION and Team Liquid look the most convincing. HEROIC and Shopify Rebellion might fight for second place, but in most scenarios, they will remain in Phase 2.
Prediction for the Top 8 of the Dota 2 World Championship 2025
If you haven't made your Pick’Ems yet, here is our prediction for the eight teams that should pass the group stage and keep their title hopes alive:
- Tundra Esports
- PARIVISION
- Team Spirit
- Team Liquid
- Team Falcons
- BetBoom Team
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Aurora Gaming
Fantasy Team: Choosing the Best Players
Besides Pick’Ems, another exciting part of the Esports World Cup is creating your own Fantasy Team. Here's one potentially strong lineup based on the current form of players:
Main Lineup:
- Carry: Satanic — a stable carry with high efficiency.
- Midlaner: bzm — a young Tundra talent capable of turning the game solo.
- Offlaner: Collapse — TI champion, always steadfast on the lane.
- Soft Support: Boxi — one of the most aggressive soft supports in the world.
- Hard Support: Whitemon — Always unnoticed but no less important, a key to leading Tundra to victories.
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