May 20 marks the second day of play at the DreamLeague Season 26. The tournament is quickly gaining momentum: favorites are solidifying their positions, while underdogs are searching for weaknesses in their opponents' drafts. We've selected five bets that combine risk, calculation, and analysis.

OG.LATAM to defeat BOOM Esports (odds 4.40)

At 12:00 CET, OG.LATAM will face BOOM Esports. Despite being the underdog, OG.LATAM might surprise with aggressive play and unconventional drafts. BOOM often lose focus against inconsistent opponents. A win for OG.LATAM (4.40) is a bet on an unexpected upset.

BetBoom Team to defeat Shopify Rebellion (odds 1.78)

At 14:30 CET, a match between two contenders for the top 4 will take place. BetBoom are showing mature and flexible Dota, especially when playing from the front. Shopify lose pace in extended matches and suffer from predictable drafts. A win for BetBoom (1.78) is a bet on tactical depth and execution.

Nigma Galaxy and Aurora to draw (odds 2.30)

At 17:00 CET, Nigma Galaxy will meet Aurora. Both teams tend to be unstable: a strong first map is often followed by a poor second. A draw (2.30) is a bet on inconsistency and equality in current form.

Team Liquid and Xtreme Gaming to draw (odds 1.95)

At 20:00 CET, Team Liquid and Xtreme will face off in one of the day's main matches. The teams are roughly equal in strength and often exchange map victories. A draw (1.95) is a bet on cautious play and mutual respect.

Team Falcons to defeat Talon Esports (odds 1.48)

In the latter part of the day, Team Falcons will play against Talon. Falcons have started confidently and are showing excellent draft work. Talon appear slow and struggle with early game pressure. A win for Falcons (1.48) is a bet on pace and stability.

On the second day of DreamLeague, the first trends are already visible: the instability of favorites, the strength of adaptive drafts, and the role of early pressure. Now is the time for calculated bets while the market has yet to adjust.

Odds are provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.