On April 8, 2025, at 21:30 CET, a match between Nigma Galaxy and Team Liquid will take place as part of the group stage of the ESL One Raleigh 2025 tournament. The showdown will be held in a Bo2 format. Below is a detailed analysis and our prediction for the game.
Current Team Form
Nigma Galaxy
Nigma Galaxy delivered a series of confident performances in the closed qualifiers for DreamLeague Season 26, securing four consecutive victories, including two wins against Virtus.pro. Despite a setback in March at PGL Wallachia Season 3 against Yellow Submarine with a score of 1:2, the team shows steady progress, good synergy, and aggression in the early stages of matches. A fixed roster with strong individual players gives them confidence in games against tough opponents.
Team Liquid
The lineup with miCKe concluded their run at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 with two wins and three losses. Liquid convincingly defeated Team Tidebound and BetBoom Team but lost twice to Tundra Esports and also to Gaimin Gladiators. Despite the decline in results, the team continues to play with their main roster and maintains strong late-game execution thanks to stable cores and support. However, instability in drafting and mid-game remains an issue.
Most Frequent Picks
The most prioritized picks reflect the team's meta and the strategies they use to build their advantage.
Nigma Galaxy
Hero | Picks | Winrate |
Tusk | 5 | 40.00% |
Marci | 5 | 40.00% |
Tiny | 4 | 75.00% |
Nature's Prophet | 4 | 50.00% |
Phantom Assassin | 4 | 50.00% |
Team Liquid
Hero | Picks | Winrate |
Muerta | 11 | 90.91% |
Jakiro | 10 | 70.00% |
Tiny | 9 | 88.89% |
Silencer | 9 | 66.67% |
Tidehunter | 7 | 71.43% |
Most Frequent Bans
Analyzing frequent bans reveals which heroes teams prefer to avoid and which picks they consider most threatening to their strategy.
Nigma Galaxy
Hero | Bans |
Enigma | 10 |
Dark Seer | 9 |
Templar Assassin | 8 |
Beastmaster | 7 |
Tiny | 6 |
Team Liquid
Hero | Bans |
Dark Seer | 13 |
Abaddon | 13 |
Night Stalker | 12 |
Magnus | 10 |
Storm Spirit | 10 |
Match Prediction
Both teams come into the tournament with different dynamics. Nigma Galaxy had an impressive run in the DreamLeague qualifiers but still remains questionable in matches against the scene's giants. Team Liquid, despite a series of losses, retains a strong roster and extensive LAN experience. Their picks appear more balanced, and the execution of key heroes inspires confidence.
PREDICTION: Team Liquid to win 2:0
ESL One Raleigh 2025 runs from April 7 to 13. Teams compete for a prize pool of $1,000,000. Follow the news, results, and tournament schedule via this link.
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