The match between Talon Esports and Team Kukuys as part of the closed qualifiers for DreamLeague Season 25 will take place on January 9. The game will be conducted in a Bo3 format at the lower bracket finals stage. We have analyzed the current forms, teams, and their statistics and are ready to share the forecast for the outcome of this confrontation.

Current Form of the Teams

Talon Esports

Talon demonstrates stable results. Talon became the champion of MESA Invitational 2024, defeating NAVI Junior (2:0) in the grand final. Then, at the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier, the team defeated Yangon Galacticos (2:0), The MongolZ (2:1), and BOOM Esports (3:1). At the DreamLeague Season 25 qualifiers, they defeated Yangon Galacticos (2:0) and Kukuys (2:0), only losing to Aurora Gaming (1:2).

Team Kukuys

Team Kukuys is a promising team actively making its mark in regional tournaments. In October 2024, they placed 3rd at the MESA Invitational, losing to BOOM Esports (0:2) in the semifinals. At BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024, Kukuys took 7–8 place, earning $25,000.

Most Frequent Picks

Talon Esports

Talon focuses on heroes capable of dominating in the late game and exerting pressure across the map.

Team Kukuys

Kukuys prefer heroes with strong potential in team fights.

Most Frequent Bans

Talon Esports

Talon often bans heroes that cause difficulties in the late stage of the game, such as:

Team Kukuys

Kukuys focus on banning heroes capable of gaining advantage in the mid-phase, including heroes like:

Head-to-Head Meetings

Over the last six months, the teams met three times, and Talon emerged stronger in all matches:

1. DreamLeague Season 25 SA Closed Qualifier, upper bracket quarterfinals: Talon defeated Kukuys 2:0.
2. BetBoom Dacha Belgrade: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier 2024, semifinals: Talon won 2:1.
3. BetBoom Dacha Belgrade: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier 2024, grand final: Talon triumphed 3:2.

Match Prediction

Talon is a stable, experienced team demonstrating good form. A confident victory in the first round of these qualifiers over Kukuys with a score of 2:0 reinforces their status as the favorite in the upcoming match. However, the defeat by Aurora Gaming with a score of 1:2 pointed out certain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by their opponents.

Team Kukuys is a young and ambitious team striving to solidify their progress. Despite being the underdog, they show strong gameplay and are ready to surprise if they can realize their maximum potential and play smartly in the early stages of the maps.

PREDICTION — 2:1 in favor of Talon

The closed qualifier for DreamLeague Season 25 for Southeast Asia will run from January 7 to 9 online. The teams are competing for two slots in the championship. The schedule and results of the event can be followed via this link.