On May 19, 2025, at 17:30 UTC, Team Falcons will face Gaimin Gladiators in a best-of-2 series as part of the DreamLeague Season 26 Stage 1 - Group B. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Team Falcons 

Team Falcons have been in a competitive form recently, securing the 2nd place in the BLAST Slam III tournament, where they earned $150,000. Their overall win rate stands at 63%, but recent performances have shown a dip with a 50% win rate in the last month. Despite this, they have a respectable 52% win rate over the recent half-year. In their last five matches, they have alternated between wins and losses, recently losing to Tundra Esports in the grand final of BLAST Slam III. Their recent victories include wins against Team Spirit and PARIVISION. With no current win streak, they are looking to stabilize their form heading into DreamLeague.

Gaimin Gladiators

Gaimin Gladiators, on the other hand, finished 3-4th in the same BLAST Slam III tournament, earning $60,000. Their recent form has been slightly stronger, with a 67% win rate over the last month and a consistent 54% win rate over the past half-year. In their last five matches, they have secured victories over Aurora Gaming and PARIVISION, while suffering a loss to Tundra Esports in the semifinals. Their overall win rate is slightly lower at 49%, but they have shown resilience in recent games.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, drafting heroes is a critical part of a team’s overall game plan. The current meta heavily shapes favored picks, influencing both playstyle and tactical decisions.

Team Falcons

Gaimin Gladiators

Most Frequent Bans

Hero bans are just as crucial — they’re used to neutralize the enemy’s strengths by removing their most threatening options. Recent ban trends highlight teams’ efforts to eliminate the most impactful and dominant heroes in the meta.

Team Falcons

Gaimin Gladiators

Head-to-Head

In their recent encounters, Team Falcons and Gaimin Gladiators have faced each other five times this year. Team Falcons have a slight edge with a win rate of 56% against Gaimin Gladiators, who have won 44% of their matches against Falcons. Their last matchup on May 6, 2025, saw Team Falcons securing a 1-0 victory. However, Gaimin Gladiators have previously dominated with a string of 2-0 victories in February and March 2025. This rivalry has been intense, with both teams having their moments of advantage.

Match Prediction

Based on current form and historical data, this matchup is predicted to end in a 1:1 draw. Team Falcons have shown strong performances in crucial matches, but Gaimin Gladiators have demonstrated an ability to bounce back and compete fiercely. The slight advantage in overall win rates for Team Falcons might be neutralized by the recent form of Gaimin Gladiators, making this a balanced contest. Both teams have competitive earnings and have shown they can perform under pressure, suggesting a closely fought series.

 Prediction: Team Falcons 1:1 Gaimin Gladiators

Match odds:

Gaimin Gladiators (3.00) vs. Team Falcons (3.80) On May 19, 2025, at 17:30 UTC

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

DreamLeague Season 26 takes place from May 19 to June 1, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.