On June 21, 2025, at 13:00 UTC, Team Liquid will face off against HEROIC in the PGL Wallachia Season 5 Group Stage. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Team Liquid

Team Liquid, currently ranked 3rd in the world according to Valve Rankings, has had a challenging run recently. Their overall win rate stands at 49%, with a slight dip to 45% over the past six months and a more significant decline to 33% in the last month. Despite these struggles, Team Liquid has amassed $805,000 in earnings over the past six months, placing them 3rd in financial rankings. Their recent performance in the DreamLeague Season 26 saw them finish in 8th place, earning $25,000. In their last five matches, Team Liquid managed only one victory against Nigma Galaxy, while suffering defeats to Talon Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, PARIVISION, and BetBoom Team. This indicates a need for improvement as they prepare to face HEROIC.

HEROIC

In contrast, HEROIC is riding a wave of success with a five-match win streak. Their recent victories include triumphs over OG.LATAM and Estar Backs in the Esports World Cup 2025: South America Closed Qualifier, as well as securing a spot in The International 2025. HEROIC’s win rates reflect their strong form, with an impressive 88% win rate in the past month and 55% over the last six months. Although their earnings in the last half year amount to $115,000, ranking them 14th, their recent performances demonstrate their potential to challenge any opponent.

Most Frequent Picks

In pro Dota, a good draft can make or break the game. Hero picks are driven by the meta — it sets the pace and shapes how teams approach fights, objectives, and overall game flow.

Team Liquid

HEROIC

Most Frequent Bans

Bans matter just as much. Teams focus on cutting out the most reliable and dangerous heroes from their opponents' comfort zone. Lately, we’ve seen a clear shift toward removing top-tier meta picks early, since taking those off the table can swing the game before it even kicks off.

Team Liquid

HEROIC

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head history between Team Liquid and HEROIC reveals an interesting rivalry. In their last four encounters, HEROIC has emerged victorious three times, including a decisive 2-0 win in February 2025. Team Liquid, however, claimed a 2-0 victory in May 2024. This history suggests that HEROIC has had the upper hand in recent meetings, potentially giving them a psychological advantage heading into this match.

Match Predicition

Based on the current form and historical data, Team Liquid is predicted to win this match with a score of 2:0. Despite their recent struggles, Team Liquid’s overall experience and higher world ranking give them a significant edge over HEROIC. Additionally, the AI prediction assigns a 72% win probability to Team Liquid, further supporting this forecast. While HEROIC has shown impressive form and has a psychological edge from past victories, Team Liquid’s potential to perform under pressure should see them through in this encounter.

Prediction: Team Liquid 2:0 HEROIC

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

PGL Wallachia Season 5 takes place from June 21 to June 29, 2025, in Romania, featuring a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.