On April 8, 2025, at 21:30 CET, a match between Team Spirit and Shopify Rebellion will take place as part of the group stage of the ESL One Raleigh 2025 tournament. The showdown will be in a Bo2 format. Below is a detailed analysis and our prediction for the match.

Current Team Form

Team Spirit

Spirit finished the FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 tournament with four wins in five matches. Spirit confidently defeated BOOM Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, PARIVISION, and lost only to Team Falcons and BetBoom Team. The team maintains a stable roster and feels confident in the current meta: Collapse remains a key factor in creating space, while Larl provides reliability in the mid lane. Spirit demonstrates smart macro play, precise drafts, and good adaptation to opponents.

Shopify Rebellion

Shopify Rebellion went through the North American qualifiers for DreamLeague Season 26, defeating WhiteIce and twice overcoming Wildcard. However, at the start of ESL One Raleigh, the team lost to Nigma Galaxy with a score of 0:2. The roster with Timado and Yopaj- has only recently begun to form, with some players temporarily acting as stand-ins. Despite bright individual play, the team lacks stability and synergy at the Tier-1 level. This could be a decisive factor in the match against a more cohesive opponent.

Most Frequent Picks

Popular heroes reflect the gaming preferences and strategic focus of the teams.

Team Spirit

Shopify Rebellion

Most Frequent Bans

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Team Spirit

Shopify Rebellion

Match Prediction

Team Spirit appears more prepared for LAN play, with a stable roster and positive momentum in recent tournaments. Shopify Rebellion is still forming its core lineup, and despite progress in the qualifiers, the tournament's start showed they are not yet ready to compete equally with the favorites. All else being equal, Spirit should confidently handle this opponent.

PREDICTION: Team Spirit to win 2:0

ESL One Raleigh 2025 takes place 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.