On April 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM CET, Team Spirit will face Talon Esports during the group stage of ESL One Raleigh 2025. The match will be played in a Bo2 format on the LAN stage. Below is an overview of the teams' form and a forecast for the matchup.
Current Team Form
Talon Esports
The team confidently passed the closed qualifiers for DreamLeague Season 26, but has shown inconsistency at ESL One Raleigh so far. In the first round, Talon lost 0:2 to Team Liquid and later fell to Nigma Galaxy with the same score. They only managed to earn their first point in the third match, drawing against Shopify Rebellion. The main issue for the team is the lack of a clear strategy in drafts and uncertain execution in lanes. Despite having experienced players like Kuku and Mikoto, the team lacks cohesion and stability against tier-1 opponents.
Team Spirit
After an inconsistent performance at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4, where they lost to Team Falcons, Spirit started ESL One Raleigh with two draws—against PARIVISION and Team Liquid. However, on the second day, the team confidently defeated Nigma Galaxy with a 2:0 score. The Spirit roster remains one of the most cohesive on the scene: Yatoro, Collapse, and Miposhka have been together for several years, and newcomers rue and Larl have integrated well into the overall structure. The team is confident in long macro games and adept at capitalizing on opponents' mistakes.
Most Frequent Picks
The choice of heroes reflects the teams' playstyle and drafting priorities.
Talon Esports
Hero | Picks | Winrate |
Windranger | 8 | 62.50% |
Tusk | 7 | 57.14% |
Centaur Warrunner | 6 | 66.67% |
Tidehunter | 6 | 50.00% |
Crystal Maiden | 6 | 50.00% |
Team Spirit
Hero | Picks | Winrate |
Jakiro | 12 | 66.67% |
Muerta | 9 | 77.78% |
Storm Spirit | 7 | 100.00% |
Tiny | 7 | 57.14% |
Dragon Knight | 7 | 71.43% |
Most Frequent Bans
Analyzing bans helps understand which heroes teams fear and prefer not to face.
Talon Esports
Hero | Bans |
Tinker | 12 |
Jakiro | 10 |
Phantom Assassin | 10 |
Nature's Prophet | 8 |
Tidehunter | 7 |
Team Spirit
Hero | Bans |
Nature's Prophet | 19 |
Tinker | 16 |
Dark Seer | 13 |
Magnus | 12 |
Phantom Assassin | 11 |
Match Prediction Talon is still searching for their game in the tournament. Despite a talented roster, the team shows weak adaptation in drafts and uncertain actions on the map. On the other hand, Team Spirit is steadily gaining points, demonstrating team cohesion and a deep hero pool. With a high probability, the "dragons" will be able to impose their strategy and at least not lose this series.
PREDICTION: Team Spirit wins 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 through the link.
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