On April 9, 2025, at 21:45 CET, Tidebound will face off against Team Falcons in the group stage of ESL One Raleigh 2025. The match will be played in a Bo2 format at this LAN tournament. Below is an analysis of the current form of the participants and a prediction for the outcome of the match.

Current Form of the Teams

Tidebound

The Asia-China mix shows inconsistent results at ESL One Raleigh. After draws with BetBoom Team and HEROIC, the team lost 0:2 to AVULUS but managed to put up a fight against Tundra Esports, ending the match in a draw. Despite having stars like NothingToSay and shiro, the team often loses control in the mid-game. The individual skill level is high, but their drafts and macro gameplay execution leave much to be desired—the synergy of the roster is still in the development stage.

Team Falcons

Falcons enter the tournament with a more stable form, though not without issues. The team started with a draw against Tundra Esports, but then confidently defeated BetBoom Team 2:0. However, it's worth noting an important detail: at ESL One Raleigh, Malr1ne is replaced by Quinn from Gaimin Gladiators, and this is their first official tournament together. It's hard to assess how the replacement will affect the overall style and dynamics of the team, but Quinn's individual level and experience on the pro scene potentially strengthen the mid-lane and expand Falcons' drafting options.

Most Frequent Picks

The choice of heroes reflects the teams' strategic preferences and their typical drafting style.

Tidebound

Team Falcons

Most Frequent Bans

Analyzing bans reveals which heroes teams consider most dangerous and aim to exclude from the opponent's pool.

Tidebound

Team Falcons

Match Prediction

Tidebound is still trying to find a balance between individual skill and team coordination—their inconsistent results indicate a lack of synergy. As for Team Falcons, the replacement of Quinn for Malr1ne could either strengthen their mid-lane or affect the team’s overall dynamics. Although Quinn's experience and confidence are evident, the final impact of the replacement on Falcons' effectiveness remains uncertain. Despite this, the team shows a clearer strategy and confident gameplay on the map.

PREDICTION: Team Falcons 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.