Match Prediction: Team Liquid - Team Aster | Dota 2

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We continue to watch the group stage of The Bali Major 2023 with a betting tee on Team Aster vs Team Liquid. It looks like we're in for a key match of the tour.

Both teams are seriously aiming high for The Bali Major 2023. And that's great news!

Both Aster and Team Liquid put on a solid performance in the opening games of The Bali Major 2023, and before the tournament there was a feeling that the Liquid could play a sluggish Dota. After all, they have a ticket to The International 2023 in their pocket, which means there is no point in sweating too much.

Aster, on the other hand, are invigorated after a very chaotic DreamLeague Season 20 and are ready to go to the top of the play-offs. It will not be easy to do so, because the competition in the group is serious, and Team Liquid is one of the main rivals for the playoffs.

We'll look at how this game will go, who will come out on top (if there is such a team), and whether any of the teams will manage to earn extra points at the end of the game.

Let's go.

Team Liquid form

We begin our match report with an analysis of Team Liquid's form. In this matchup, the team will play as favorites.

Bookmakers believe in Team Liquid's success. The odds on Liquid's victory in this match are estimated at around 1.3.

A similar figure indicates a clear advantage for Team Liquid. Against a ranked Aster team this is a serious statement, but Liquid is also a world class team with a rich background in the form of leading positions on the international stage and in the domestic league.

Liquid did not lose a single match at DPC 2023: WEU Division 1 Tour 1, and then took the Top 2 at The Lima Major 2023 while playing with substitutes. More than worthy.

The second round of the DPC was as similar to the previous one as possible. Liquid again took the Top 1, but now with one defeat in the table. On the international stage, Liquid again shone, but were still overshadowed by Gaimin Gladiators, who took their second Major trophy of the season.

In the third season, Liquid were no longer able to clinch the premiership. "The Liquid fell to fourth place, but luckily this was enough to qualify for the Bali Major 2023, which makes no difference for Team Liquid that qualified for The International 2023.

• Liquid squad: miCKe, Nisha, zai, Boxi, Insania .

After the disappointing result in DreamLeague Season 20, where Team Liquid were eliminated from the first group stage, there was a feeling that the Bali Major 2023 will also be held for the Liquid on their "liquid" notes. However, the Liquid decided to switch on and play to the best of their abilities.

After the first match day the team has 5-1 statistics and first place in Group A. Very confident, I have to say.

Team Liquid's most popular heroes

In the top picks, Team Liquid has Crystal Maiden with 7 games and 6 wins.

In addition to Crystal Maiden choose Doom (4 games, 100% wins), Sven (4 games, 75% wins), Skywrath Mage (4 games, 75% wins).

Rubick (4 matches, 25% wins), Void Spirit (3 matches, 100% wins) appear in spades, Underlord, Pangolier, Storm Spirit each have 3 matches and all have 2 wins.

Team Aster form

Team Liquid will be opposed by Aster. The Chinese team will play as underdogs.

Bookmakers are not ready to give Aster many chances, but they don't hurry to bury them either. The odds on the top Chinese team are 3.3.

It's a good number for B2, but not so much against Liquid. However, I'm not ready to sign off on losing to Aster, because the Chinese reinforced SumaiL sure know how to play Dota.

In the first round of DPC 2023 Team Aster "gave" superiority in the region, Ledgeiv on tieebreakers PSG.LGD. Following a top-2 at DPC 2023: China Upper Division, Team Aster went to Peru, where they played an "average" game, with Monet and company finishing in the top-8.

In the second round of DPC 2023: China Upper Division Team Aster finished in the Top 4, which was already noticeably worse than last time. However, it was enough to qualify for the Berlin Major 2023. At the Berlin tournament, SumaiL, the club's current star, made his debut for Aster. Truth be told, the debut was not the most successful (Top 8), but as a test for the new mid-laner - fine.

Before that, Aster played at DreamLeague S19. In DreamLeague S19, Aster were in the top 9-10. Then, after some frustrating tiebreaks, they failed to make it out of the group.

After that was DPC 2023: China Tour 3. The home league ended in third place for Aster, which can hardly be called a successful result.

• Team Aster line-up: Monet, SumaiL, Xxs, BoBoKa, Siamese C.

However, showing at least some effectiveness in the international arena has not always been possible. A prime example is the recent DreamLeague Season 20, completely failed by Aster. At the 1,000,000 tournament, the Chinese top club crashed out of the second group stage, which was still better than Liquid's result.

In the Bali Major 2023, Aster started about the same way as Liquid. The team's stats after the first game day are 3-1, which looks like a good reserve for the future.

The most popular Aster heroes

Rubick was the most frequently picked, with 6 games, 50% of wins. Keeper of The Light, Storm Spirit (5 games, 80% wins) were also in spades.

There was Monkey King, Underlord, Terrorblade, Pugna (4 matches, 75% wins each).

Most popular Team Liquid heroes

In Team Liquid's top picks is Crystal Maiden with 7 games and 6 wins.

In addition to Crystal Maiden choose Doom (4 matches, 100% wins), Sven (4 matches, 75% wins), Skywrath Mage (4 matches, 75% wins).

Rubick (4 matches, 25% wins), Void Spirit (3 matches, 100% wins) appear in spades, Underlord, Pangolier, Storm Spirit each have 3 matches and all have 2 wins.

History of head-to-head encounters

The teams have previously played three times in 2023. Two matches on Lima Major 2023 and Berlin Major 2023 were won by Liquid and the match in the Berlin Major group stage ended in a draw.

The outcome of the match

In this match I'm expecting a beautifully played board. Liquid as a potential winner clearly look better, but there is a feeling that Aster Stuput will be a serious test for Liquid. I think the Chinese will pick up the card.

Bottom line: +1.5 on Aster.