Match Prediction: BetBoom Team - Azure Ray | Dota 2

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The Bali Major 2023 brings surprises! Unexpectedly, we return to the first round of the lower net, with Azure Ray vs BB Team.

This game wasn't supposed to happen. Seriously.

The thing is that the "famous" BB Team Pure, when "famous" for drawing Z-symbols in the official match, decided to take a break during the long pause in the match against Tundra Esports by watching a third-party broadcast. Except the rules forbid this and thanks to Pure's action, the BB Team received a technical defeat in the game against Tundra.

The BB Team not only made it to the bottom of The Bali Major 2023 after a debilitating win against Tundra, they also lost their direct ticket to The International. That's what watching the streamer during the official game at Major e is worth.

Now we will see who of the pair Azure Ray and BB Team will continue their performance in the lower net of The Bali Major 2023, and who will have to say goodbye to the last Major tournament of the season and start preparing for qualification for The International 2023.

Let's go.

BB Team uniforms

We start the parsing with an analysis of the BB Team's form. In this matchup, the team will play as favorites.

The bookmakers still believe in the success of the BB Team. The odds on the Eastern European team's victory are around 1.4.

We shouldn't be surprised at the BB Team's advantage. Despite the sheer stupidity of one of their players, the BB are still a serious contender, capable of showing a top-notch performance. This is evident in the increased performance since DPC 2023: EEU Tour 3.

In the first season of the regional league, the BB Team finished in top 1, very confidently outclassing their main opponents Spirit and HR. However, their success was quickly overshadowed by their performance in the Lima Major 2023, where the BBs failed to make the group.

Several inconclusive events later, the BB Team started to play in the second division of the DPC. This time the situation changed dramatically, from top 1 to top 3, but on the international stage, everything was stable: another failure to get out of the group at Major e.

The third DPC season was held under the slogan "it's time to get our own back", but somehow it didn't work out, something didn't go well and as a result it ended up in TOP-2. Again, sort of a landmark, but if you compare Western and Eastern Europe, the top 2 in the former is much more prestigious than the BB achievement.

• BB Team line-up: Nightfall, gpk, Pure, Save, TORONTOTOKYO.

BB Team's moment of glory was the DreamLeague Season 20. Having got to the tournament rather by accident (they replaced Execration), the Eastern European residents managed to make it to the grand final of the tournament, where they beat the Gladiators, but eventually lost by a score of 2-3.

After a solid group stage at The Bali Major 2023 with 4-2-2 from BB, the Eastern European resident side advanced to the top of the play-offs. There, the team defeated Tundra Esports, but that result was ruled null and void due to tournament rules violations.

The most popular BB Team characters

The most used BB Team character is Storm Spirit (5 matches, 60% wins). In addition the team plays Primal Beast and Pugna in position 4, and both heroes have 4 matches and 100% wins each. In spades was Enchantress (4 matches, 25% wins), Beastmaster (4 games, 0% wins).

Azure Ray Form

Continuing the match breakdown with an analysis of Azure Ray's playing form. In this match, the Chinese team will have to play in the second position.

Bookmakers do not believe in the success of Azure Ray. The odds on the team's victory are estimated at around 2.8.

It is hard not to agree with the state of affairs in Azure Ray. The team is still not of the same level as the BB Team, especially the current one with its increased efficiency.

In general, the Azure Ray at Long Corder season looked like a team playing solely for results, that is, getting into the Major. We have seen a similar story with the gathering of super teams, some results in the first months and oblivion in the end.

Not sure if Azure Ray will follow the same scenario, but there are fears about it. For now, though, we'll see.

Azure Ray qualified for the 2023 Bali Major by playing in their home league. They played in the Top 4, which isn't a decent result for a team with such a big name.

• Azure Ray's line-up: Lou, Somnus, chalice, fy, 天命.

The "retirees" have decided to shake off the old days. So far it's not going so well.

At the Bali Major 2023, Azure Ray were one step away from being eliminated from the tournament. Team Somnus managed to beat Bleed in Group B tiebreaks for the top 6.

Azure Ray's most popular heroes

Storm Spirit remains Azure Ray's most popular hero. The character has made 9 appearances and has a win rate of around 66%.

Next comes Pugna (8 games, 62% win rate), Pangolier (7 games, 71% win rate), Batrider (7 games, 71% win rate), Techies (7 games, 57% win rate).

There's also Keeper of the Light (6 games, 66% wins), Silincer (6 matches, 50% wins), Medusa (6 matches, 50% wins).

History of head-to-head encounters

The teams have not previously played each other in official matches. This match is the debut face-to-face encounter between the teams.

Match outcome

Until this morning, I would not have considered an Azure Ray win. Too wooden team, too little international play. However, after what happened, it's worth thinking about.

I'm sure BB will play to their strengths and take the match seriously, but the residue of falling to the bottom set after already reaching the semi-finals of the top set, and still at The International. All in all, I'll put in a +1.5 on Azure Ray.

Bottom line: +1.5 on Azure Ray.