Welcome back to EGamersWorld. We're back talking DreamLeague S19 Stage 1 in a review of which we've prepared a betting tip on the TSM vs Gaimin Gladiators match on the last game day of the tournament.
We have the analytical baggage from the first days of the championship, and we also analyze the teams' matches in domestic leagues and on the international stage, where the clubs' results in 2023 will differ a lot.
We'll tell you what to expect from the obvious, but important encounter on Day 4 of DreamLeague S19. Let's go.
The form of the Gaimin Gladiators - virtually guaranteed entry to Stage 2
Let's start the match review with an analysis of Gaimin Gladiators' playing parameters. In this match, they are the favourite to win.
A favourite by a pretty good margin. Bookmakers estimate the possibility of GG to win by odds in the region of 2.2.
Such a figure does not cause any surprise, because it is quite single-digit. Just look at the clubs performance in 2023 and everything is clear.
The Gaimin Gladiators have twice finished in the top 2 in Western Europe, which is the most competitive region. This shows the strength of GG and, more importantly, their stability.
On top of that, Gaimin Gladiators are the champions of The Lima Major 2023, so they are in fact the best team in the world. At least until the Belin Major, where the Gladiators will defend their title.
At DreamLeague S19, the team started the tournament the way they were expected to. After the first two days of action, the 2023 Lima Major champions were in second place in their group and a long way from advancing to the next stage.
- GG: dyrachyo, Quinn, Ace, tOfu, Seleri.
Obviously, a harmonious roster helps them reach the heights. That Quinn blends well into the West European scene and contributes the lion's share of GG's wins, although he is not the obvious headliner of the team: The American is not the strongest mid laner of the tournament but he is very stable.
GG's success in DreamLeague S19 was helped by a sensible approach to the draft stage. They did not invent the "wheel" by playing very standard strategies and using workable draft picks.
Most popular Gaimin Gladiators characters
Two of GG's most popular characters are the ѕurrogates. These are Undying and Rubick who have been taken 9 matches each and have a 77% win rate.
Rubick (6 matches, 66% win rate), Beastmaster (5 matches, 80% win rate), Beastmaster (5 matches, 80% win rate) were also successful.
Naga Siren and Enchantress appeared 4 times each, winning 3 games, and also Disruptor and Keeper of the Light with 4 matches but 2 wins.
Not shy about kicking the Leshrac + Io bundle, of which they are the promoters. All in all, a classic that works well.
If you trust the stability of GG during the current season - bet on the victory of "gladiators" with odds in the region of 2.2.
If you want to try your luck, check out TSM's form. They could be a local sensation.
TSM's form is a consistent midget in DreamLeague S19
Confronting GG on their way to Stage 2 will be TSM. They will try to put sticks in the wheels of "gladiators" in the position of the outsider.
Bookmakers confirm the pre-match status of the American team. The odds of a TSM win are estimated at odds in the region of 5.
A two-goal lead is still praise for TSM. The team is no match for the Gaimin Gladiators, although they show a good level of play in the domestic league.
TSM were twice champions of DPC 2023: NA Upper Division, leaving behind Shopify Rebellion, for example. The North American championship is, however, a rather dubious achievement, as the general level of play there is an order of magnitude lower than in Western Europe.
The team's result in The Lima Major 2023 confirms it. The then and now North American champions failed to qualify for the group stage of the championship, dropping out before the Long Cognega play-offs.
There is a very high chance of repeating the scenario, although things are going a little better in the DreamLeague. There are 4 draws in 4 matches, which still does not put TSM in the race for 1,000,000 dollars.
- TSM line-up: Timado, Bryle, Kasane, Ari, Whitemon
The problems on the international stage are caused by the inexperience of new players in the global championships. However, TSM look better in DreamLeague S19 than they did in The Lima Major 2023, which may hint at the team's progress.
Most popular TSM heroes
Most chosen heroes Rubick (9 matches, 77% win rate), Tusk (6 matches, 83% win rate), Tusk (6 matches, 83% win rate), Lycan (5 games, 80% win rate), Beastmaster (4 matches, 75% win rate), Disruptor (4 matches, 75% win rate).
Believe in TSM's success in the bo2 match against GG - take a chance and bet on the team's victory with odds around 5. Otherwise, check out the history of head-to-head encounters and betting odds from the EGW editorial team.
TSM and Gaimin Gladiators head-to-head history
The teams have previously crossed paths with each other in The Lima Major 2023. Then the teams parted ways, playing 1-1 in the group stage.
Predicted TSM - Gaimin Gladiators match result
While TSM's stats point to their ability to grind out tougher opponents, there is no reason to believe in the American team in this matchup.
The Gaimin Gladiators will close out the match in class. I expect a 2-0 win.
Bottom line: victory for GG.
