Welcome to all esports and Dota 2 fans! From September 4 to 14, 2025, the biggest tournament of the year The International 2025 will take place. In the playoffs, 8 of the strongest teams will compete for the “Aegis of Champions” and a significant share of the prize pool. Among the Lower Bracket Round 1 matches, we highlight Tidebound vs Nigma Galaxy, which promises to be very exciting. While the teams prepare for the match, we will try to determine the likely winner and provide betting tips.
How the bookies view it: Tidebound favorite
Most bookmakers consider Tidebound the favorite in the match against Nigma Galaxy at The International 2025. The team finished the Group Stage with a 4-1 record, becoming one of the main surprises of the tournament. However, Nigma Galaxy is not a weak team either, and when their game comes together, they are capable of defeating strong opponents.
Tidebound form
Let's start our Dota 2 betting prediction with an analysis of Tidebound form. The team is relatively new, having been founded in 2025, but they immediately started showing strong performances and are now considered one of the strongest teams from China. In this tournament, you may also know them under the name All Gamers Global.
Tidebound roster: shiro, NothingToSay, Bach, planet, y`.
As mentioned above, Tidebound (also known as All Gamers Global) was formed in 2025 and made their first professional appearance at DreamLeague Season 25: China Closed Qualifier, where they placed 3rd, and PGL Wallachia Season 3: China Closed Qualifier, which they won.
Following that, the team also competed in ESL One Raleigh 2025: China Closed Qualifier, where they lost only to Xtreme Gaming in both the Upper Bracket Final and the Grand Final, finishing 2nd.
Their success in regional qualifiers continued with victories at PGL Wallachia Season 4: China Closed Qualifier and FISSURE Universe Episode 4: China Closed Qualifier. As a result, Tidebound qualified for a number of high-level tournaments in their debut year.
At PGL Wallachia Season 3, the team immediately reached the top 8, while at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4, they placed an impressive 3rd. However, their performance took a slight hit at ESL One Raleigh 2025, where they finished 9th-10th.
They bounced back with a strong 4th-place finish at PGL Wallachia Season 4. Notable performances also include a top-6 placement at BLAST Slam III and a runner-up finish at Asian Champions League 2025.
At PGL Wallachia Season 5, Tidebound started with a confident 2:0 victory over VP. In the second round, they lost to Gaimin Gladiators 0:2, and in the third round they easily defeated Wildcard 2:0. However, the following matches ended in losses, and the team was eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9th–11th place.
The best tournament of the season for Tidebound can be considered Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi. The Chinese team was strongly supported by the local crowd, who at times even shouted hints about the opponents’ actions. Tidebound managed to overcome several strong rivals and ultimately secured the championship title.
At The International 2025, Tidebound is playing beyond praise. The team finished the Group Stage with a 4-1 record, defeating giants such as Team Liquid, PARIVISION, and Team Falcons.
In the Playoffs Upper Bracket Quarterfinals, the team lost to Team Falcons 0-2.
Most popular Tidebound heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for Tidebound over the last 6 months:
- Jakiro – 31 games – 61.29% winrate
- Gyrocopter – 28 games – 67.86% winrate
- Beastmaster – 23 games – 65.22% winrate
- Pangolier – 20 games – 55.00% winrate
- Disruptor – 20 games – 50.00% winrate
- Terrorblade – 19 games – 57.89% winrate
- Windranger – 18 games – 50.00% winrate
- Nature's Prophet – 17 games – 70.59% winrate
- Ancient Apparition – 16 games – 62.50% winrate
- Phoenix – 14 games – 71.43% winrate
Tidebound is known for their excellent early-game execution. They perform well in lane phases, which often translates into match victories.
Nigma Galaxy form
Let's continue our Dota 2 betting tips with an analysis of Nigma Galaxy form. Nigma Galaxy is a well-known team that has been competing on the Tier-1 scene for several years. The organization was previously called Nigma and was founded by former Team Liquid members, including four of the five The International 2017 champions.
Nigma Galaxy roster: SumaiL, No!ob, OmaR, GH, KuroKy
We’ll start our analysis traditionally, going back to the 2023 season. That year, the team didn’t play in many tournaments, and most of the events they did attend were Tier-2 level. Nigma Galaxy made their presence known at DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I and Tour 2, finishing in 6th and 8th place respectively.
After that, they qualified for DreamLeague Season 19 through the regional qualifiers. However, they couldn’t show a solid performance at the main event, managing to beat only Talon Esports and finishing in 13th-14th place. Still, Nigma Galaxy showed promise with a 1-1 draw against Team Spirit.
The team then returned to lower-tier tournaments and managed to secure 2nd place at DPC WEU 2023 Tour 3: Division II.
The 2024 season was significantly different for Nigma Galaxy — the team finally managed to display a higher level of play. From the beginning of the year, they participated in a number of qualifiers with fairly good results. However, in their first Tier-1 tournament of the year — Elite League Season 1 — they underperformed and finished in 20th-22nd place.
Success came a bit later, with Nigma Galaxy securing 3rd place at Clavision: Snow Ruyi and a 7th-8th place finish at ESL One Bangkok 2024.
The year 2025 for Nigma Galaxy also started with qualifiers and the team was able to qualify for PGL Wallachia Season 3 and ESL One Raleigh 2025. Successful performances at the qualifiers continued with a 3-4 place at BLAST Slam II. It is also worth noting the 7th place at DreamLeague Season 26.
At Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi, Nigma Galaxy delivered a middling performance. Although they topped their group with a 4-0 record by defeating PARIVISION, Tundra Esports, and Xtreme Gaming, the team lost to Tundra Esports and Xtreme Gaming in the playoffs, finishing in 5th-6th place at the tournament.
At The International 14, Nigma Galaxy are not among the favorites, but the team is respected and considered quite strong.
Most popular Nigma Galaxy heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for Nigma Galaxy over the last 6 months:
- Tusk – 38 games – 57.89% winrate
- Elder Titan – 26 games – 57.69% winrate
- Puck – 23 games – 60.87% winrate
- Morphling – 20 games – 55.00% winrate
- Bristleback – 19 games – 57.89% winrate
- Dark Willow – 19 games – 52.63% winrate
- Batrider – 17 games – 52.94% winrate
- Silencer – 16 games – 50.00% winrate
- Mars – 14 games – 71.43% winrate
- Magnus – 14 games – 64.29% winrate
As you can see, Nigma Galaxy favors reliable heroes and has a decent winrate.
Tidebound vs Nigma Galaxy Head-to-Head History
The teams have faced each other once, with Tidebound taking the victory. The match at The International 2025 is extremely important, as the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
Predicted result of the match Tidebound vs Nigma Galaxy at The International 2025
Predicting the outcome of Tidebound vs Nigma Galaxy at The International 2025 is quite difficult. Although the Chinese team unexpectedly secured four wins in the Group Stage, they lost 0-2 in their first playoff match. Nigma Galaxy have been playing at their usual level, occasionally showing strong performances. In our opinion, based on previous results, Tidebound will come out on top in this match. Fans can expect an exciting and dynamic game.
Betting Prediction: Tidebound win.
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