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. Sixteen teams will compete for the Aegis of Champions and a massive prize pool. On the third gaming day, we highlight the 3-0 bracket clash between Xtreme Gaming and Tidebound, a match that promises to be as exciting as it is intense. While the teams prepare, let’s try to predict the likely winner and share some betting insights.
How the bookies view it: Xtreme Gaming favorite
Most bookmakers consider Xtreme Gaming the favorite against Tidebound at The International 2025. The team surprised many with victories over Team Spirit and Team Falcons, and with their current 3-0 record, they have a strong chance of qualifying directly to the playoffs. However, Tidebound are not far behind. They also hold a 3-0 record and are more than capable of putting up a serious fight.
Xtreme Gaming form
Let’s begin our Dota 2 betting prediction with an analysis of Xtreme Gaming form. Currently, Xtreme Gaming is the strongest team in the Chinese region and occasionally demonstrates solid performances on the international stage.
At the DPC 2023: China Upper Division, Xtreme Gaming placed in the top 5. For a roster of such caliber, that result wasn’t just disappointing — it was a failure. However, at DPC CN 2023 Tour 2: Division I, they redeemed themselves by finishing 1st.
Xtreme’s decline became even more apparent during the qualifiers for The Lima Major 2023, where the team failed to qualify at all.
Still, Xtreme managed to regroup. They brought in the experienced Kaka as position four and began to show results. With this roster, Xtreme won their regional league. They then traveled to Berlin, where they reached the group stage of The Berlin Major 2023, but only finished in the top 12 — not exactly a success.
At DPC CN 2023 Tour 3: Division I, Xtreme Gaming repeated the result of the first tour and again placed a disappointing 5th.
Xtreme Gaming roster: Ame, Xm, Xxs, XinQ, poloson.
Before Riyadh Masters 2023, XinQ — a PSG.LGD legend — joined the roster to strengthen the team. However, Xtreme Gaming delivered a similar result to previous tournaments: top 16.
Their journey to The International 2023 – China Qualifier started with a match against Aster.Aries. Despite the 2:0 scoreline, Xtreme had to work hard against the youth of Aster. They looked solid throughout the qualifiers, but didn’t make it to the grand finals — Azure Ray celebrated victory and earned the TI slot.
The 2024 season began more successfully than the previous year. They started at BB Dacha Dubai 2024, finishing 7th–8th. Then came DreamLeague Season 22, where they reached the top 3. After that, Xtreme Gaming won the Elite League.
Their string of strong performances was broken at ESL One Birmingham 2024, where they reached the playoffs but couldn’t go beyond the top 8. Overall, the team’s progress was quite evident compared to the previous year.
Xtreme Gaming shined at PGL Wallachia Season 1. The Chinese team didn’t lose a single map until the grand finals, where they let their guard down: Team Spirit defeated Xtreme Gaming 3-2, stealing the well-deserved title from Ame and company.
Xtreme continued to show a high level of play at DreamLeague Season 23 (top 4) and Riyadh Masters 2024 (top 8). Another great victory came at Clavision: Snow Ruyi, where Xtreme Gaming were crowned champions. However, at one of the most important tournaments of the year — The International 2024 — they placed 6th, which can be considered a solid result. They closed the year with a 3rd–4th place finish at BLAST Slam I.
In 2025, Xtreme Gaming continued to compete at a number of Tier-1 tournaments but haven’t achieved any major successes yet.
At PGL Wallachia Season 5, Xtreme Gaming advanced from the group stage with a 3-2 record, and in the first playoff match they defeated Natus Vincere 2-1. In the upper bracket semifinal, they lost to Gaimin Gladiators 0-2 and dropped to the lower bracket, where they were defeated by Team Spirit 0-2, finishing in 5th-6th place.
Xtreme Gaming performed quite well at Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi. In the playoffs, the team secured important victories over Yakutou Brothers, PARIVISION, and Nigma Galaxy, finishing in 3rd place.
At The International 2025, Xtreme Gaming defeated Aurora Gaming 2-0 and unexpectedly beat Team Spirit and Team Falcons 2-1.
Most popular Xtreme Gaming heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for Xtreme Gaming over the last 6 months:
- Shadow Shaman – 30 games – 80.00% winrate
- Elder Titan – 26 games – 61.54% winrate
- Storm Spirit – 23 games – 73.91% winrate
- Terrorblade – 23 games – 56.52% winrate
- Jakiro – 22 games – 63.64% winrate
- Sand King – 20 games – 65.00% winrate
- Ancient Apparition – 20 games – 60.00% winrate
- Monkey King – 18 games – 66.67% winrate
- Warlock – 17 games – 58.82% winrate
- Centaur Warrunner – 16 games – 75.00% winrate
Xtreme Gaming has a solid hero pool and, when things click, they are capable of delivering impressive results.
Tidebound form
Let's continue our Dota 2 betting tips 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 are playing beyond all praise. The team is on a three-win streak, defeating giants such as Team Liquid and PARIVISION.
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
- Terrorblade – 19 games – 57.89% winrate
- Pangolier – 19 games – 57.89% winrate
- Windranger – 18 games – 50.00% winrate
- Nature's Prophet – 17 games – 70.59% winrate
- Disruptor – 17 games – 58.82% winrate
- Phoenix – 14 games – 71.43% winrate
- Ancient Apparition – 13 games – 69.23% winrate
Tidebound is known for their excellent early-game execution. They perform well in lane phases, which often translates into match victories.
Xtreme Gaming vs Tidebound Head-to-Head History
The teams have faced each other nine times, with Xtreme Gaming winning five matches and Tidebound taking four. Since both teams come from the same region, this rivalry carries extra weight, and their clash at The International 2025 is truly special.
Predicted result of the match Xtreme Gaming vs Tidebound at The International 2025
Predicting the outcome of Xtreme Gaming vs Tidebound at The International 2025 is no easy task. Both teams unexpectedly sit at a 3-0 record, each having defeated top-tier opponents. We believe this match will be a full bo3 series.
Betting Prediction: total +2.5.
