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EGamersWorld's review of The Berlin Major 2023 continues with a betting tip on the Execration vs Gaimin Gladiators match.
The clubs are diametrically opposed in terms of overall understanding and level of play. I don't expect any special revelations from this encounter, and all for the reason above.
However, bo2 leaves room for maneuvering, and it may play in favour of Execration. Let's see how the match will end, and whether either team will be able to win the match and improve their position in the standings.
Here we go.
Form Gaimin Gladiators
We'll open the review of the match with an analysis of the Gaimin Gladiators fixtures. Europe's top club will play this game as favourites by a wide margin.
We shouldn't be surprised by this state of affairs. The Gaimin Gladiators are the best team in the world, at least until the Berlin Major 2023, and judging from the first matches in the tournament as well.
The team finished in the top-3 twice at the DPC 2023, but more serious achievements were shown at The International stage. "The Gladiators managed to win The Lima Major 2023 without conceding a single game in the play-offs.
The Gaimin Gladiators managed to win DreamLeague Season 19, but not so easily this time. After making it to the tournament's play-offs, the team fell to the bottom of the net after a dry defeat by Liquid, but then came back and shut out Liquid by a 2-3 score.
- Gaimin Gladiators line-up: dyrachyo, Quinn, Ace, tOfu, Seleri.
Before the Long Song Tournament, GG could not prepare much. Given the serious and tight schedule of the 2023 The Lima Major champions, it is trite that they may not have time to prepare, but even so they are a good half or even three quarters of the teams in the tournament, as they showed in the game against EG.
The most popular Gaimin Gladiators characters
Topping the list of the most popular characters is Disruptor. The hero has appeared in spades 6 times and has a 100% winning percentage.
Next are Ember Spirit (5 games, 80% wins), Terrorblade (4 games, 100% wins), Undying (4 games, 100% wins), Doom (4 games, 100% wins), Rubick (4 games, 75% wins).
Exploring new patch takes Chen, Void Spirit, and other popular characters. In general, play with their hearts and heads, and win because of it. Believe that it will work in this match as well - hurry up and pick GG as the winner of the match.
Otherwise, read about the Execration formation.
Execration Uniform
Opposing Gaimin Gladiators will be Execration, who play here as the underdog in a match with a decent margin.
I do not think it is necessary to explain why it comes from, because the teams are too different level of play and perception of Dota. However, Execration has some strong points.
In the match against the Gaimin Gladiators, I would call this a b2 match format. Because of it, the underdogs can claim victory at least on the map, but not in this case.
Execration, being the second team in Southeast Asia, can try to take on the Gladiators by leaps and bounds. The team has experience of playing on the international stage, namely within DreamLeague S19, where they managed to finish in the top 10. This is not an indicator that will give Execration the opportunity to beat the GG favourites, but at least something.
- Execration: Palos, Bob, Tino, Shankz, BDz .
Obviously, Execration is a very lively squad, otherwise they wouldn't be a regular participant in international events and one of the leading teams in their region. The latter, in the experience of Lima Major 2023, is not the worst, it is important to note.
The question here is not more about Execration, but about their future rivals. GG look ultimatum already in this tournament, and Execration in their first matches did not show much preparation for the championship, playing about the same as the patch before.
Most popular Execration heroes
The most popular Execration hero was Tiny (10 matches, 50% win rate).
Other picks were Mirana (6 games, 83% wins), Visage (6 games, 83% wins), Beastmaster (6 games, 50% wins), Batrider (6 games, 33% wins).
Naturally, it's too early to judge from a few matches, but GG are already steadily rolling out Muerta, Chen and so on, which casts doubt on any Execration efforts in this match.
However, if you're ready to believe in the biggest scoop - bet on Execration to win this match. The risk is huge, but the winnings are solid too.
By the way, as strange as it may sound, the teams' meeting records speak in favour of Execration.
History of head-to-head encounters between Execration and the Gaimin Gladiators
The teams have played each other twice in the 2023 season. The first time was a draw in the Lima Major 2023, and later a draw in the DreamLeague S19.
Predicted Execration vs Gaimin Gladiators
Based on the history of head-to-head encounters, one might get the impression that Execration are capable of taking the map. This is certainly the case, but considering the current status of the two teams, the Gaimin Gladiators should win, having gained a significant boost from their victory in DreamLeague S19, the first major Patch 7.33 tournament.
Bottom line: victory for the Gaimin Gladiators.
