The International 7 Betting Preview

TnC vs Team Liquid (The International 7, August 04, Friday, 23:30 CEST)

 

After signing Theeban “1437” Siva in May, TnC started to improve and became one of the best in its region. They have proven their development against Newbee and Liquid in close matches. But they failed to deliver exceptional results after last year’s TI victory against OG. If they are not capable of something unexpected and amazing, it’s possible that this TI will be too early for them.

Batrider for TnC

 

TnC is one of the most active teams, which prefers to play fast, rather than waiting for the opposition’s attack. The tip of the attack is always Sam “Sam_H” Hidalgo, who has earned MVP more than once.

When someone calculates the win rate on their heroes, the TnC off-offlaner looks proudly at his Batrider – 11 out of 11. For the Philippine team, this hero will be the first priority, even if all the enemy heroes counter this pick. Yes, this is the same Batrider who will first gather the drums, will catch up with the enemy, and then buy Blink. This pick might save them from Team Liquid.

Team Liquid

 

Team Liquid does not seem to be on hold at the moment – EPICENTER 2017, DreamHack, and StarLadder i-League went to the European Super Team. These milestones deserved a direct invite to Valve’s The International 7.

KuroKy to the Rescue?

 

The reason for this direct invite is the German player Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi, who is the team captain. In December 2015, he formed the team, which has been fighting at the TI ever since. The team is also a top favorite for The International 7.

Even if he has not been able to win the mega-event yet, he holds an incredible record. Since the beginning of the TI series in 2011, he has been involved in every single mega event as an active player, a feat only two other DotA 2 professionals have managed.

Tusk in the hands of Team Liquid is a strange hero. The team takes it more often than other heroes, and it has a high win rate. Team Liquid can finish games with him in 30 minutes if no one bans it. Tusk helps Liquid to control the middle line, to save important heroes from unpleasant situations and quickly attack, which ultimately destroys the position of the enemy. This Tusk pick could be fatal against TnC.

Final Verdict

TnC 1 – 1 Team Liquid

Odds on Bet365: Team Liquid 1.57 –2.25 TnC

 

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Fnatic vs Team Secret (The International 7, August 04, Friday, 23:30 CEST)

Resurgence of Fnatic

 

In April, they found their ideal fifth, and since then they have been trying to get back to the top of the Southeast Asia region. Their intention was signaled by the march to the finale of Zotac Cup Masters, though they were eliminated by Newbee.

However, no matter how strong their team is, their results are not yet convincing. The odds will still be strong in Seattle, especially if they are able to play more confidently. In any case, it will be good to see Kim “QO” Seon-yeop, Chong Xin “Ohaiyo” Khoo, Kim “Febby” Yong-min, and Djardel Jicko B. “DJ” Mampusti returning to the TI. It guarantees that we can witness high-level strategies from Fnatic.

Expect the Unexpected

 

The last TI was far better than many of them expected. They had enough talent to reach fourth place. Starting from the bottom, they made the benchmark lower, but they managed to outshine it.

This year, their story may be similar. Fnatic is lead by QO and Febby, with their blast-minded and exciting mentality, and the calm, rope-like Ohaiyo. DJ and Ahjit are top players, so they have a chance to reach the top 4. As in the past year, the team is not full of stars, but with some luck and great games, anything can happen.

What Does the Team Need?

 

The aggressive ganks of QO early game are quite amazing, but DJ’s mastery is worth a mass. They could come up with fantastic plays from Enigma or Witch Doctor, which is often the key to Fnatic’s victory.

Team Secret

Despite the scandals that have affected the team and management, Team Secret is still one of the strongest organizations in the DotA 2 world since TI4.

One Player to Look Out For

 

In spite of his bad luck at the beginning of his career, Zheng “MidOne” Yeik Nai has really proven himself in the last 18 months. He still can’t be compared to the likes of Syed Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan, but he’s very reliable and sometimes it’s what the team needs. What’s more, he is the second pro player who has reached the MMR limit of 10,000.

Expectations for TI

 

Stability. Last year, they gained a reputation as an excellent team that chokes on the LAN. Yes, they are chokers! The most obvious example is from the Kiev Major, where they were knocked out in the playoffs by the much weaker SG e-Sports. Were they too nervous, was it just a bad day, or were they unlucky? This is an open question for now. In Seattle, for a good performance, it is crucial that they overcome all the obstacles.

Final Verdict

Team Secret 1 – 1 Fnatic

Odds on 10bet: Team Secret 1.41 – 2.70 Fnatic

 

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