After two grueling group stages, the DreamLeague Season 26 event has cut 16 participants down to four. The remaining teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket to decide who will take home the grand prize of $250,000. If you’re looking to get an edge on the Dota 2 odds, let’s preview the matchups and favorites.
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Aurora vs. Talon – Elimination in the Lower Bracket
Aurora has had a bit of a rollercoaster ride to get here. Some of their wins have looked more chaotic than clinical, but they’ve found ways to pull through when it matters. A lot of that hinges on kiyotaka, whose performances have ranged from game-breaking to near-invisible. When he pops off, Aurora can take down just about anyone. But when he’s quiet, the team tends to crumble early. For Aurora to break into the true elite tier, they’ll need more consistency from their mid-laner.
Talon Esports, on the other hand, look like a team reborn. The return of 23savage has revitalized the roster, and despite his recent arrival, the synergy is already showing. Talon’s teamfight execution has been on point, and they’ve displayed strong macro awareness – especially when playing from behind or stalling for late-game win conditions.
These teams already clashed once during the second group stage, where Aurora edged out a 2-1 win. That series, however, was extremely scrappy – two of the three games could’ve easily swung the other way with a single misstep. In short: the matchup is as close as it gets.
From a betting perspective, this one screams over 2.5 maps. Both teams have gone to three maps in six of their last eight matches, and with how evenly matched they are, a 2-1 scoreline either way feels like the most likely outcome. If you’re looking to place a pre-match bet without analyzing drafts, I believe the value is betting on the series to go to three maps.
PARIVISION vs. BetBoom Team – A Clash for a Grand Final Spot
While the opening series of the day could go the distance, this Upper Bracket showdown looks far more one-sided. PARIVISION enters the match as heavy favorites – and with good reason. At this point, they’re making a strong case for being the best team in the world.
They’ve absolutely dominated DreamLeague Season 26 so far. A 12-2 map record in the first group stage, followed by a perfect 7-0 clean sweep in the second stage – PARIVISION cannot be stopped. More importantly, they’ve shown a good understanding of the new 7.39 patch, adapting faster than anyone else in the field. Their drafts have been sharp, their execution even sharper.
BetBoom Team, meanwhile, are coming in without their ace carry Pure, who’s been replaced by stand-in Kiritych. To his credit, Kiritych has held his own, and BetBoom still managed to secure a top-three finish. But if we’re being honest, their run hasn’t been all that convincing. They’ve looked shaky at times, surviving more than thriving. They’re getting wins – but often on the back of opponents slipping up rather than their own dominance.
When you stack these two teams side by side, it’s hard not to see this as PARIVISION’s series to lose. Taking PARIVISION’s moneyline is almost as good as free cash, but the odds aren’t too enticing, unless you’re parlaying. For a bit more upside, PARIVISION -1.5 on the map spread is worth a serious look. They’ve been sweeping top-tier teams all tournament long – and unless BetBoom finds another gear, this could be another quick 2-0.
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