The International Group Stage Phase 2 Betting Preview & Odds

Following a thrilling Phase One, we’re ready to discuss the next stage in The International Group Stage betting. On this page, find matches previews and predictions for the following matches in Phase 2 of the Group Stage.

• TSM vs Virtus.pro
• BetBoom Team vs 9Pandas
• Entity vs Azure Ray
• Gaimin Gladiators vs Talon Esports

We’ll be checking out odds as made available by Thunderpick – learn more about this cryptocurrency betting site via our Thunderpick review.

Best Sites to Bet on the TI Group Stage Matches

These are the best sites for Dota 2 The International betting:

TSM vs Virtus.pro

• Schedule: 14/10 – 22:00 CEST

So far at The International, TSM has performed rather surprisingly in their Dota 2 TI schedule of matches, managing to secure a second-place finish in Group D. Nobody expected this from an NA team apart from Shopify Rebellion.

On the other hand, Virtus.pro are yet to win a series yet, managing to squeak by with three draws in Group C.

Considering their performances at the event so far, TSM are favoured to edge out Virtus.pro here.

• Predictions: TSM (2-1) Virtus.pro
• Odds: TSM Outright Win (-154), Virtus.pro Outright Win (+110),
• Betting Site: Thunderpick

BetBoom Team vs 9Pandas

• Schedule: 15/10 – 22:00 CEST

Prior to TI, BetBoom Team were peaking at the right time thanks to a strong performance at DreamLeague Season 21.

Moreover, they carried that performance to finish second in Group B and look favoured in the Dota 2 TI brackets.

Meanwhile, although 9Pandas have consistently competed internationally as a top EEU team, their poor form in the past month is hard to ignore.

Accordingly, BetBoom will likely win this with confidence.

• Predictions: BetBoom Team (2-0) 9Pandas
• Odds: BetBoom Team Outright Win (-250), 9Pandas Outright Win (+170),
• Betting Site: Thunderpick

Entity vs Azure Ray

• Schedule: 16/10 – 04:00 CEST

Dota TI esports betting sites are having a tough time picking a winner between the Dota 2 TI teams of Entity and Azure Ray.

That’s because both Entity and Azure Ray performed identically in Phase One, with a 1-2-1 record.

At this point, the odds are even between the teams. If we had to pick one, we’d have to side with Entity thanks to their recent 5-6th finish at DreamLeague Season 21.

Meanwhile, Azure Ray don’t have much experience to show for in this tight match.

• Predictions: Entity (2-1) Azure Ray
• Odds: Entity Outright Win (-122), Azure Ray Outright Win (-114)
• Betting Site: Thunderpick

Gaimin Gladiators vs Talon Esports

• Schedule: 15/10 – 04:00 CEST

There were doubts over Gaimin Gladiators at this event – would they remain dominant on the TI standings?

Over in Group C, they managed to place second, with a surprising loss to LGD Gaming.

However, they look strong enough to be favoured against Talon Esports. All season long and at this event, Gaimin Gladiators is favoured in this match-up.

• Predictions: Gaimin Gladiators (2-0) Talon Esports
• Odds: Gaimin Gladiators Outright Win (-357), Talon Esports Outright Win (+230)
• Betting Site: Thunderpick

The International Group Stage – Format

Following an electric Group Stage Phase One, the top 4 teams from each Group have earned their spot in Group Stage Phase Two.

So far, four teams have been eliminated after placing fifth in their groups – Team SMG, Thunder Awaken and PSG Quest.

Seeding into Phase Two involves the top two teams in each group matched with opponents from the 3rd/4th placed teams from the opposing group.

Bearing this in mind, here’s a look at the Phase Two Matches incoming together with some TI12 odds:

14th October

• Team Spirit vs Shopify Rebellion (19:00 CEST)
• TSM vs Virtus.pro (22:00 CEST)

15th October

• Team Liquid vs Evil Geniuses (01:00 CEST)
• Gaimin Gladiators vs Talon Esports (04:00 CEST)
• LGD Gaming vs Keyd Stars (19:00 CEST)
• BetBoom Team vs 9Pandas (22:00 CEST)

16th October

• Tundra Esports vs nouns (01:00 CEST)
• Entity vs Azure Ray (04:00 CEST)

Each BO3 match will determine the main bracket placement.