Nigma Galaxy - Gaimin Gladiators predictions and free betting tips [12/09/2023]

BetBoom Dacha - Main Event. Group stage. Third match day. Group B. The second match of the day, also the opening match of Group B. This bout features the clear leader and the favourite of the group, against not just the main outsider of this group, but against the underdog of the entire tournament, namely Nigma Galaxy will clash with Gaimin Gladiators. The former being the underdogs, the latter the true favourites.

Nigma Galaxy

The only team to get into the tournament through qualifiers, specifically through the Online stage, during which they defeated tier-2,3 teams from Eastern and Western Europe. After this tournament, it seemed like Nigma Galaxy was the favourite of the qualifiers. But the end result was disheartening, with a loss in the upper grid to Entity and a defeat in the lower grid to Alliance, resulting in their elimination from The International 2023 qualifiers without a singular victory. Only two maps were won, and it seems from the team that won the qualifiers to being the worst team at The International 2023 qualifiers in Western Europe, and now they are considered the weakest team at BetBoom Dacha with two losses in two matches. To reach the playoffs, Nigma Galaxy must win at the very least, and even then, play-off ties might still be awaiting them.

Gaimin Gladiators

This season's best team, winners of all three majors and victors of the DreamLeague Season 19 and DreamLeague Season 20. Only the Riyadh Masters tournament was not won over by the Gaimin Gladiators, which stings particularly because the biggest prize pool was to be won at this tournament. Having come to BetBoom Dacha to rectify this after 1.5 months of gaming inactivity, they've performed exceptionally well so far, winning two out of two matches. The first was a high stakes victory over 9 Pandas and the second over beescoast, both of which are stronger teams than their final opponent. Gaimin Gladiators have already made it to this tournament's playoffs and they only need to win one map to guarantee the first place, having already secured their place in the winners' bracket.

Head-to-Head

Nigma Galaxy and Gaimin Gladiators have played 4 matches against each other. Gaimin Gladiators took away three victories and Nigma Galaxy managed one win. This year, both matches were won by Gaimin Gladiators.

Prediction

Unsurprisingly the Gaimin Gladiators are regarded as the favourites in this matchup, with betting odds of 1.55. However, it's crucial to recognise that these odds don't fully take into account the tournament's situation, in which Gaimin Gladiators don't need to win both maps to secure the first place in the group. Therefore, the odds of 2.60 for a tie look appealing, but you could also opt for Nigma Galaxy’s victory at 12.00, should you believe that Gaimin Gladiators already have everything they need and will not fight for the top spot in the group.