The Esports Edge: Maximising Your Bets with Winning Strategies

Esports - individual or team competitions based on computer video games. Esports competitions emerged as a separate sport in the mid-1990s. The first major tournament, Evolution Championship Series for Street Fighter II, was held in 1996.

Tournaments in various disciplines take place worldwide. Matches in games like Dota 2, CS:GO, and League of Legends are particularly popular. These competitions rival traditional sports in terms of popularity. Major tournaments have prize pools of 1-2 million dollars, and hundreds of thousands of viewers watch match broadcasts.

Russian legal bookmakers accept esports bets. Users can regularly win in the long run by conducting pre-match analysis and using effective strategies.

Bookmakers accept bets on 10-15 esports disciplines.

The most popular tournaments are held for the following games:

• Counter-Strike - a team-based first-person shooter. In Counter-Strike, teams play as either terrorists or counter-terrorist special forces. Matches occur in different locations, and teams must complete a mission to win a round. The match is won by the team that reaches 16-round victories first.

• Dota 2 is a multiplayer game where two teams of five players compete. Each player controls a hero, and the objective is to destroy the opponent's main building.

• League of Legends - a strategic cooperative game. Two teams of five players each compete, aiming to destroy the enemy base. League of Legends is often compared to Dota 2 but offers improved gameplay and graphics.

• FIFA - esports competitions in FIFA are based on the classic football rules and simulate virtual football matches.

In the betting markets offered by bookmakers, users will find familiar options for betting on virtual football, virtual hockey, and virtual basketball:

• Match result: win for one of the teams or a draw.
• Double chance.
• Total goals.
• Handicap.
• Even/odd.
• Next team to score in live betting.

In other esports disciplines, users can bet on the winner, totals, and handicaps. Bookmakers offer unique markets in esports that are not available in traditional sports.

For example, in Dota 2, you can place bets on the team that will:

• Achieve the first kill.
• Win each map's race to 5, 10, 15, or 20 kills.
• Destroy a tower.
• Kill Roshan - the most powerful enemy monster.
• Destroy a barracks.
• Achieve an ultra-kill or a rampage, killing 4 or 5 enemies

For each esports discipline, some strategies can help users win in the long run.

Experienced players in FIFA recommend betting on Total Over in lower-tier matches.

• If the score remains unchanged for a long time, the odds for Total Over will increase. The concentration of the esports athlete tends to decline towards the end of the game, which can lead to goals being scored in the final part of the match.
• If the score is still 0-0 by the 25th minute of the match, the odds for Total Over will rise to 2.00 or higher. The bookmaker's client can bet on Total Over (2.5).
• If the score is still 0-0 by the 50th minute, the user can make a more cautious choice and bet on Total Over (1.5).

After the 70th minute, it is advisable to bet on Total Over (0.5). In virtual football, goals often occur towards the end of the match.

Bookmakers offer clients the to decide whether more or less than two maps will be played in a match:

• If the match takes place in a major tournament and a motivated favourite is up against an underdog, it is advisable to bet on Under (2.5).
• When two equally strong teams are playing, the bet on Over (2.5) is more likely to be successful.

Many teams place a bet on the pistol round in CS:GO because the outcome significantly affects the economy and the course of the next game.

The user of the bookmaker needs to determine which team will be stronger. Before placing a bet, it is necessary to analyse the statistics of previous matches. The advantage of a team depends on the map location and the ability of the team to distribute their forces correctly.

It is essential to consider which players are likelier to win the pistol round.

For example, the Counter-Terrorist side has an advantage due to the asymmetrical weapon loadout between the sides.

The character who achieves the first blood in Dota 2 receives more gold and experience. To determine which team will gain the advantage, it is necessary to analyse statistical information and study the game tactics.

Sometimes teams prefer to act aggressively and go on the offensive from the beginning.

Other teams rely on steady resource accumulation, distributing their forces across the map. There is a high probability that players will not attempt to get the first blood and instead choose to stay on their half of the map.

In CS:GO, it is possible to profit by betting on the underdog in smaller competitions. Favourites in minor tournaments often don't perform at their full potential, experiment with their roster, and give their leaders some rest.

Weak teams do everything they can to showcase themselves since they won't be able to make a strong impact in a major tournament with a large prize pool.

When placing a bet on the underdog in a CS:GO match at a small tournament, the user opts for high odds, more significant than 2.00.

If the bet doesn't win, the "Chase" strategy can be employed to recover the lost money and ultimately generate a profit.

Game Tactics:

1. Plan the desired winnings for the cycle.
2. Continue betting on the underdog until the bet succeeds.
3. Calculate the amount for each subsequent bet using the formula:

• S = (W + Sn) / (K - 1), where:
• S - bet amount;
• W - planned winnings amount;
• Sn - the sum of previously lost bets;
• K - coefficient.

For example, a user of a bookmaking company has lost three bets, amounting to a loss of $5,800. They plan to win $1,500 and place a bet with an odd of 1.89:

(1,500 + 5,800) / (1.89 - 1) = 7,300 / 0.89 = $8,202 – the amount for the next bet.

If the user wins, they will receive 8,202 * 1.89 = $15,502.

The sum of previous bets in the cycle is 5,800 + 8,202 = $14,002.

$15,502 - $14,002 = $1,500 – the net profit amount.

1. Choose one esports discipline: It is recommended for beginners to focus on one popular game, such as Dota 2 or Counter-Strike, where plenty of information is available for analysis.
2. Follow tournaments: There are daily esports tournaments taking place worldwide. To make informed predictions, it's important to study team performances, players' strengths and weaknesses, and stay updated on roster changes.
3. Select a reliable bookmaker with high odds: Look for a bookmaker with lower margins, which can result in higher user profits.
4. Study expert predictions: Pay attention to well-reasoned recommendations from experts. Look for experts who suggest specific outcomes and provide detailed analysis and insights.
5. Play the esports games: To understand better the intricacies, rules, limitations, and mechanics of the game, it can be beneficial to play the esports disciplines yourself. Gaining personal experience will enhance your understanding of predictions and help you identify the favourites in matches.