Prediction for the Team Liquid vs. D1 Hustlers DPC 2023 Tour 3: WEU Division I (Upper) 19.05.2023 match

Review of the third game day of DPC 2023: WEU Upper Division Tour 3 continues with a prediction for the match between Team Liquid and D1 Hustlers. Although at first glance, this match may not seem particularly noteworthy, it still has its own appeal.

First and foremost, it’s interesting to find out more about D1 Hustlers. We saw them in the second division of the previous tour, but they have yet to face off against top-tier world teams.

As for Team Liquid, they have already participated in The International 2023, but the question remains whether they can maintain their leadership for the third consecutive tour. At this point, it’s uncertain, but the league has only just begun.

Let’s delve into how this match will unfold and whether D1 Hustlers can replicate the success of Ooredoo Thunders from the previous season. Who will ultimately emerge as the winner of this encounter?

Team Liquid’s Form

Let’s start by analyzing Team Liquid’s form. It’s a rare occasion for Liquid to play the role of an underdog. And this match is no exception.

Team Liquid enters as heavy favorites with a significant lead. The odds for a Liquid victory are at 1.1.

Doubting this figure would be foolish, as Liquid strives to claim the top spot on the global stage, not to mention in their home league. They have already proven their strength in previous seasons.

In the first DPC cycle, Liquid secured first place without losing a single game. They faced a bit of bad luck at The Lima Major 2023, where the team lost their player Boxi and finished as runners-up at the season’s debut major.

The second DPC cycle of 2023 unfolded almost identically: Liquid once again topped the charts but with one loss. At The Berlin Major 2023, the second major of the season, they again finished in second place.

They also finished second at DreamLeague S19. It seems like some sort of curse is upon them.

Team Liquid Roster: miCKe, Nisha, Zai, Boxi, Insania. In the first match of the third DPC tour, Liquid played with a substitution. GH replaced one of the players, and Liquid lost to Entity with a score of 0-2.

However, in the match against Secret, they fielded their full lineup, and the results were quick to follow. A 2-0 victory, and Liquid now finds themselves in the middle of the standings.

Turning to D1 Hustlers’ Form

D1 Hustlers enter this match as underdogs.

Their chances of winning this match are estimated at odds of around 6, which is a logical figure considering their previous performances.

Frankly speaking, they do not have any impressive achievements so far, especially when compared to Team Liquid.

D1 Hustlers’ only achievement this season is their promotion to the upper division. While this might not seem very significant, they managed to defeat Team Secret and secure second place in DPC 2023: WEU Tour II Lower Division with a score of 5-2.

D1 Hustlers Roster: Shad, Adzantick, Davai Lama, Thiolicor, Xakoda. However, D1 Hustlers have managed to impress top clubs with their performance in the second division. For example, they had to replace their carry player as Yuma, the position one player, moved to Nigma Galaxy.

It appears they have potential. Moreover, some of the team’s players already have experience competing in major tournaments, albeit limited: Xakoda and Thiolicor previously played for top clubs like VP (Xakoda reached the top 8 at the Arlington Major) and Hokori (Thiolicor reached the top 12 at The International 2022 as part of Hokori).

Head-to-Head History

The history of head-to-head meetings between Liquid and D1 Hustlers shows that they have not faced each other in official matches before.

Therefore, in this match, I do not expect any surprises. Despite Liquid already securing a spot in The International 2023, they are not a team that will take easy matches lightly, and the match against D1 Hustlers is precisely that kind of match.

So my prediction: 2-0 in favor of Team Liquid.

The review of the third game day of DPC 2023: WEU Upper Division Tour 3 concludes with a prediction for the match between Team Liquid and D1 Hustlers. This encounter, which may not seem interesting at first glance, still holds its appeal. Team Liquid, the leading team, will face D1 Hustlers, who have only recently made it to the upper division. The question is whether D1 Hustlers can replicate the successes of the previous season and secure a victory against experienced and strong opponents. However, the predictions favor Team Liquid, who aim for the top spot in the world of Dota. Meanwhile, D1 Hustlers will showcase their potential and experience, even if they are considered underdogs. The match promises to be interesting, but Team Liquid is likely to remain undefeated.