On May 25, the second group stage of the DreamLeague Season 26 continues. At this stage of the tournament, not only does the tension increase, but so does the value of strategic details. Teams adapt to their opponents' drafts, the pace slows down, and match outcomes are increasingly decided in the final minutes. We have selected four bets based on in-depth analysis that rarely catch the public's eye.
Nigma Galaxy will defeat Talon Esports 2:1 (odds 3.30)
Nigma Galaxy often lose the opening map but confidently turn things around in the second half of the series through draft adaptation and late-game execution. Talon, on the other hand, lose momentum after the first setback and struggle to respond to a change in pace. A 2:1 victory (3.30) is a bet on flexibility and the ability to adjust during the match.
PARIVISION will defeat Yakult's Brothers (odds 1.80)
PARIVISION plays simply but effectively: quick pressure, linear draft, and confident timing closure. Yakult often get lost under pressure and make decision-making errors as early as the midgame. A win for PARIVISION is a bet on tactical maturity and a low likelihood of failure in the lane.
Aurora Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators will play more than 2.5 maps (odds 1.85)
Gaimin Gladiators remain strong, but their early maps often look experimental. Aurora, in turn, take a map through unconventional picks or risky moves. In a Bo3 format, this combination almost always leads the series to a third map. Over 2.5 total is a bet on the "comeback for warm-up" scenario.
Team Liquid will defeat BetBoom Team (odds 1.72)
A match between two disciplined teams, but it is Team Liquid that more often win such "positional wars." They are stronger in macro, quicker to respond to changes in pace, and better at reading enemy drafts. A win for Liquid is a bet on structure, micro-control, and teamwork in prolonged series.
The DreamLeague Season 26 tournament is gaining momentum: each game day brings unexpected outcomes, and odds for favorites continue to fluctuate. In such moments, an analytical approach becomes especially important — it allows for finding unconventional but justified scenarios and making bets with increased returns.
Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.
