Team Liquid vs Aurora Prediction: the Europeans should win the opening game

Prediction for the The International 2024 Team Liquid vs Aurora match which will take place on September 4th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Team Liquid is one of the most titled organizations in The International's history, and their tournament performance has always been consistent, except for TI4. The team had a rough season in 2023, constantly facing Gaimin Gladiators in the finals of major tournaments, including TI12, where Liquid finished 6th after losing to the Gladiators. These setbacks led to changes in the roster: Ludvig zai Wolberg left and was replaced by TI2022 champion Neta 33 Shapira, who brought new ideas and strategies but took time to adapt.

The 2024 season proved inconsistent for Liquid, with the team either making it to the final or crashing out in the group stage. By the end of the year, however, Liquid had found its form, finishing second at the Riyadh Masters and winning Elite League Season 2. In preparation for TI13, the team has focused on learning new metals and developing strategies with unique heroes in mind, making it one of the strongest contenders to win this year.

Team Aurora will participate in The International for the first time this year. They burst onto the Dota 2 scene after TI12, signing up almost the entire Talon Esports roster except Rafli Mikoto Rahman, who took a break. In his place, Aurora brought in Armel Armel Tabios, one of the best midrangers in Southeast Asia. However, the start of the year proved difficult, with visa problems and personal circumstances forcing the team to make several changes to the squad, including using substitutes during tournaments. After DreamLeague Season 22, where Aurora finished in the top 8, Artem lorenof Melnyk joined the team permanently.

It took Aurora a few months to stabilize their game after the roster changes. They focused on strengthening the backline and getting the midline off to a good start. Despite the early struggles, the team became one of the strongest in the early game, although they had to work hard to improve their play in team battles and item selection. Preparation for TI13 included adapting to the new patch and testing different strategies and heroes. The experience and cohesiveness of the team, combined with the support of experienced coach SunBhie, gives Aurora a good chance of a successful tournament.

The Liquid will not be as easy as the bookmakers are predicting. However, the Europeans should win the opening game.