G2.iG vs Cloud9 Prediction: it won't be surprising to see a draw

Prediction for the match between G2.iG and Cloud9 which will take place on September 4. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

G2.iG is one of three Chinese teams that will participate in The International 2024. In recent years, the number of Dota 2 players in China has been dwindling, making it difficult to create new teams. Despite a rich history and many titles, Invictus Gaming had to turn to Malaysian players after a disappointing 2023 season and missing out on TI12. The organisation merged with G2 Esports at the end of 2023 and their debut at ESL One Kuala Lumpur earned them sixth place, which was a decent start but not perfect.

The team performed well in the Chinese qualifiers, but problems adapting to the new meta and patch changes prevented them from doing well on the international stage. The roster includes experienced players like Monet and BoBoKa, who can surprise opponents with their flexibility and variety of heroes. The question is whether they will be able to show consistent results at The International 2024 in Copenhagen and realise their potential to the maximum.

Cloud9 returns to the Dota 2 scene, participating in The International for the first time since 2017. In July 2024, the organisation signed the Entity squad, already qualified for the TI through the Western Europe Closed Qualifiers. Entity have become a serious threat in their region over the past two years, but despite qualifying for TI11 and TI12, the European squad finished 9th to 12th both times, leading to changes in the squad. The arrival of coach Filipe ‘Astini’ Astini helped the team make significant improvements, winning FISSURE Universe: Episode 2 and securing a spot at TI13.

One of the team's key players has been Watson, who has reached the 14K MMR mark and is a trendsetter in the current meta. With the addition of No[o]ne and DM, the team has increased discipline and stability. Although the roster is now branded Cloud9, it is made up entirely of players from Eastern Europe, a region known for emotional outbursts that affect results. Astini paid special attention to the psychological support of the team, hoping that it will help them perform well at The International 2024.

One of the closest fights at the start of the group stage and it won't be surprising to see a draw.