Group Stage: Round 1
Gaimin Gladiators vs Team Secret
Format: BO3
Prediction for the PGL Wallachia Season 1 Gaimin Gladiators vs Team Secret match which will take place on May 10th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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dyrachyo's team is in serious trouble. Recently, at the ESL One Birmingham 2024, Gaimin Gladiators failed to get out of their group for the first time in a long time. The community immediately started talking about changes in the team, with speculation that Russian Carry might leave. But these are just rumors, and for now, the Gladiators are in Bucharest to play in the PGL Wallachia Season 1.
When Gaimin Gladiators shone last year, Ace filled the role of third Kora, and dyrachyo usually created space from Carry's position. But Dota 2 has changed, and patch 7.35 has given classic offers a new lease of life and hard Carry. The familiar picture of Quinn as the Gladiators' main hope and Ace as a second Cerry has broken down. The team is now struggling with draft picks and, at times, vision. We cannot say that the players are out of shape, but they have become worse at understanding situations on the map.
Until the new patch is released, do not expect spectacular victories from the Gaimin Gladiators. Romania has every chance of overcoming the Swiss system and making the play-offs. Despite their recent setbacks, the Gladiators should not be discounted — at least in their meeting with Team Secret.
Team Secret
Puppey may be the oldest PGL Wallachia Season 1 player, but he is no less motivated. At 34, Clement is trying to build a team that can compete for victories. Admittedly, Team Secret's roster isn't as intimidating as it used to be.
The captain has been working with BOOM and Crystallis for a long time, and in the winter, he added Kordan and Thiolicor before the LAN in Romania. The Brazilian sapper used to play for Shopify Rebellion, and together, they finished seventh in DreamLeague Season 22. Puppey has played less frequently in tier-1 tournaments, as Team Secret has not been able to compete in Europe. In 2024, the team participated in the Elite League and DreamLeague Season 22 but did not have much success. Kordan is a promising player - he is a good midrange and provides a lot of activity on the map. He can't be called a tier-1 player yet, but he can gain much experience here.
No one expects sensations from Team Secret. Puppey used to be a genius at drafting, but now his drafts aren't as cool as they used to be. Crystallis is unstable, Kordan is young, and BOOM is very weak in terms of offline standards. It remains to be seen how the replacements will affect this team - will they push it up or push it down?
Expert Betting Tips
The bookmakers are heavily doubting in a Secret's victory. The Gaimin Gladiators are one of the best teams in the world and should have no problem winning this series. However, given their recent instability, they may drop a map. Therefore, it is better to look at the more likely outcomes.