Team Secret vs Gaimin Gladiators: Another disaster for Puppey?

On January 13, Team Secret and Gaimin Gladiators will play their next match on Dota Pro Circuit 2023 for Western Europe. We'll soon find out which team will be stronger.

Team Secret

After two rounds of the first DPC round, Puppey failed to win on any map. Against OG and Team Liquid, Team Secret lost twice, 0-2. If, in the first meeting, there was hope for Resolut1on, there are questions for all players on the team after two matches.

The drafts focus on strong lines, but the team gets weak team fighting and push potential. Only the Offlaner has a KDA of more than two per map, and the rest have a lower figure. Team Secret could not win a single laning phase - in all four maps, the opponent had a small advantage and could exploit it.

Replacing Nisha with BOOM also affected the quality of Secret's play. The Czech player in a head-to-head duel with the former Team Secret mid needed to be more accurate in picking off creeps and failing to use his heroes on the map. It feels like Clement lost not just a comrade he played with for over three years but a professional with a flexible pool and a great sense of micro-control. With Crystallis still not dragging, and Resolut1on from the third position having to get heroes with entry into the league, the captain will now have to think hard about how to build his team's play.

Gaimin Gladiators

dyrachyo's team played one DPC cycle match and won against Entity Gaming 2-1. Notably, Gaimin Gladiators changed their draft concept after losing the first map. Artem finished the series with an average of 744 gold per minute and 863 experience per minute (the best on both metrics).

The team is now on the rise after winning the BetBoom Xmas Show. In the final, Gaimin Gladiators defeated Team Spirit 3-2. At the tournament, analysts noted the play of Quinn, who successfully combines the roles of a playmaker and second hero. Quinn has strengthened the team and can lead it to new heights.

Expert Betting Tips

The Puppey team is going through a bit of a crisis right now after a successful performance at The International 11. There are problems in the draft and with the lineup. Gaimin Gladiators, on the other hand, have managed to find a way out of a tough situation and have rebuilt themselves on the move. They are not the strongest team, but they play well after winning the BetBoom Xmas Show. Team Secret has room to grow, and this is the perfect series to open the scoring in the winning maps. Gaimin Glaiators are in a series with equal and skillful opponents to take the match to the third map. Total Over 2.5 maps is assumed. The odds for this outcome are 2.01.

It is also possible to believe in the victory of Gaimin Gladiators. The odds on this outcome are 1.55.