PGL Dota 2 Wallachia S2: Top Teams & Betting Picks

With The International finally off the books and over, it seems that the rest of the Dota 2 world is now slated to focus on the next big thing at hand, which is the PGL Wallachia Season 2. It seems that fans are now keen to see more of the intense Dota 2 action unfold with a lot of teams expecting to keep their pace going in the game and make a strong claim in the final set of tournaments to wrap up the tournament now more than ever.

What’s at Stake in PGL Wallachia Season 2?

The PGL Wallachia Season 2 opens up as the second edition of the PGL Wallachia games in Dota 2 for the season. The previous season was held last May 2024, with Team Spirit emerging victorious and Xtreme Gaming ending up as runners-up. Team Falcons also settled for the third spot in the competition. Now, it seems that teams are starting to come up with an impressive pace for them to ride on with the hopes of cementing their place on the big stage.

This tournament will be the 14th big event in the Dota 2 2024 calendar, and it will be the first of six competitions that will take place after The International. The stakes are high in the PGL Wallachia Season 2, and teams will be vying for a chance to prove their worth and stand out as a squad that will have what it takes to dominate the big stage.

The group stages will be played on a best-of-three series in a modified Swiss system composed of 16 teams. The top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, while the remaining teams will be eliminated right away. The competition will then continue with the playoffs in a double-elimination bracket with all matches played in a best-of-three as well, except for the Grand Final – which will be set at a best-of-five series with a prize pool of $1,000,000 at stake.

Who are the Favorites to Win in PGL Wallachia Season 2?

There are high expectations for the PGL Wallachia Season 2 games in the schedule, and it cannot be denied that many fans are hoping to see some massive battles unfold with intense performances and blazing performances from the top teams and players on the big stage. However, there are only a select few teams who can make a splash in the campaign and show that they can earn their way to the top of the Dota 2 world.

Here are the teams that you should look out for in the PGL Wallachia Season 2:

Team Falcons

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At this point, it cannot be denied that Team Falcons is leading the way as a favorite despite falling short in The International 2024, ending up as the fourth overall team in the final rankings. This season has been a campaign full of promise for the Falcons, coming up with a total of eight 1st-place finishes so far – with the DreamLeague Season 23 being the most promising 1st place win they’ve captured so far. However, it is worth noting that Team Falcons fell short in the recent PGL Wallachia Season 1, losing in both the bracket finals to Xtreme Gaming (upper) and Team Spirit (lower bracket) to wrap up their recent campaign in the game.

Team Liquid

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There are definitely a lot of reinvigorated expectations on Team Liquid’s performances after their recent triumph in The International. The team has always been one of the elite performers in the Dota 2 scene, but it does seem that 33 and miCKe are definitely playing at a high level right now, which just says a lot about the incredible pace that they are enjoying right now heading into the final six games of the tournament. That being said, they are set to emerge as a favorite to look out for this time around despite being eliminated in the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals in the previous PGL Wallachia this year.

Azure Ray

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Azure Ray qualified for the PGL Wallachia Season 2 via the China Closed Qualifier, where they emerged as the winner in the said tournament. So far, 2024 has been a wild year for the team, and it cannot be denied that they have been looking for a lot of promising strides in the season, seeking a chance to continue their consistent performance in the games so far. The team has seen plenty of ups and downs in their games, with the Riyadh Masters 2024 being their worst finish, placed at 19th to 20th. Still, there are expectations that the Chinese squad can somehow find a way to pull off massive victories down the stretch.

HEROIC

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HEROIC has always been a good team when it comes to qualifiers, always finding ways to win in the South American division. However, it seems that playing with the rest of the big boys of the Dota 2 competitive scene seems to be a big problem for them. There are talks of how the team is expected to ride on K1 and Scofield’s growth in the recent tournaments, despite finishing on the 9th to 12th rank in The International. So far, it does seem that HEROIC will likely have to fight its way to the top after finishing at the bottom of the group stages in the previous edition of PGL Wallachia.

Team Spirit

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Despite bowing out of The International in an early exit that shocked the Dota 2 world, Team Spirit enters the tournament as one of the hot picks to look out for with a promising chance to win on the big stage. It is worth noting that Team Spirit finished as the winner for the previous edition of PGL Wallachia, beating Xtreme Gaming in the Final and coming back strong after being relegated to the lower bracket, which says a lot about how the team is expecting to make a promising run to the top of the big stage. After all, they are also seeking to redeem themselves after losing in The International – which could have been their third win in the tournament and back-to-back title wins.

Which Team Will Emerge Victorious in the Tournament?

Aside from these five teams, there are many other contenders present in the competition, such as Xtreme Gaming, nouns, G2 x iG, Tundra Esports, Cloud 9, PSG Quest, AVULUS, L1GA TEAM, and many more who are all expected to come up with a push of their own. Who knows? Maybe this tournament will likely come up with a promising rally to the top of the PGL Wallachia stage to make it more interesting. That’s why you should consider placing the best wagers to get a chance to score handsome winnings!

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