Who Will Win The International 2024 (TI 13): Winner Betting Odds
The main tournament of the season in Dota 2 will take place in Copenhagen for the first time, with the entire event spanning two weeks. The International 2024 final is set for September 15 at the Royal Arena.
The group stage of TI 13 will kick off on September 4 and last just two days. This will be followed by the seeding stage, and then the playoffs, which will culminate in the grand final.
In this article, we'll discuss the tournament's top favourites, make predictions, and explore interesting The International 2024 odds.
Who will win The International 2024?
Dota 2 The International Odds
Bookmakers have identified three favourites for TI 13. According to bookmakers' (analytical) ratings, the top chances for winning the championship belong to Team Falcons, Gaimin Gladiators, and Team Spirit, but there is no clear leader. Odds vary: some less favour the Team Spirit and Gaimin Gladiators, while others lean towards the Team Falcons. Potential competitors include Team Liquid and Xtreme Gaming.
The International Winner Odds
Team Spirit: Systemic Crisis or Seeking Options?
Team Spirit will arrive in Copenhagen as the defending champions: last year, they crushed the Gaimin Gladiators in the final with a score of 3:0. This season has been unsuccessful for them: out of nine tournaments played, the team has won only twice. One of those victories was the main trophy at the less prestigious 1win Series Dota 2 Summer. Team Spirit faltered at the Masters in Riyadh, finishing in 7th-8th place. However, it's worth noting their slow start: in both 2021 and 2023, the Russians took time to pick up the pace but were in top form by the season's end.
Right now, betting on Team Spirit to lead among Eastern European clubs is possible. Their main competitors are BetBoom Team and 1win, so even odds of
3/10
on them to be the top eastern European team seem high.
Team Spirit have retained their star lineup — only Denis "Larl" Sigitov has one victory at The International, while the rest have two titles each in their careers. If the club can address its drafting failures, it could repeat OG's success and claim a second consecutive Aegis.
Team Falcons: The Little Engine That Could
Most bookies give the lowest odd to win TI 13 to Team Falcons. This year, the team has never finished below third place. At the end of August, they took part in FISSURE Universe: Episode 3, where they thrashed Team Spirit in the final with a 3:0 victory. But dominant teams rarely clinch the Aegis:
- in 2023, Team Spirit players were getting accustomed to Denis "Larl" Sigitov, losing tournaments before picking up steam for The International;
- in 2022, the main prize was claimed by the players from Tundra, who didn't win a single million-dollar tournament throughout the year;
- in 2021, the Aegis was taken by Team Spirit whose biggest win before that was $60,000 for third place at Galaxy Battles 2 in 2018.
The team's biggest issue was Oliver "Skiter" Lepko, with many viewers even calling for the Serbian player to be kicked. However, everything changed drastically in 2024. Leading up to The International, the Team Falcons played in eight tournaments, consistently finishing in the top three. Six of these events had prize pools of over $1,000,000, meaning the competition was fiercely motivated.
Team Falcons now seem unstoppable, capable of crushing any opponent. They look formidable, but their record against top competitors isn't as promising.
Team Falcons wins and losses in 2024
Opponent |
Wins |
Losses |
Team Spirit |
2 |
4 |
Gaimin Gladiators |
6 |
3 |
Team Liquid |
4 |
2 |
Xtreme Gaming |
5 |
2 |
Among the potential Aegis contenders, Team Spirit seem to be a particularly difficult matchup for Team Falcons. Melbet has less faith in their championship chances compared to Team Spirit or Gaimin Gladiators, thus offering higher odds.
Gaimin Gladiators: Comeback is a Doubt
In 2023, Gaimin Gladiators' players were the primary contenders for the Aegis of Champions. Leading up to The International, they participated in 12 tournaments, finishing no lower than third in 10 events. Now, their former stability has vanished, replaced by a series of ups and downs. However, the team has geared up, reaching the finals of DreamLeague Season 23, 1win Series Dota 2 Summer, and claiming victory at Riyadh Masters 2024. If this trend continues, the Gaimin Gladiators will at least be runners-up. Betway offer odds of
19/20
for the team making it to the final of The International 2024.
Their primary success was at the Riyadh Masters. In the event's final game, Gaimin Gladiators dismantled Team Liquid 3:0 and took the main prize. This marked their third consecutive successful tournament, offering hope for a comeback.
However, problems abound. Anton "durachyo" Shkredov's signature heroes are off meta, and his aggressive style isn't suited for the others. Opponents have become accustomed to the Russian's tactics, causing the team to occasionally lose games. Let's not forget about the psychological pressure: Gaimin Gladiators performed brilliantly during the entire last season but failed to secure TI 12.
Team Liquid: A True Dark Horse
The Scandinavians started the year strongly, reaching the final of the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 with a $1,000,000 prize pool, but then things went awry. The team floundered in DreamLeague Season 22, finishing 13th-14th, and performed unimpressively in other tournaments.
Team Liquid's fortunes revived only in Riyadh. There, they finished in their "usual" second place and subsequently won Elite League Season 2. Their mindset ahead of TI 13 is clearly combative, and having a legend like Michael miCKe Wu inspires optimism. However, their statistics against key competitors in 2024 are average.
Team Liquid wins and losses in 2024
Opponent |
Wins |
Losses |
Gaimin Gladiators |
5 |
4 |
Team Falcons |
2 |
4 |
Xtreme Gaming |
1 |
2 |
Team Spirit |
2 |
1 |
Team Falcons will be a particularly tough challenge for them, capable of causing Team Liquid a lot of problems.
Xtreme Gaming: China's Finest
Xtreme Gaming have been identified as one of the top five favourites for The International by many bookmakers. The Chinese team started the year with a victory at the Games of the Future 2024 but then experienced inconsistent results. They sometimes reached the top three, while other times they settled for 7th-8th place.
Their gameplay has been uneven, and one must consider the unique nature of Chinese Dota. With few strong opponents locally, they often practise against weaker teams. In contrast, European top teams frequently compete against each other and continuously improve, making it harder for Xtreme Gaming under these circumstances.
Format of Dota 2 The International 2023
Initially, the organisers will divide the teams into four groups. All matches in this stage will be in a best-of-2 format. Every participant will advance to the next stage.
After the group stage, tiebreaker matches will begin: the 1st-2nd place teams will play against the 3rd-4th place teams from other groups (A vs B, C vs D) in a best-of-3 format. Winners move to the upper bracket, while the losers drop to the lower bracket.
All 16 clubs will advance to the playoffs, which will follow a double-elimination scheme: teams in the upper bracket drop to the lower bracket after one loss and eliminated from the tournament only after a second loss. The playoffs will be in a best-of-3 format, while the grand final will be best-of-5.
The International 2024 schedule
Group stage (September 4-5);
Tiebreaker matches (September 6-7);
Playoffs (September 8-15).
The prize pool for The International 2024 consists of two parts: funds provided by Valve and 25% of in-game item sales bought by Dota 2 fans. So far, the total pool exceeds $2,300,000.
The International 2024 Prediction
Until the playoffs, there won't be any intense battles. Teams can take it easy, test drafts and unconventional strategies, saving their real tactics for the final stage. Therefore, surprises are possible.
Team Spirit tend to be either brilliant or dreadful. If the team continues to make erratic hero picks in the playoffs, they may not reach the final. With more consistent gameplay, they have every chance at the Aegis.
The second finalist could be Team Falcons. For now, the team is effectively grinding down opponents. Before the tournament starts, a cautious prediction would be to bet on Team Falcons making it to the final.
FAQ
The International 2024 will start on September 4.
The International 2024 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The prize pool for The International is constantly changing, comprising contributions from Valve and sales of merchandise. This year, it stands at just over $2,300,000.
Most of the British legal betting sites accept betting on The International 2024.
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