Top-5 matches of the 5th week of the DPC Winter
There are only 2 weeks left until the end of the DPC Winter regular season. However, that doesn't mean there won't be some exciting matches! We've compiled a list of those that just can't be missed.
Polaris Esports vs. Nigma Galaxy SEA
- League: DPC: SEA
- When: January 15 at 06:00 CET
A clash of the two strongest teams in the DPC: SEA Lower Division. Both Polaris Esports and Nigma Galaxy SEA currently have 4-0 statistics. Despite this, Nigma Galaxy SEA is considered the favorite for the meeting.
Since late December, both teams have been on vacation due to the schedule and missing their 4th competitive week. It's not yet clear who benefited from it. Winning this match means getting as close as possible to the cherished place among the Top-2 and an invitation to the Upper Division for next season.
T1 vs. Boom Esports
- League: DPC: SEA
- When: January 15 at 12:00 CET
T1, a participant at The International 10, and BOOM Esports, who remain in the Upper Division by chance, will compete for a chance to go to the Winter Major. At the end of 4 weeks, they are ranked 2nd and 1st in the standings respectively.
In the 4th week, T1 sensationally lost to OB.Neon, the weakest team in the region up to that point, which complicated their Major entry. At the same time, BOOM Esports got their 5th win and practically guaranteed themselves an invitation. However, there is a possibility that the team can lose it, which means it's not time to relax, and they need at least 1 more victory.
Royal Never Give Up vs. PSG.LGD
- League: DPC: China
- When: January 16 at 12:00 CET
Sunday afternoons will be better with the elite Chinese Dota 2 showdown between PSG.LGD and Royal Never Give Up. At the moment, PSG.LGD is considered the favorite to win.
At the end of the first competitive week, PSG.LGD won all 3 of their matches and is currently in first place in the region. That is even in light of the difficulties due to the scandal with the coach. Royal Never Give Up, on the other hand, is in a worse situation. They beat Invictus Gaming and lost to LBZS. After that, the team should make conclusions and rehabilitate themselves to count for one of the 4 invitations to the Major.
Team Spirit vs. HellRaisers
- League: DPC: CIS
- When: January 16 at 15:00 CET
Sunday sees Team Spirit vs HellRaisers, The International 10 champion versus the winter season discovery. Despite the leading of both teams, Team Spirit is still the favorite. The winner of this match will most likely earn one of the three invitations to the Major from the.
Last week Team Spirit played 2 matches against Natus Vincere and AS Monaco Gambit and won both confidently. HellRaisers only had one match waiting for them, against Natus Vincere, but it also ended in a 2-1 victory.
Natus Vincere vs. Virtus Pro
- League: DPC: CIS
- When: January 16 at 18:00 CET
El Classico of the CIS region, Natus Vincere vs. Virtus Pro! Both teams are experiencing bad times and even risk missing the first Major of the season.
Most recently, Virtus Pro transferred the main roster player ??Illias "illias" Ganeev to the reserve and took on a loan ??Egor "Xakoda" Lipartiia from Team Spirit Academy instead. Immediately afterwards, the team beat Team Empire and their statistic for the season became 3-2.
There were no changes to the Natus Vincere roster. However, its tournament position is worse, with a 2-3 statistic. The previous week, the team lost 2 important matches against Team Spirit and HellRaisers. Ironically, both meetings started with a win on the first map.