Adekvat predicted the outcomes of the matches on the third day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs
Commentator Rustam “Adekvat” Mavlyutov shared his predictions for the matches on the third day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs on his personal Telegram channel.
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EWC 2026 Semifinals Day
BetBoom vs. VG (bo3)
And yesterday, VG was severely underestimated. It would seem they have everything going for them—they’ve tested their drafts, have some interesting late-game picks, and are performing well. It’s as if, when playing against them, the top laners start picking poorly and playing too chaotically. I hope that doesn’t happen to BB today. Let’s play it safe and predict exactly two maps in the series (just in case a miracle happens again). But BB is the favorite here, and I see no reason to strip them of that status. 2:0
Yandex vs. PV (bo3)
I’m a bit surprised by BB’s assessment of these teams—they’re practically calling it a tie. I fundamentally disagree—to me, Yandex is the clear favorite here. There’s absolutely no reason to worry about Yandex winning; the only question is whether this series will be competitive. I’m more inclined to believe it’ll be 2:0 <...>
The Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 playoffs are taking place July 16–19 in Paris, France. Team Yandex, PARIVISION, BetBoom Team, and Vici Gaming are competing for the top prize—$750,000 and 1,000 EWC Club Championship points.
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