Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis Betting Tips – Team Spirit Tipped to Dominate on Day 1 of BLAST SLAM VIII
Team Spirit are set to face Team Nemesis in the opening round of Group B at BLAST SLAM VIII. As reigning TI champions, Spirit are heavily favored, even after recent roster adjustments and a new coach. Team Nemesis, meanwhile, remain underdogs despite some small improvements and roster consistency. Spirit's superior skill and experience make them strong picks for this match, though early stage motivation could be a minor concern. Fans can watch the game live on major esports streaming sites and platforms like Stake, which also offers in-play betting options.
- Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis betting tips and Dota 2 predictions for the first round of Group B at BLAST SLAM VIII, on Tuesday, September 29 (12:00 CEST)
- Team Spirit are the reigning The International champions
- Team Nemesis with a massive obstacle ahead
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Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis Betting Predictions
Team Spirit will clash with Team Nemesis on Tuesday, September 29, in the first round of Group B at BLAST SLAM VIII, in what should be a very one-sided game.
- Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis Betting Predictions
- Team Spirit Lead the Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis Live?
- Team Spirit With High Expectations
- Team Spirit Squad & Team News
- Team Nemesis Lack Quality
- Team Nemesis Squad & Team News
Team Spirit are the reigning The International champions and one of the strongest teams in the world, going against Team Nemesis, who are among the biggest outsiders to win BLAST SLAM VIII.
While there are questions about how Spirit will do with a new player and a new coach, the raw quality on this roster should be enough to convince anyone that Spirit will handle Team Nemesis with ease.
- Team Spirit with a new player and a new coach
- Team Nemesis have yet to find success at the highest tier of competitive Dota 2
- This is Spirit’s game to lose
Team Spirit Lead the Head-to-Head
Team Spirit faced Team Nemesis at the Esports World Cup and won 2-0.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Team Spirit | 2-0 |
Where to Watch Team Spirit vs Team Nemesis Live?
The match between Team Spirit and Team Nemesis at BLAST SLAM VIII will be broadcast on all esports streaming sites. Dota 2 fans can also find free streaming options for BLAST SLAM VIII on popular bookmakers like Stake, which also offer in-play betting options.
- Visit Stake
- Register with Stake code NEWBONUS or log in to your account
- Open Dota 2 category and look for BLAST SLAM VIII markets
- Enjoy the free live stream and explore in-play betting markets
Team Spirit With High Expectations
Team Spirit won The International in August, which is no small feat. However, BLAST SLAM VIII will be their first match since then and the first under the guidance of a new coach and without Collapse, who has since been replaced by Batyuk.
On paper, Spirit are still one of the most stacked rosters in the scene and arguably one of the best teams in the world. However, there are valid questions about how quickly they’ll adapt to the new faces, and there is a worry about how motivated Spirit will be.
They have a tendency to fall off following The International, as was the case in 2025 and 2024. The big question is how far they will fall.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | The International 2026 | PARIVISION | 3-2 (W) |
| August 23 | The International 2026 | Team Yandex | 2-0 (W) |
| August 22 | The International 2026 | BetBoom Team | 2-0 (W) |
| August 22 | The International 2026 | Team Liquid | 2-0 (W) |
| August 21 | The International 2026 | PARIVISION | 1-2 (L) |
Team Spirit Squad & Team News
Team Spirit have signed a new coach Illidan, and Batyuk as a replacement for Collapse, who left the team on September 21.
- Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk
- Denis "Larl" Sigitov
- Bohdan "Batyuk" Batiuk
- Alexey "not me" Kosmynin
- Aleksandr "rue" Filin
Team Nemesis Lack Quality
Team Nemesis did not look great at the Esports World Cup in July, where they placed 21st-24th. They have since shown some improvement by winning EPL World Series: Southeast Asia Season 17, and earlier this month, they made some noise at PGL Wallachia Season 9.
In Romania, Team Nemesis fought their way through the group stage, beating 1w Team, MOUZ, and Conventus Stellarum. But they did not make it very far in the playoffs, with defeats against Xtreme Gaming and Natus Vincere.
Team Nemesis are one of the weakest teams attending BLAST SLAM VIII, and while they can be difficult to deal with due to their high aggression, the lack of quality is evident.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Natus Vincere | 1-2 (L) |
| September 24 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Xtreme Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| September 23 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Conventus Stellarum | 2-1 (W) |
| September 22 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | GamerLegion | 1-2 (L) |
| September 21 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | MOUZ | 2-0 (W) |
Team Nemesis Squad & Team News
Team Nemesis haven’t made any changes since August.
- Souliya "JaCkky" Khoomphetsavong
- Argle "Ken" Llesis
- Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong
- Tri "Jhocam" Kuncoro
- Ravdan "NARMAN" Narmandakh
Verdict
Team Spirit are heavily favoured to defeat Team Nemesis, which is fair. They are TI champions and a proper Tier-1 team, going against a squad who have found no success in the biggest events of the year.
While Spirit will field two new members and likely lack motivation following the TI success, Spirit should never struggle in games like this.
While Spirit will field two new members and likely lack motivation following the TI success, Spirit should never struggle in games like this.
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