Team Liquid vs Yakult Brothers Betting Predictions
Team Liquid and Yakult Brothers will face off on Tuesday, September 29, in Group D of BLAST SLAM VIII, in what should be a very one-sided game.
Yakult Brothers have been having a very underwhelming season, as they’ve not won a single tournament, nor have they left a lasting mark in their competitive endeavours.
They looked particularly bad in PGL Wallachia Season 9, which is both a sign of poor form and a sign that the Chinese team lacks the raw quality to challenge the world’s best teams.
Team Liquid enter BLAST SLAM VIII with two new players, which is not optimal and could lead to a slower start. However, even though their roster situation isn’t optimal, Liquid have the quality needed to handle lower-rated teams.
- Team Liquid with two new players
- Yakult Brothers have yet to prove they can succeed at this level of play
- This is Liquid’s game to lose
First Meeting of the Year
Team Liquid and Yakult Brothers have yet to meet this year.
Where to Watch Team Liquid vs Yakult Brothers Live?
To watch the match between Team Liquid and Yakult Brothers, visit any online streaming site and look for official BLAST channels. Alternatively, esports fans can find free streaming options on the top-rated esports bookmakers, such as Stake, which also offer in-play betting options.
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- Open BLAST SLAM VIII markets under the Dota 2 category
- Enjoy the free live stream and explore in-play markets
Team Liquid with New Faces
Team Liquid return to the arena this week, for the first time since The International, where they finished in a solid fifth-sixth place, following a 0-2 loss to the eventual champions, Team Spirit.
For BLAST SLAM VIII, Liquid will field a different lineup, with two new players. Wisper will make his official debut for Liquid as a new no.3, while MidOne will serve as a stand-in, filling in the gap left behind by Michał "Nisha" Jankowski, who decided to take a break from pro play.
With two new faces joining the Liquid roster, it is hard to properly evaluate where they stand or how they will do. Synergy could be an issue, assuming the players haven’t scrimmed enough together; however, the quality is still there, and that alone can carry Liquid over many lower-rated teams.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22 | The International 2026 | Team Spirit | 0-2 (L) |
| August 21 | The International 2026 | Team Falcons | 2-1 (W) |
| August 20 | The International 2026 | Team Yandex | 0-2 (L) |
| August 15 | The International 2026 | Aurora Gaming | 2-1 (W) |
| August 15 | The International 2026 | Iron Wing | 2-1 (W) |
Team Liquid Squad & Team News
Team Liquid have recently signed Wisper and will field MidOne as a replacement for Nisha at BLAST SLAM VIII.
- Michael "miCKe" Vu
- Adrián "Wisper" Dobles
- Samuel "Boxi" Svahn
- Erik "tOfu" Engel
- Yeik "MidOne" Nai Zheng
Yakult Brothers Are in Bad Shape
Yakult Brothers enter BLAST SLAM VIII with a point to prove, after going through a very underwhelming season. The Chinese team have yet to win a tournament this year, and aside from Games of the Future in August, they haven’t come close to winning an event.
More recently, Yakult Brothers attended PGL Wallachia Season 9, which was their first proper challenge since ESL One Birmingham in March, and they did not impress. With defeats to LGD Gaming (1-2), Pipsqueak +4 (1-2), and Conventus Stellarum (0-2), Yakult Brothers crashed out of the tournament in second-to-last place, which is not a good look for them.
After failing to deliver against teams like that, Yakult Brothers are not expected to do much better against higher-rated opponents like Liquid.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Conventus Stellarum | 0-2 (L) |
| September 21 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | PlayTime | 2-0 (W) |
| September 20 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Pipsquaak+4 | 1-2 (L) |
| September 19 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | LGD Gaming | 1-2 (L) |
| August 30 | BLAST SLAM VIII CN Qualifiers | Team Resilience | 2-1 (W) |
Yakult Brothers Squad & Team News
No changes for Yakult Brothers since August, when they signed Beyond.
- Lou "Lou" Zhen
- Zhou "Emo" Yi
- Xiang "Beyond" Zhenghong
- Hu "Kaka" Liangzhi
- Jiang "天命" An