win.gg
Win.gg Dota 2 Team Secret vs. Yellow Submarine ESL One Germany betting analysis

Team Secret vs. Yellow Submarine ESL One Germany betting analysis

Steven Rondina
Steven Rondina Published 08/10/2020
Google Preferred Source

ESL One Germany is a breath of fresh air in what has been a fairly stagnant Dota 2 scene over recent months. 

Every week, the same group of teams made up of the same groups of players competed against one another in round robins with no real stakes or intrigue. There was a bit of spice added with events such as Omega League and some hot up-and-coming teams including 4 Zoomers and Sparking Arrow Gaming. But for the most part, things were bland.

Over the last few weeks, a global roster shuffle has seen a number of top teams shaken up and several new teams form. One of those new teams is Yellow Submarine. The CIS squad has been on a hot streak and debuted in ESL One Germany with an impressive win.

But can they keep it up against a seemingly unstoppable Team Secret?

Team Secret vs. Yellow Submarine ESL One Germany betting analysis

Team Secret is as good as ever

At this point, everyone with even a vague familiarity with Dota 2 knows who Team Secret is. The European squad is the best in the world and has proven it several times over with a historically strong 2020.

Team Secret entered ESL One Germany with eight straight tournament victories to its name, with the team rarely dropping series along the way. The lineup in ESL One Germany is the same as ever:

  1. Lasse Aukusti “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen
  2. Michał “Nisha” Jankowski
  3. Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg
  4. Yazied “YapzOr” Jaradat
  5. Clement “Puppey” Ivanov

Secret debuted by slam dunking on qualifier winner Tempo Esports, a team led by CIS journeyman Nikola “LeBronDota” Popović. Team Secret  the favorites to win any given matchup and that’s not changing here.

Yellow Submarine is a blast from the past

Dota 2 fans who have been around for a while might remember the name Yellow Submarine. Many top CIS players had a layover with the team between 2014 and 2016, staying active in qualifiers and various regional events.

The brand resurfaced earlier this year in the qualifiers to Omega League with a fledgling squad led by Ilya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk. But one of the original members of the team in Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov came aboard for ESL One Germany. The full lineup for the event is as follows:

  1. Ilya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk
  2. Alexander “Mio” Khertek
  3. Evgeniy “Collapse” Poznyak
  4. Vitaliy “so bad” Oshmankevich
  5. Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov

While Yellow Submarine had no real expectations attached to them, the team started out its run in ESL One Germany with an upset victory over Team Nigma. That adds a bit of intrigue to their matchup, but fans and bettors shouldn’t get too excited over this new team quite yet.

Team Secret vs. Yellow Submarine betting odds, predictions

Not all betting sites have markets available for Team Secret vs. Yellow Submarine quite yet, but those that do have Secret as a prohibitive favorite in the realm of 1.06 vs. 8.00. 

That line is largely justified. Though it’s possible that Yellow Submarine is jam-packed with young talent ready to break out, odds are that the squad just happened to draw the ever-inconsistent Team Nigma at an opportune time.

The best approach to this would be focusing on side markets. Though Secret will almost certainly win the series, there is likely to be lines around 5.00 on single-map bets for a Yellow Submarine victory. That’s likely the best opportunity in what’s a lopsided matchup on paper.

Steven Rondina Steven Rondina
About Steven Rondina

Steven Rondina is a true lifelong gamer. His earliest memories are of playing video games, and he has continued playing them throughout his life with no plans to stop any time soon. Steven’s favorite franchises in gaming include Pokemon, Dark Souls, and Counter-Strike. He has previously published with Bleacher Report and other gaming outlets.

View full profile
Read Also
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Dota 2
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Michael Hassall Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into ...
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Michael Hassall LGD Gaming in the top three of a tournament!? What is this 2021? BLAST Slam VII has been one of the most surprising tournaments of the year, and has capped off the pre-EWC and TI season with some of the most thrilling gameplay we’ve seen in months. And the finals are set to be even more exciting. With just three teams left there’s a lot on the line, from the ...
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Dota 2
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Simon Day We can all agree that Dota 2 is a complex game, but starting with the right heroes can make the learning process much smoother. Choosing one of the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners is key to building your skills and enjoying your matches. That’s why it’s time to explore the heroes that are easy to understand, effective in the game and great for learning the fundamentals. Without going into ...
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Michael Hassall BLAST Slam VII is the last major tournament before teams lock-in and compete at the EWC and The International, and as a result, we’re seeing a tournament with some unique outcomes. With teams seemingly treating this as a last-minute tune-up before the championship clashes of the next two months, a South American team has topped the table and some of the best teams in the world are either without players ...
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Dota 2
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Michael Hassall Tundra Esports has revealed it’s leaving Dota 2 after six years and a victory at The International 2022. The UK-based organization has announced its roster will transfer directly to 1win for future events. The announcement, posted on Tundra's socials on June 1, confirms rumors and earlier social posts from 1win which hinted at a new lineup. With the move, however, questions about 1win’s existing EEU roster and attendance at The ...
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Dota 2
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Michael Hassall Alongside the team invites for The International 2026, Valve today (May 26) unveiled the pricing and details of how to purchase tickets for TI15, and the price is the lowest in years. For years we’ve seen the price of The International Prize, with a peak of around $700 as a lowest price for a full weekend for both 2023 in Seattle, and 2024 in Copenhagen. But after a fall in ...
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Dota 2
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Michael Hassall It’s around three months until The International 2026, TI15, and Valve has just unveiled the direct invites and qualifier invites to the event, but eagle-eyed fans will notice some strange names in the team lists. Valve unveiled the invites in the small hours of the morning on May 26 (late evening on May 25 for their HQ in Bellevue, Washington), detailing the seven direct invites, regional qualifier invites, and some ...