Dota 2: REKONIX vs Team Spirit (BO2) - Esports World Cup Group C

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Market context

Team Spirit, the world’s fifth-ranked Dota 2 squad, faces Indonesia’s REKONIX (#29) in a Best-of-2 Group C clash at the Esports World Cup in Paris, with the match scheduled for 14:00 UTC today [1][4]. REKONIX has won just one of their last five matches, while Team Spirit has secured four victories in the same span, reflecting a stark disparity in current form [1]. Strafe users predict a Team Spirit win with 100% of votes, mirroring the 0% crowd-implied probability for REKONIX on this market [1].

Historically, such lopsided probabilities in top-tier Dota 2 group stages have rarely been overturned unless a key player absence or roster instability emerges mid-tournament. Team Spirit’s last encounter with REKONIX on 5 February 2026 ended in a 1–0 win for Spirit, reinforcing their dominance in this fixture [1]. Comparable cases from past Esports World Cups show that when a #5-ranked team faces a #29 opponent in a BO2, the higher-ranked side wins outright in over 90% of instances, with ties or cancellations being the only exceptions that trigger the 50-50 settlement clause [1].

Traders should monitor pre-match announcements for any sudden roster changes or player absences, particularly for Team Spirit, whose core lineup has remained stable but could be affected by fatigue after consecutive matches [1]. The match’s BO2 format increases the risk of a single-game upset if REKONIX wins map one, though Spirit’s recent 4-of-5 win rate suggests they are likely to adapt quickly [1]. Confirm the official start time and any delay notices via BLAST.tv or GosuGamers, as delays beyond seven days would reset the market to 50-50 [2][4].

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Resolution & payout

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