Dota 2: Team Nemesis vs Vici Gaming (BO2) - Esports World Cup Group C

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Market context

Team Nemesis faces Vici Gaming in a Best-of-2 Group C clash at the Esports World Cup in Paris, with the match scheduled for 14:00 UTC today. Historical data shows Vici holds a slight edge, having won two of the three previous encounters, including a narrow 3–2 victory in their last meeting on 29 January 2026 [1]. Current form further favours the Chinese side: Vici has won three of their last five matches and sits at world ranking #15, whereas Nemesis has secured only one win in five and ranks #23 [1]. Strafe’s user polls reflect this disparity, with 82.9% backing Vici to win [1].

The 0% crowd-implied probability for a Nemesis win aligns with these metrics, echoing past Group-stage mismatches where lower-ranked SEA teams struggled against established Chinese rosters in BO2 formats. Traders should monitor pre-match roster announcements for any key absences or coaching changes, as Vici’s recent consistency often hinges on stable lineups. The match is part of Match #9 in Group C, and any delay beyond seven days without a result triggers a 50–50 settlement [3]. With Vici’s 53% win rate and 57% first-blood advantage in recent games, the catalysts remain roster stability and early-game aggression [2]. No major news updates have been reported since the schedule confirmation, so the probability is likely to hold unless unexpected disruptions occur [4].

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Dota 2: Team Nemesis vs Vici Gaming (BO2) - Esports World Cup Group C. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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