All attention turns to Saudi Arabia as the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 is already in action. The tournament features 20 top Dota 2 teams competing for a $5,000,000 prize pool. Our Riyadh Masters 2024 Dota 2 betting guide previews this contest and provides insights into likely outcomes.
The 2024 Riyadh Masters will take place in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. This exciting Dota 2 tournament will be played offline using a LAN format. This nineteen-day competition will commence on July 4. It will occur in three stages: the Play-in Stage (July 4th-7th), the Group Stage (July 10th-14th), and the Playoffs (July 16th-21st). The winner of this competition will receive $1.5 million in prize money.
| Tournament: | Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 |
| 🧾 Format: | Esports Offline S-Tier tournament with 20 teams and a few stages |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Boulevard Riyadh City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Thursday, 4th July – Sunday, 21st July 2024 |
Leading apps for betting on Dota 2 have provided outright odds for the teams expected to claim victory in Riyadh. The top teams in this contest have the following odds:
Dota 2 bookies have placed Team Falcon as the top team in this contest. They have Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 odds of 4.00 (3/1) for an outright win. Giamin Gladiators and Wbg.Xg are second and third, respectively, to win the July competition. BetBoom and Team Spirit have the next best odds for a championship win, with both teams having odds of 8.00 (7/1) to win the Riyadh Masters.
Riyadh Masters 2024 will be an offline tournament part of the ESL Pro Tour. Eight teams have qualified directly for the group stage via the ESL Pro Tour (EPT). These teams include Gaimin Gladiators, WBG.XG, Team Falcons, BetBoom Team, Team Liquid, OG, Tundra Esports, and Team Spirit. All other teams qualify for this tournament via the Regional Qualifiers.
The tournament features twenty teams at its onset. However, four teams will be eliminated during the Play-In stage, while eight will progress to the group stage. There, they will be split into two groups featuring the eight directly invited teams.
Matches at the group stage will take place as a single round-robin Bo2. The four best-performing teams from each group move on to the playoffs’ upper bracket. Teams that finish in 5th and 6th position move to the lower bracket of the playoffs. All other teams exit the tournament.
The playoffs will be a double elimination bracket, with all matches being best-of-three contests except the grand final, which will be a best-of-five contest.
The competition has a $5 million prize pool. The winner will receive a $1.5 million cash prize, while the second-place teams will receive a $800,000 prize. The competition will take place offline using a LAN format, which means players will compete in the same physical location in Boulevard Riyadh City.
This tournament will be the third installment of Riyadh Masters. The previous two grand finals had the following outcomes:
Tournament favorites Team Falcons and Gaimin Gladiators find themselves in Group A along with Team Spirit, Aurora, Blacklist International, Heroic, LGD Gaming and OG.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Team Falcons | Europe | 1 |
| Gaimin Gladiators | Europe | 2 |
| Team Spirit | CIS | 3 |
| Aurora | Southeast Asia | 6 |
| Blacklist International | Philippines | 8 |
| Heroic | South America | 7 |
| LGD Gaming | China | 4 |
| OG | Europe | 5 |
WBG.XG and the BetBoom Team are in Group B. They will compete with teams like PSG Quest, Tundra Esports, Entity, Team Liquid, beastcoast, and MOUZ for a spot in the knockout stage.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| WBG.XG | China | 1 |
| BetBoom Team | CIS | 2 |
| PSG Quest | CIS | 6 |
| Tundra Esports | CIS | 3 |
| Entity | CIS | 5 |
| Team Liquid | Europe | 4 |
| beastcoast | Peru | 8 |
| MOUZ | Europe | 7 |
Here are our 2024 Riyadh Masters betting tips and predictions for this tournament:
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Team Falcons have been on a tear in 2024. So, it is not surprising that they have the best Esports Dota 2 odds for an outright win. They dominated and won DreamLeague Seasons 22 and 23 and ESL One Birmingham. They also secured victory at the 2024 BetBoom Dacha Dubai tournament. Their impressive run doesn’t stop there – the Saudi Arabian organization secured a second-place finish at the Elite League. They also battled their way to the semifinals of PGL Wallachia Season 1.
This consistent performance across major tournaments showcases their talent and makes them a top contender to claim another title on home turf in Riyadh. Their star players, Oliver “skiter” Lepko and Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak, have been incredibly dominant, delivering title-winning performances. Their continued brilliance will be crucial for the Falcons’ championship push. Given their current results, Team Falcons are top favorites to secure another title win in Riyadh. Their odds to win Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 are priced at 4.00 (3/1).
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A tense opening match is on the horizon as Team Falcons clash with Team Spirit. Falcons are riding high, boasting four major titles in 2024 alone. Their consistency is undeniable, placing third at PGL Wallachia Season 1 and securing a second-place finish at the Elite League. On the other hand, Team Spirit has one major victory this season – a dominant performance at PGL Wallachia Season 1. However, their results haven’t been as consistent. They have finished in fourth place in three major tournaments. While also finishing 5th, 9th, and 13th in other contests. Given the Falcons’ recent dominance, they enter this match as the favorites and should close it 2-0.
Here are our 2024 Riyadh Masters Dota 2 tips:
After securing another title win at DreamLeague Season 23, Team Falcons come into this contest as top favorites. They are the 2024 Dota 2 Riyadh Masters favorites to clinch the title in Riyadh.
