posted by Smyke,
The International 2019 Groups. #TI9 pic.twitter.com/kXFf1MPlTn
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The favourites for Group A are definitely PSG.LGD, Team Liquid and Team Secret - three teams that placed in the top 6 of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit. It would be a surprise if those teams wouldn't end up in the Upper Bracket. The fourth slot is still vacant. Teams such as Alliance, Chaos Esports Club and TNC Predator will fight for that spot.
Group B, on the other hand, could be way tougher: Evil Geniuses, OG, Vici Gaming, Virtus.pro, Ninjas in Pyjamas and even Fnatic had some very good moments during the season. All six teams will be aiming for the top four. Two of them, at least, will have to get ready for the Lower Bracket, tho.
What do you think about the group stages?
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