Gaimin Gladiators vs Talon Esports Prediction – FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1

FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 will kick off with one highly anticipated clash – Gamin Gladiators vs Talon Esports. Blix.gg took the time to go over each team’s last results and overall performance. That’s why it is time to check some of the stats and see which squad is more likely to win.

Talon Esports vs Gaimin Gladiators – Match Overview

It goes without saying that both Talon Esports and Gaimin Gladiators are among the best Dota 2 teams right now. The two have met several times in the last couple of years, and their clashes have never disappointed us. Speaking of clashes, this one will take place on 24.01.2025 at 11:00 EET.

Although this will be the first game for both teams at FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1, they will want to start with a win. While both have the chance to do that, the current stats and overall performance show that Gaimin Gladiators have a better chance of succeeding.

Head-to-Head Results & Important Stats

Dotabuff Stats for Talon & Gaimin Gladiators

If we dive deep into the stats provided by DotaBuff, we can see that Talon Esports and Gaimin Gladiator met a total of 4 times. Each team won 2 matches and the last one between them was at TI 2023. Talon defeated GG after an epic Bo3 battle.

With that said, Talon’s roster in 2023 was very different from the one they have today. On the other hand, Gaimin Gladiators only made minor roster changes, so it’s safe to say that they have the advantage in this department.

Gaminin Gladiators vs Talon Esports – Match Prediction

As mentioned, the Talon Esports vs Gaimin Gladiators match will be the first clash for both teams. Unlike other tournaments, FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 will only have 1 group, so every team needs to play against each other. 

Gaimin Gladiator was one of the Dota 2 teams that received a direct invitation to the tournament. Talon Esports, on the other hand, had to compete in the SEA qualifiers to get here. 

In theory, this should mean that Talon is in a better form because it has had more action recently. While this may be true up to a point, we believe that Gaimin Gladiator is still the better team here. 

Quinn and the rest have always been one step above most SEA teams, including Talon Esports. It is true that GG’s last big success was at TI 2024 in September, but this does not mean the team is “rusty”. Although Talon won the last clash between the two, this happened a long time ago, and the team had a different roster.

With that said, this match will be in a Bo1 format, and as we know, everything is possible here. Both teams will try to surprise their opponents by picking something unique. Talon definitely has the chance to win, but we believe Gaimin Gladiator will be victorious.

Each Team’s Star

The Gaimin Gladiators vs Talon Esports match will give us access to many world-class players. With that said, there are a few names that definitely deserve more attention.

Starting with GG, Quin “Quinn” Callahan has always been one of the squad’s leaders. The midder has proven himself many times so far (including in 2024), so we recommend paying attention to him in the clash against Talon.

Speaking of the SEA powerhouse, Mikoto is definitely a name that stands out from the crowd. The Indonesian star proved himself to be one of the best in the region and has had a big role in Talon’s journey to FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1. The same is true for the other events that the team qualified for, such as ESL One Raleigh 2025.