What to Bet on May 16 in Dota 2? Top 4 Bets Known Only to Pros

The playoffs continue at the Asian Champions League 2025 and the European Pro League Season 26. Teams are hitting their peak form, and the odds indicate where value can be found. We've selected five matches that combine analysis, current results, and the likelihood of an upset.

Xtreme Gaming will defeat Excel Esports (odds 1.65)
At 06:00 CET, Xtreme will face Excel in the LAN semifinal. The Chinese team appears more organized and confident in Bo5 series. A victory for Xtreme Gaming (1.65) is a bet on stability and stage experience.

Tidebound will defeat Yakult’s Brothers (odds 1.22)
In a parallel semifinal at 06:00, Tidebound will meet Yakult’s Brothers. The latter haven't impressed in previous games, whereas Tidebound demonstrates clear structure and aggression from the start. A win for Tidebound (1.22) is a bet on class and dominant drafting.

4Pirates will defeat Runa Team (odds 1.58)
At 21:00, the upper bracket final of EPL Season 26 will take place. Both teams are in good form, but 4Pirates play more diversely and adapt better throughout the series than Runa Team . A victory for 4Pirates (1.58) is a bet on macro play and better opponent reading.

One Move will defeat Apple City Gang (odds 1.75)
Also, at 18:00, One Move will compete in the lower bracket against Apple City Gang . Despite inconsistent performances, One Move maintains a fighting spirit and experience against online opponents. A win for One Move (1.75) is a bet on clutch play and a higher individual level.

In the latter half of spring, teams are better adapting to the current meta, and match outcomes are increasingly determined not by big names but by precise form and in-game synergy. Victory now belongs to those who analyze, not those who guess.

Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.