Tundra vs Spirit Prediction 12 April 2025
🏆 In the ESL ONE RALEIGH 2025 upper bracket final, Tundra Esports face off against Team Spirit. The winner advances to the grand final, while the loser drops to the lower bracket to continue their campaign. We anticipate a fierce rivalry between these teams and expect this encounter to be anything but straightforward.
Head-to-Head
Before replacing dyrochyo with Crystallis, the teams faced off four times this year. Tundra often came out on top. Spirit managed to secure a win only once - in the grand final of the Dream League, where the match was decided over five maps. Their last encounter took place in the lower bracket semifinals of the PGL Wallachia Season 3 playoffs. Tundra clinched victory on the third map, eliminating Spirit from the tournament. Since the new player's arrival, the teams have yet to meet again.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Tundra Team Overview
Tundra displayed a strong playoff mindset in their match against PARIVISION. They struggled to gain a foothold on the first map, as their greedy draft couldn't withstand the opponent's pressure. On the second map, Tundra Esports picked Keeper of the Light, whose impactful play created numerous challenges for their opponents and contributed significantly to their victory. The third map was a sprint for Tundra, as they decisively defeated PARIVISION in just over 20 minutes, dismantling them.
It's intriguing to consider what other tricks 33 might have up his sleeve, but one thing is certain: the team is ready to surprise. Their fast-paced style of play is a significant advantage against Spirit, who often struggle during the laning phase. The Macedonian player Saksa poses the greatest threat to Spirit, as he delivers an immense workload for the team. Spirit would be wise to target some bans at his heroes.
Match Results: Tundra

Spirit Team Overview
After the first map against Falcons, it seemed Spirit's performance in the upper bracket was in jeopardy. However, they managed to impose their style on the second map and secured a win. On the third map, Falcons' picks raised eyebrows. Choosing Sven for the third position and Abaddon for Skiter isn't what you'd expect at this level of play. Naturally, Spirit easily reached the throne and took the map against such heroes.
There are still many questions regarding the team's drafts. Tundra can severely punish poor hero choices both in lanes and throughout the game. Additionally, Collapse has yet to be seen. Magomed isn't delivering the performance expected of him, often falling behind in net worth. Miposhka's team needs to prepare and analyze their mistakes before the match against Tundra. Overall, we're anticipating a strong game from Spirit.
Match Results: Spirit
Editorial Prediction
This matchup is worthy of a grand final, with both teams in excellent form and meeting once again in the playoffs. Tundra aim to capitalize on Spirit's weaknesses in the lanes and apply early aggression. Spirit, on the other hand, need to focus on the skill disparity between Yatoro and Crystallis, with the CIS team's carry potentially being a decisive factor in this clash. We anticipate a tense and challenging game for both sides. Our prediction and bet for the upper bracket final: Total over (2.5) maps.
