On May 16, 2025, at 03:00 UTC, Yakult’s Brothers will face Tidebound in the Asian Champions League 2025 Playoffs. This best-of-3 series will be crucial as both teams aim to advance further in the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome.
Current form of the teams
Yakult’s Brothers
Yakult’s Brothers come into this matchup with a mixed bag of results. Despite their recent loss to Xtreme Gaming in the ACL X ESL Challenger China grand final, they managed to secure a commendable 2nd place, earning $30,000. Their recent form shows a win rate of 67% for the past month, which is a significant improvement from their overall win rate of 52%. However, their current winstreak stands at zero, indicating inconsistency in their recent performances. Over the last six months, Yakult’s Brothers have earned $122,500, placing them 16th in earnings compared to other teams. Their recent victories include wins against Excel Esports and Future Gaming, showcasing their potential to bounce back after setbacks.
Tidebound
Tidebound, on the other hand, has shown a solid performance across their recent matches. They achieved a respectable 5-6th place in the BLAST Slam III, securing $35,000 in prize money. Their overall win rate stands at 59%, with a slight dip to 56% over the past month. Despite a recent loss to Team Spirit, Tidebound has shown resilience with victories over teams like BetBoom Team and Xtreme Gaming. Their recent half-year earnings amount to $245,000, placing them 9th in the earnings ranking, which highlights their consistent performance at high-tier tournaments.
Head-to-Head
In their previous five encounters, Tidebound has had the upper hand, winning four out of five matches against Yakult’s Brothers. The most recent clash on May 2, 2025, saw Yakult’s Brothers securing a 2-0 victory, indicating a potential shift in momentum. Historically, Tidebound has maintained a 67% win rate against Yakult’s Brothers, showcasing their strategic dominance in these matchups. The head-to-head record suggests that Tidebound has often been able to exploit Yakult’s weaknesses, particularly in map selections and in-game strategies.
Match Prediction
Based on the current form and historical head-to-head statistics, Tidebound is favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2-0. Their consistent performance and higher win rate give them an edge over Yakult’s Brothers. While Yakult’s Brothers have shown potential in recent matches, Tidebound’s strategic prowess and past successes against them suggest that they are likely to emerge victorious in this best-of-3 series.
Prediction: Tidebound win 2:0
Match odds:
Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.
The Asian Champions League 2025 takes place from May 16 to May 16 in China, featuring a prize pool of $150,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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