On July 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, FlyQuest will face off against Cloud9 in the Esports World Cup 2025 Group A stage. This best-of-1 match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete in the upper bracket of the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current form of the teams

FlyQuest

FlyQuest comes into this match with a mixed recent performance. Despite a respectable overall win rate of 61%, their form has dipped in the past month to just 33%. However, they have had a strong year so far, with a 74% win rate over the last year and an impressive 78% in the past six months. FlyQuest’s recent tournament performances include a 5-6th place finish at the Mid-Season Invitational 2025, where they earned $160,000. In their last five matches, FlyQuest defeated G2 Esports and Cloud9 twice, but succumbed to losses against Bilibili Gaming and Anyone’s Legend. FlyQuest’s earnings over the last six months stand at $250,000, placing them 8th in the earnings ranking. Visit FlyQuest’s team page.

Cloud9

Cloud9, on the other hand, maintains a slightly higher overall win rate of 64%. Their performance over the last year is consistent, with a 65% win rate, and they have maintained a 70% win rate over the past six months. Cloud9’s recent achievements include a 2nd place finish at the LTA North 2025 Split 2, securing $40,000 and qualification for the Esports World Cup 2025. In their last five encounters, Cloud9 registered victories against Shopify Rebellion and Team Liquid but suffered defeats against FlyQuest in three separate matches. Their earnings in the last six months total $50,000, placing them 16th in the earnings ranking. Visit Cloud9’s team page.

Head-to-Head

FlyQuest and Cloud9 have a competitive history, with FlyQuest holding the upper hand in their recent encounters. In the last five meetings between these teams, FlyQuest has emerged victorious in four, including two consecutive 3-2 wins in June 2025. Cloud9’s sole victory in these recent encounters was a 1-0 win back in April 2025. This head-to-head record gives FlyQuest a psychological edge as they have consistently outperformed Cloud9 in crucial matches. Review past matches between FlyQuest and Cloud9.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form, recent head-to-head results, and win probabilities, FlyQuest is favored to win this encounter with a predicted score of 1:0. FlyQuest’s superior recent performance against Cloud9, coupled with their higher win probability of 71%, suggests they are likely to continue their winning streak against Cloud9. While Cloud9 has shown resilience, their recent struggles against FlyQuest make them the underdogs in this matchup.

Prediction: FlyQuest 1:0 Cloud9

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

Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 16 to July 20 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.