On July 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, G2 Esports will face off against T1 in a best-of-3 match at the Esports World Cup 2025. This match is part of the tournament’s Decider stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match live here.

Current form of the teams

G2 Esports has shown a mixed performance in recent competitions. Their overall win rate stands at 68%, with a slight dip to 56% in the recent month. Over the last six months, G2 Esports has earned $184,456, placing them 10th in earnings compared to other teams. Their recent match history includes a defeat against Gen.G Esports with a score of 2-1 in the semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2025. Prior to that, they secured victories over Bilibili Gaming and FlyQuest. However, they faced a setback against FlyQuest earlier in the Mid-Season Invitational 2025, where they were eliminated in the lower bracket. Despite these ups and downs, G2 remains a formidable contender.

T1, on the other hand, boasts a strong track record, with an overall win rate of 64% and a recent month win rate of 57%. In the past six months, T1 has accumulated $300,000 in earnings, ranking them 5th. Their recent performances include a loss to AG.AL in the semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2025, but they triumphed over Movistar KOI in the quarterfinals. T1 also reached the grand finals of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025, where they narrowly lost to Gen.G Esports. This consistency in high-stakes matches showcases their resilience and strategic prowess.

Head-to-Head

Historically, T1 has dominated the head-to-head encounters against G2 Esports, boasting an 80% win rate. Their last meeting on December 15, 2024, saw T1 clinching a 1-0 victory. T1’s ability to consistently outperform G2 in past matchups gives them a psychological edge in this upcoming encounter.

Prediction

Considering the historical data and current form, T1 is favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 0:1. T1’s consistent performance and favorable head-to-head record against G2 Esports make them the likely victors in this best-of-1 decider. While G2 has the potential to upset with their strategic plays, T1’s experience and recent form suggest they will secure the win.

Prediction: G2 Esports 1:2 T1

Odds provided by Stake 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 link.