On May 10, 2025, at 07:00 UTC, Royal Never Give Up will face off against EDward Gaming in the LPL Split 2 2025 Group Nirvana stage. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of China’s top League of Legends teams. 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
Royal Never Give Up
Royal Never Give Up has shown a mixed form in recent times. They hold a world ranking that reflects their inconsistent performances, with an overall win rate of 36% over the last year. Their recent half-year and monthly win rates are slightly lower at 24% and 25%, respectively. In their last five matches, Royal Never Give Up managed only one victory, a win against Oh My God in the LPL Split 2 2025. However, they suffered losses to LNG Esports, LGD Gaming, and twice to Ultra Prime. This patchy form is a concern as they head into the match against EDward Gaming.
EDward Gaming
On the other hand, EDward Gaming enters the match with a more favorable form. They boast a higher recent month win rate of 67%, indicative of their strong performances in the LPL Split 2 2025. EDward Gaming recently secured victories against LGD Gaming, Oh My God, and LNG Esports, although they did face a loss to Ultra Prime. Overall, EDward Gaming’s current momentum and win streak position them as the likely favorites in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
In their previous meetings, both teams have shared victories. Royal Never Give Up managed to edge out EDward Gaming with a 2-1 scoreline in their encounter in January 2024. However, EDward Gaming returned the favor in July 2024, securing a 2-1 victory. These past results indicate a closely matched rivalry, with neither team holding a significant advantage over the other. The head-to-head win rate stands at an even 50% for both teams, highlighting the competitive nature of their encounters.
Match Prediction
Based on current form and historical data, EDward Gaming is predicted to win this match with a 2-0 scoreline. Their recent performance and higher win probability of 61% compared to Royal Never Give Up’s 39% suggest that EDward Gaming has the upper hand. While Royal Never Give Up has the potential to surprise, EDward Gaming’s consistency and recent victories give them the edge in this best-of-3 series.
Prediction: EDward Gaming win 2:1
Match odds:
Odds are provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.
LPL Split 2 2025 takes place from March 22 to June 14 in China, featuring a prize pool of $340,207. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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