The upcoming match between TNL and Imperial is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 17:00 UTC. This best-of-3 series is part of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: Closed Qualifier Playoffs. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details about the match, visit this link.

Current form of the teams

TNL is currently ranked 33rd in the world according to the global rankings. Over the past six months, TNL has achieved a win rate of 76%, although their recent month’s performance has dipped slightly to 56%. Their recent form reflects a mixed bag of results, with a winstreak of zero, indicating inconsistency. They recently participated in the CCT Season 3 European Series 5, where they secured second place, earning $10,000. In their last five matches, TNL defeated Spirit Academy, JiJieHao, and Reason, but suffered losses against BetBoom and BetBoom again in a previous tournament. Their earnings over the last six months amount to $74,149, placing them 31st compared to other teams.

Imperial, on the other hand, is ranked 34th globally. Their overall win rate is 63%, with a recent month’s performance of 67%, showing a slight improvement. They recently competed in the BLAST Open Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier, finishing in the 13-16th position. Their last five matches include victories over ODDIK and RED Canids, but they faced defeats against Liquid and MOUZ. Imperial’s recent half-year earnings are $111,821, ranking them 22nd among their peers.

Teams’ Map Pool

The predicted map veto scenario for this match sees TNL banning Inferno first, while Imperial opts to ban Ancient. TNL is expected to pick Mirage, a map they have moderate success on, while Imperial is likely to choose Dust2, capitalizing on their higher win rate. The remaining maps are Train and Anubis, with TNL banning Train and Imperial banning Anubis, leaving Nuke as the decider. Historical data suggests TNL has a strong preference for Ancient, while Imperial has shown strength on Dust2.

Prediction: TNL 0:2 Imperial

Based on the current form and statistics, Imperial appears to have a slight edge over TNL. With a win probability of 61% in favor of Imperial, they are predicted to secure a 2-0 victory. Their recent performances, coupled with a stronger map pool, particularly on Dust2 and Nuke, bolster their chances. TNL’s recent inconsistency and lower win rate in the past month may prove challenging against a team like Imperial.

Thunderpick World Championship 2025: Closed Qualifier takes place from September 9 to September 11 in an online format, featuring a prize pool that has yet to be disclosed. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.