On July 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, Top Esports will face off against Invictus Gaming in the LPL Split 3 2025 Group Ascend. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams strive to make their mark in the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Catch the action live by visiting the match page.

Current form of the teams

Top Esports

Top Esports comes into this match ranked 9th globally, showcasing their prowess as one of the top teams in the world. Their recent performance has been impressive, with an overall win rate of 70% over the past year, climbing to 74% in the last six months. Despite this, their recent form has seen some fluctuations. In their last five matches, Top Esports secured two victories, including a notable win against FunPlus Phoenix, but suffered three losses, including a close series against Team WE. Their earnings over the last six months amount to $227,611, placing them 9th in earnings rankings. Their journey in the LPL Split 2 2025 concluded with a 5-6th place finish, earning them $13,924 and a spot in the current tournament.

Invictus Gaming

Invictus Gaming, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results. With a global ranking outside the top 10, they have an overall win rate of 54%, which improves to 67% over the last six months. Their recent matches have been a rollercoaster, with three wins in their last five games, including a dominant performance against Team WE. However, they faced defeats against Bilibili Gaming in both the upper and lower brackets. Invictus Gaming’s recent half-year earnings stand at $55,697, ranked 15th among their peers. They secured a commendable 3rd place finish in the LPL Split 2 2025, which has qualified them for this tournament.

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record between these two teams heavily favors Top Esports, who have won four out of their last five encounters. Their most recent clash on May 3, 2025, saw Top Esports clinch a 2-1 victory. Historically, Top Esports has maintained a strong win rate of 80% against Invictus Gaming, highlighting their dominance in this rivalry.

Match Predicition

Considering the current form, head-to-head history, and win probabilities, Top Esports is expected to edge out Invictus Gaming with a 2-1 victory. Top Esports’ superior win rate and past performances against Invictus Gaming provide them with a significant advantage. Although Invictus Gaming has shown resilience and the ability to surprise, Top Esports’ consistency and tactical acumen are likely to see them through in this encounter.

Prediction: Top Esports 2:1 Invictus Gaming

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

LPL Split 3 2025 takes place from July 19 to September 29 in China, featuring a prize pool of $697,491. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.