The upcoming match between Xtreme Gaming and Excel Esports is set to take place on May 16, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. This best-of-3 series is part of the Asian Champions League 2025 Playoffs, a prestigious tournament held in China. 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

Xtreme Gaming

Xtreme Gaming enters this matchup with a recent form that has been somewhat inconsistent. They are currently ranked 8th in the world, according to Valve’s rankings, and have a recent win rate of 57% over the last month. They have earned a substantial $335,000 in the past six months, placing them 8th in earnings compared to other teams. Despite a disappointing finish at the BLAST Slam III, where they placed 7-8th, they managed to secure victories against teams like Tundra Esports and BetBoom Team. However, they suffered losses against Aurora Gaming, Team Liquid, and Tidebound. Their current winstreak stands at zero, indicating a need for a turnaround in momentum.

Excel Esports

On the other hand, Excel Esports has struggled to find their footing with an overall win rate of 33% this year. They have earned $10,000 in the past six months, ranking them 50th in earnings. Their recent performances include a 3rd place finish at the ACL X ESL Challenger China, where they managed to qualify for the Asian Champions League 2025. Excel Esports has shown some potential with wins against Future Gaming and Tidebound but faced setbacks against Xtreme Gaming and Yakult’s Brothers. Like Xtreme Gaming, Excel Esports has no current winstreak to boast about.

Most Frequent Picks

In pro-level Dota 2, hero picks are crucial for defining a team's overall game plan. The current meta heavily dictates which heroes are prioritized, shaping both strategic direction and in-game tactics.

Xtreme Gaming

Excel Esports

Most Frequent Bans

Bans are just as impactful—teams look to disrupt their opponents by removing top-tier, meta-relevant threats. Recent ban patterns highlight a clear focus on shutting down the most dominant heroes in the patch.

Xtreme Gaming

Excel Esports

Head-to-Head

In their most recent encounter on May 2, 2025, Xtreme Gaming convincingly defeated Excel Esports with a 2-0 scoreline. This victory further solidifies Xtreme Gaming’s dominance in their head-to-head matchups, as Excel Esports has yet to secure a win against them. This historical advantage could play a significant psychological role in the upcoming match.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and past performances, Xtreme Gaming is favored to win this series with a predicted score of 2:0. Their superior recent win rates and past head-to-head victories give them a distinct edge over Excel Esports. While Excel has demonstrated potential in previous tournaments, Xtreme Gaming’s consistency and higher earnings suggest they are more likely to secure a victory in this playoff match.

Prediction: Xtreme Gaming win 2:0 

Match odds:

Xtreme Gaming win (1.17) vs. Excel Esports (4.40) on May 14, 2025, at 05:00 CEST.

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

The Asian Champions League 2025 takes place from May 16 to May 16 in China, featuring a prize pool of $150,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.