On July 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, Gen.G Esports will face off against EDward Gaming in a best-of-1 match as part of the Esports World Cup 2025 Group D stage. This tournament, held in Saudi Arabia, offers a substantial prize pool of $1,250,000. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. View the match details here.

Current form of the teams

Gen.G Esports

Gen.G Esports has shown a mixed performance recently. With a world ranking that places them among the top teams globally, Gen.G Esports boasts an overall win rate of 64%, with a slight dip to 60% in the recent month. Their recent performance in the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 saw them finishing in 5-6th place, earning $50,000. In their last five matches, Gen.G secured victories against fnatic, Paper Rex, and MIBR, but suffered losses to G2 Esports and Wolves Esports. They currently have no winstreak.

EDward Gaming

EDward Gaming, on the other hand, is riding high on a four-match winstreak and an impressive recent form. EDward Gaming has a strong overall win rate of 66%, which peaks at 100% in the last month. Their recent triumph in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2, where they finished first, has boosted their confidence. They defeated Titan Esports Club, Trace Esports, and FunPlus Phoenix in recent encounters. Their only loss in the last five matches came against Bilibili Gaming during the VCT 2025: China Stage 1, where they secured fourth place.

Head-to-Head

In previous encounters, Gen.G Esports has consistently outperformed EDward Gaming, holding a perfect win rate against them. The last two meetings saw Gen.G Esports winning 2-0 and 2-1, showcasing their ability to handle EDward Gaming’s strategies effectively. Their last match highlighted Gen.G’s dominance, and they will likely aim to continue this trend.

Prediction

Despite Gen.G Esports’ historical advantage in head-to-head matchups, the current form and momentum favor EDward Gaming. With a recent 100% win rate and a four-match winstreak, EDward Gaming is in prime condition to break their losing streak against Gen.G. The prediction leans towards a 1-0 victory for EDward Gaming, given their superior recent performances and Gen.G’s recent inconsistencies.

Prediction: Gen.G Esports 0:1 EDward Gaming

Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 8 to July 13 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.