The Esports World Cup 2025 is underway, and on July 17th at 09:00 UTC, we will witness a thrilling encounter between Movistar KOI and CTBC Flying Oyster in the Group B stage of the tournament. This match is part of the lower bracket and will be played in a best-of-1 format. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Movistar KOI

Movistar KOI has had a mixed performance recently. Their overall win rate stands at 58%, with a slight increase to 59% over the past six months. However, their win rate over the last month has dropped to 25%, indicating a struggle in recent matches. Their recent form shows a win against GAM Esports but losses to Hanwha Life Esports, CTBC Flying Oyster, and Bilibili Gaming. Their recent earnings over the last six months amount to $180,806, placing them 11th in earnings rankings. Notably, they secured a first-place finish in the LEC Spring 2025, earning $45,617.

CTBC Flying Oyster

On the other hand, CTBC Flying Oyster has shown a stronger performance with a 67% overall win rate, peaking at 80% in the last half year. Their recent month win rate is at 40%, which still indicates a more stable form compared to Movistar KOI. Their recent matches include a victory over GAM Esports and a loss to Hanwha Life Esports. CTBC Flying Oyster’s earnings over the past six months are significantly higher at $358,900, ranking them 3rd in earnings.

Head-to-Head

In their last encounter on July 5th, CTBC Flying Oyster secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Movistar KOI. Historically, CTBC Flying Oyster has maintained a 100% win rate against Movistar KOI, showcasing their dominance in these matchups.

Macth Predictions

Based on the current form, historical data, and win rates, CTBC Flying Oyster is favored to win this match. Their superior recent performance and earnings, combined with their unbeaten record against Movistar KOI, suggest they are likely to come out on top in this best-of-1 series. The prediction leans towards a 0:1 scoreline in favor of CTBC Flying Oyster.

Prediction: Movistar KOI 0:1 CTBC Flying Oyster

Match odds:

Movistar KOI (1.75) vs. CTBC Flying Oyster (2.10) 

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

Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 16 to July 20 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.