On July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC, Sentinels will face off against BBL Esports in a best-of-1 match as part of the Esports World Cup 2025 Group B stage. The tournament, held in Saudi Arabia, promises intense competition with a significant 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. You can view the match details here.

Current form of the teams

Sentinels

Sentinels have had a mixed performance recently, with their overall win rate standing at 62%. Over the past year, their win rate has been slightly lower at 55%, but they have maintained a 62% win rate over the last six months and 60% in the recent month. Currently, Sentinels are on a win streak of zero, having lost their last two matches. In the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, they secured a respectable 5-6th place finish, earning $50,000. Their last five matches include a loss to Fnatic and Paper Rex, but they managed victories against XLG Esports, Bilibili Gaming, and Wolves Esports. For more insights into their recent performances, check out the Sentinels vs Fnatic match and other games. Their recent half-year earnings amount to $60,000, placing them 9th in the earnings ranking.

BBL Esports

BBL Esports, on the other hand, has shown a solid performance with an overall win rate of 51%. They have excelled in the past year, boasting a 68% win rate, and maintaining a 67% win rate over the last six months. BBL Esports is on a winning streak of two matches, having recently triumphed over Team Liquid and Karmine Corp in the Esports World Cup 2025: EMEA Qualifier, where they finished first and secured qualification for the Esports World Cup 2025. Their recent matches also include a loss to Team Liquid in the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1, where they finished 4th. You can explore their recent matches, such as the BBL Esports vs Team Liquid match.

Prediction

Based on the analysis of both teams’ current forms and win probabilities, BBL Esports holds a slight edge with a 51% chance of winning compared to Sentinels’ 49%. Although Sentinels have a slightly higher overall win rate, BBL Esports’ recent form and momentum, coupled with their recent victories in the EMEA Qualifier, suggest they are better positioned to secure a win in this best-of-1 encounter. The predicted score for this match is 0:1 in favor of BBL Esports, reflecting their recent upward trajectory and competitive edge.

Prediction: Sentinels 0:1 BBL Esports

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.