FURIA will face G2 Esports on August 8 at 18:00 CEST in the upper bracket semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2025. The match format is BO3. We have analyzed the current form of the teams, their tournament results, and statistics to prepare a forecast.

Current Team Form

FURIA is having an impressive 2025 season and ranks 5th in the UBISOFT rankings. The team won the South America League 2025 — Stage 1 and RE:LO:AD 2025, and also secured 3rd place at the Six Invitational 2025, earning $240,000 in prize money.

In the group stage of the World Cup, they successfully navigated the lower bracket, defeating w7m esports (2:1) and Virtus.pro (2:0). FURIA showcases consistent aggression and excellent LAN performance, making them one of the playoff favorites.

G2 Esports ranks 4th in the UBISOFT rankings and remains one of the most stable European teams. Their victory in the Europe MENA League 2025 — Stage 1 confirms their strength on the regional level. In the World Cup group stage, G2 started with a loss to Shopify Rebellion (0:1) but then confidently advanced through the lower bracket, defeating FaZe Clan (2:0) and Ninjas in Pyjamas (2:1).

Match Forecast

Both teams are in good form, but FURIA has shown more consistent results on major international stages in 2025. Their recent victories over top competitors and high level of individual skill give them a slight edge. G2 can put up a fight with their tactical flexibility, but it will be challenging to keep up with FURIA's pace.

Forecast: FURIA wins 2:1

The Esports World Cup 2025 will take place from August 5 to 9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a prize pool of $2,000,000 and featuring 16 teams from around the world. Follow all tournament updates, schedules, and results through this link.