The Upper Bracket Quarterfinals ONIC Versus CFU of the Esports World Cup 2025 is scheduled to begin scorching at July 23 13:00 CEST. The best of 3 match will feature CFU and ONIC. With mounting pressure and increasingly impatient spectators awaiting maximum MLBB excitement, it's a race to the finish between the remaining two teams to make the fight of the century.

Match Overview

ONIC

ONIC enters the quarterfinals as one of the tournament favorites. After a flawless run in the group stage, the Indonesian powerhouse has reaffirmed why they’re a global MLBB threat. Led by Kairi, ONIC’s aggressive map control, calculated rotations, and superior macro play make them extremely difficult to counter. Their drafting has also evolved, showcasing deep hero pools and adaptability in clutch scenarios.

Strengths:

• Proven synergy and chemistry
• Aggressive jungle tempo from Kairi
• High-level discipline in teamfights

CFU 

CFU, representing the Middle East and North Africa, have surprised many with their resilient group stage performance, managing a key win against a more experienced SEA squad. Their off-meta drafts and high-risk skirmishing have caught teams off-guard. DoN in the EXP lane has emerged as a standout, often dictating tempo from the side lane.

Strengths:

• Creative drafts
• Strong mechanical skill in early-game fights
• Mental fortitude under pressure

The Main Matchup: Kairi vs Detective

The spotlight will shine on the jungle as Kairi, ONIC’s internationally acclaimed playmaker, faces off against Detective, CFU’s rising star who recently secured the MVP title in the MPL Cambodia Season 8 finals. Both junglers thrive on tempo and snowballing early leads, making this a clash of not just mechanics, but strategic influence. Detective has been instrumental in CFU’s success so far, and it will be fascinating to see how he approaches the near-impossible task of dismantling ONIC’s world-class map control. If there’s a way to disrupt ONIC’s rhythm, it starts with the jungle.

Prediction

It’s hard to bet against ONIC’s experience and playstyle. While CFU has shown grit and talent, ONIC’s cohesion, map control, and international pedigree should prove too much in a Bo3 format. Expect ONIC to close out cleanly, but don’t count CFU out from making some flashy plays. So I predict that ONIC will beat CFU with a score of 2:0.

ONIC’s journey to the finals is expected, but every great run begins with a test. CFU has nothing to lose and everything to prove. To win, CFU will need to disrupt ONIC early, outpace their rotations, and take calculated risks. Meanwhile, ONIC just needs to do what they do best: control the map, dictate tempo, and punish every mistake.