We continue our discussion of the VCT 2025: China Kickoff matches. Today, we’ll dive into the lower bracket final, where Bilibili Gaming will face EDward Gaming for the second slot in the grand final. This match promises to be thrilling, so let’s break down the finalists’ lineups.

Current Team Form

Bilibili Gaming

Bilibili Gaming has delivered mixed performances over the past month. In the SOOP VALORANT League 2024, they finished in a disappointing 7th-8th place, leaving their fans frustrated. However, their form at the VCT 2025: China Kickoff has shown notable improvement. The team has already secured two crucial wins against FunPlus Phoenix and XLG Gaming. Still, their last five matches highlight inconsistency, with two wins and three losses to tough opponents like NRG, DRX, and Trace Esports.

EDward Gaming

EDward Gaming remains one of the most decorated teams on the global stage but has faced some challenges recently. They finished second twice in the Superb Cup, FGC VALORANT Invitational 2024, and WALL-E Cup and placed 5th-6th in one instance. At the VCT 2025: China Kickoff, they won three of their four matches, but their drop to the lower bracket was unexpected. Despite this, EDward Gaming continues to be the tournament favorite thanks to their experience and skill.

Team Map Pool

Bilibili Gaming

Bilibili Gaming performs most confidently on Lotus, Ascent, and Bind. Lotus is their standout map, boasting a 61% win rate across 41 games. Ascent shows an even higher win rate of 70%, albeit with a smaller game pool (30). They are likely to ban Abyss, as this map has historically posed challenges for them. For their first pick, Ascent or Lotus will likely be their choice.

EDward Gaming

EDward Gaming is known for their versatility and strong preparation across various maps. They frequently pick Bind and Haven, where they have significant experience. Their most successful maps include Breeze (74% win rate), Sunset (69%), and Abyss (67%). EDward Gaming will likely leave Abyss in the pool and aim to ban Lotus to minimize Bilibili Gaming’s advantage. For their first pick, they are expected to go with Bind, where they have played 80 matches confidently.

Decider Prediction

Haven is a likely decider map. Both teams are familiar with it, which will make the endgame particularly intense.

Head-to-Head History

Over the past six months, the teams have faced each other twice in the VCT 2024: China Stage 2. Both matches ended with EDward Gaming’s victory. These results give EDward Gaming a psychological advantage, but Bilibili Gaming current form leaves room for a potential upset.

Match Prediction

Based on the teams’ current form, map pool, and head-to-head history, EDward Gaming appears to be the favorite in this matchup. Their experience, map pool depth, and ability to adapt to opponents provide a significant edge. However, if Bilibili Gaming can secure control over Ascent or Lotus, the match could become unexpectedly competitive.

Prediction: EDward Gaming 2-1 Bilibili Gaming.

EDward Gaming is likely to secure the win due to their deeper map pool and experience, but Bilibili Gaming is expected to claim at least one map.