The grand final is approaching, and we already know one of the two participants—G2 Esports. The last remaining spot will be decided in the lower bracket final between EDward Gaming and T1. In this analysis, we will predict the winner of the penultimate match at Masters Bangkok 2025.

Current Team Form

EDward Gaming

EDward Gaming started the season with a victory at VCT 2025: China Kickoff, though they suffered a loss to Trace Esports before taking revenge. At this tournament, they have played four matches, winning three.

They have won three of their last five matches, including victories in this event. Their two losses came against G2 Esports and JDG Esports (at China Evolution Series: Act 1). After winning the world championship, the team had inconsistent performances in regional tournaments, but they are now proving that their title was well-earned.

T1

T1 finished as the runner-up at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff. At this tournament, they have won three out of five matches, including a revenge victory over Team Vitality, who had previously defeated them in the Swiss stage. That win secured their place in the lower bracket final against EDward Gaming.

Before the season, T1 revamped their roster, signing Sylvan, Meteor, and BuZz, which significantly improved their performance.

Map Pool and Predictions

Expected Map Picks and Bans

First Ban Phase:

• EDward Gaming bans Abyss, which they have consistently done in previous matches.
• T1 bans Pearl, as EDG frequently plays it but has a low win rate on the map.

Map Picks:

• EDward Gaming picks Split—one of their strongest maps.
• T1 picks Bind, where they hold a 73% win rate.

Second Ban Phase:

• EDward Gaming bans Haven, where T1 has proven strengths.
• T1 bans Fracture, preventing EDG from using their 100% win rate on the map.

Decider: Lotus

Head-to-Head Record

These teams have faced each other six times, with an even record of 3-3. Their most recent matchup took place at this very tournament, where EDward Gaming secured a 2-1 victory.

Match Prediction

Both teams are playing at a high level and have an equal head-to-head history. However, EDward Gaming looks more stable at the moment and has already defeated T1 in this tournament, which could give them a psychological advantage.

Predicted Score: 2-1 in favor of EDward Gaming. T1 may win their map pick, but EDG appears more confident in key matches.

Masters Bangkok 2025 runs from February 20 to March 2 in a LAN format at UOB Live. Eight partnered teams, two from each region, are competing for a $500,000 prize pool, VCT Points needed for Championship qualification, and the prestigious title of champion.