On April 5, EDward Gaming will face TEC Esports in Group Alpha of VCT 2025: China Stage 1. Both teams currently sit at a 2:1 record, and with only four out of six teams advancing from the group, this penultimate group stage match carries significant weight.
Current Form of the Teams
EDward Gaming
EDG kicked off 2025 by winning the VCT China Kickoff but followed it up with a surprise early exit at the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 1. However, they redeemed themselves at the international Masters Bangkok 2025, finishing 3rd among the world's best. In their last five matches, EDG have picked up two wins and three losses — against top-tier teams such as G2 Esports, T1, and a close loss to NOVA Esports.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 14:25 | EDward Gaming | 2 - 1 | Dragon Ranger Gaming | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 20, 13:00 | EDward Gaming | 0 - 2 | Nova Esports | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 15, 13:15 | EDward Gaming | 2 - 0 | TYLOO | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 01, 12:00 | EDward Gaming | 1 - 3 | T1 | Masters Bangkok 2025 |
| Feb 28, 12:00 | EDward Gaming | 0 - 2 | G2 Esports | Masters Bangkok 2025 |
| Feb 27, 12:00 | EDward Gaming | 2 - 0 | T1 | Masters Bangkok 2025 |
| Feb 22, 15:30 | EDward Gaming | 2 - 1 | G2 Esports | Masters Bangkok 2025 |
| Feb 20, 12:00 | EDward Gaming | 2 - 0 | Team Liquid | Masters Bangkok 2025 |
The team recently promoted Jieni7 from their academy. He debuted in the match against DRG but had the lowest rating on the server (0.83). Whether he’ll play against TEC remains uncertain.
TEC Esports
TEC have had a rough year so far, finishing 9th–12th at both the China Kickoff and Evolution Series Act 1. They’ve won two of their last five matches — against TYLOO and Dragon Ranger Gaming.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 11:00 | TEC Esports | 2 - 1 | TYLOO | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 23, 11:00 | TEC Esports | 2 - 1 | Dragon Ranger Gaming | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 16, 13:30 | TEC Esports | 0 - 2 | FunPlus Phoenix | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Feb 09, 11:00 | TEC Esports | 0 - 2 | Wolves Esports | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Jan 18, 11:00 | TEC Esports | 0 - 2 | JD Gaming | VCT 2025: China Kickoff |
| Jan 16, 11:10 | TEC Esports | 1 - 2 | FunPlus Phoenix | VCT 2025: China Kickoff |
| Jan 11, 11:00 | TEC Esports | 2 - 0 | TYLOO | VCT 2025: China Kickoff |
The team made roster changes ahead of Stage 1, replacing Shr1mp with CoCo and TvirusLuke. The latter has been especially promising in his debut matches, offering TEC more versatility.
Map Pool Prediction
Ban 1:
- EDward Gaming — Lotus
- TEC Esports — Pearl
Pick 1:
- EDward Gaming — Fracture
- TEC Esports — Icebox
Ban 2:
- EDward Gaming — Split
- TEC Esports — Haven
Decider:
- Ascent
Head-to-Head History
The teams last met five months ago at the offseason Superb Cup, where EDward Gaming secured a dominant 2:0 win. Historically, EDG are 2:0 in the series and TEC have yet to take a single map against them.
Match Prediction
Despite some recent slip-ups, EDward Gaming remain heavy favorites. Their experience, deep map pool, international exposure, and overall consistency make them a formidable opponent. TEC Esports have improved with their new lineup — particularly with the addition of TvirusLuke — but they still lack the cohesion and high-level match experience needed to upset a team like EDG.
Prediction: EDward Gaming will win 2:0.
VCT 2025: China Stage 1 runs from March 13 to May 4 in LAN format at the VCT CN Arena in Shanghai. Twelve partnered VCT China teams are battling for three spots at Masters Toronto and valuable China Points required to qualify for the upcoming Champions.
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