On just the second matchday, G2 Esports, the main favorite to win VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1, returns to the stage to face FURIA. In this article, we will attempt to predict the winner, which seems quite obvious in this matchup.

Current Team Form

G2 Esports

A perfect start to the season with a victory at VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff without a single loss and a runner-up finish at Masters Bangkok 2025, where they fell to T1 in the final. G2 have won three of their last five matches, all with a 2-0 scoreline. The team strengthened their roster by signing jawgemo as a duelist to replace Icy, which has positively impacted their gameplay. G2 now play with more confidence and often dominate their matches.

FURIA

FURIA started their season at VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff, like all other partnered teams in the Americas region, but finished in last place (9th-12th). They played only three matches, winning just one—against 2Game Esports, one of the weakest teams in the VCT Americas region. The Brazilian team was forced to make a roster change as mwzera went inactive due to health issues. Pryze, who previously played mainly at the tier-2 level with 2Game Esports, has joined as his replacement.

Predicted Map Selection Process

• G2 Esports bans Fracture.
• FURIA bans Pearl.
• G2 Esports picks Lotus.
• FURIA picks Haven.
• G2 Esports bans Split.
• FURIA bans Icebox.
• Decider: Ascent.

Head-to-Head Record

The teams have faced each other only once, a year ago, when G2 Esports won 2-0.

Match Prediction

G2 Esports enter this match as the clear favorites. They dominated at VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff and delivered an impressive performance at Masters Bangkok 2025. Additionally, the signing of jawgemo has significantly improved their playstyle, allowing them to act more aggressively and confidently.

FURIA, on the other hand, struggled at the start of the season, finishing last at Kickoff. The loss of mwzera due to health issues may further affect their stability, as pryze lacks experience at the top level.

G2 Esports are expected to dominate this match, with a likely 2-0 victory in their favor. The only chance for FURIA is to surprise G2 with unconventional strategies and capitalize on their strong Haven pick, but even that may not be enough for an upset.

VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1 runs from March 21 to May 4 in a LAN format at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. Twelve partnered VCT Americas teams will compete for three spots at Masters Toronto, as well as Americas Points, which will determine the teams that qualify for Champions 2025.