On April 6, Nova Esports will have a chance to strengthen their position at the top of Group Alpha in VCT 2025: China Stage 1 as they face TYLOO, who are still struggling to find their form and haven’t won a single match in the tournament. A more detailed prediction based on stats and our take on the matchup can be found below.
Current Form
Nova Esports
Nova Esports have significantly improved after a rough season start. At VCT 2025: China Kickoff, the team finished in 7th–8th place and failed to qualify for Masters. However, they bounced back by winning the China Evolution Series Act 1 — a less prestigious event, but still a positive sign. In Stage 1, the team looks confident, winning four out of their last five matches, including impressive victories over EDward Gaming and FunPlus Phoenix.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 12:00 | Nova Esports | 2 - 0 | FunPlus Phoenix | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 20, 13:00 | Nova Esports | 2 - 0 | EDward Gaming | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 15, 11:00 | Nova Esports | 0 - 2 | Dragon Ranger Gaming | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Feb 16, 11:00 | Nova Esports | 3 - 0 | Wolves Esports | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Feb 14, 11:00 | Nova Esports | 2 - 0 | Bilibili Gaming | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Feb 10, 13:30 | Nova Esports | 2 - 0 | FunPlus Phoenix | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Feb 08, 12:30 | Nova Esports | 2 - 1 | Trace Esports | VALORANT China Evolution |
Nova Esports currently sit at the top of Group Alpha, confirming their status as one of the main playoff contenders.
TYLOO
TYLOO are still trying to establish themselves as a mid-tier team in the Chinese region. They finished 9th–12th in Kickoff, and things haven’t improved in Stage 1: three losses in three matches and just one win in their last five games — against All Gamers. Losses to TEC Esports, FPX, EDG, and Bilibili Gaming highlight their ongoing struggles with consistency and performance.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 11:00 | TYLOO | 1 - 2 | TEC Esports | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 21, 13:00 | TYLOO | 1 - 2 | FunPlus Phoenix | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Mar 15, 13:15 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | EDward Gaming | VCT 2025: China Stage 1 |
| Feb 10, 11:00 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | Bilibili Gaming | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Feb 08, 11:00 | TYLOO | 2 - 0 | All Gamers | VALORANT China Evolution |
| Jan 19, 11:00 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | Dragon Ranger Gaming | VCT 2025: China Kickoff |
| Jan 11, 11:00 | TYLOO | 0 - 2 | TEC Esports | VCT 2025: China Kickoff |
The team is currently last in Group Alpha at VCT 2025: China Stage 1.
Map Pool
Expected map veto process:
Ban 1:
- Nova Esports — Haven
- TYLOO — Ascent
Pick 1:
- Nova Esports — Icebox
- TYLOO — Pearl
Ban 2:
- Nova Esports — Fracture
- TYLOO — Split
Decider:
- Lotus
Head-to-Head
The last encounter between these teams was five months ago at the Superb Cup, where Nova Esports secured a convincing 2:0 win. Since then, both teams have developed somewhat, but the overall trend remains the same — Nova continues to improve, while TYLOO struggles against mid- and lower-tier competition.
Match Prediction
Nova Esports are currently showing confidence, consistency, and strong adaptation to their opponents. Their solid form, victories over top teams, and well-structured gameplay make them clear favorites.
TYLOO, on the other hand, don’t seem capable of competing evenly with the region’s top contenders. Despite some potential, their low win rate on most maps and lack of positive momentum work against them.
Prediction: Nova Esports to 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 competing for three slots at Masters Toronto and valuable China Points needed to qualify for Champions.
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