On July 8th, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, NRG will face off against Team Heretics in a best-of-1 match at the Esports World Cup 2025 Group C stage. This match is part of the prestigious tournament held in Saudi Arabia, featuring a substantial prize pool of $1,250,000. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can view the match details here.

Current form of the teams

NRG 

NRG is entering this match with a strong momentum, boasting a winstreak of five consecutive victories. They have shown impressive performance in recent tournaments, notably securing 1st place in the Esports World Cup 2025: Americas Qualifier. Their overall win rate stands at 61%, with a slightly lower 56% over the past six months. However, their form in the past year has been commendable with a 68% win rate. In their last five matches, NRG has consistently defeated opponents such as 100 Thieves, MIBR, Cloud9, KRÜ Esports, and 2GAME Esports, showcasing their dominance in the Americas region.

Team Heretics

On the other hand, Team Heretics has been struggling to find their form, with a recent winstreak of zero. Their overall win rate is slightly lower at 55%, with a more promising 60% over the last six months. However, their recent month has been challenging, with no wins recorded. In their last five matches, Team Heretics suffered losses against teams like Wolves Esports and Paper Rex in the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, where they finished 11-12th, earning $15,000. Their only recent victory was against Team Liquid in the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 playoffs. Despite their challenges, Team Heretics remains a formidable opponent with a strong competitive history.

Prediction

Based on the available data and recent performances, NRG is slightly favored to win this encounter with a 53% win probability compared to Team Heretics’ 47%. NRG’s recent form and consistent performance in the Americas Qualifier give them an edge in this best-of-1 match. Team Heretics, while capable, has struggled in recent engagements, making it challenging for them to overcome NRG’s momentum. Therefore, the prediction leans towards an NRG victory, with a likely scoreline of 1:0.

Prediction: NRG 1:0 Team Heretics

Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 8 to July 13 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.