We continue to analyze all matches of the first international event of 2025 - Masters Bangkok. On the second day of play, T1 will face Team Vitality. The match promises to be exciting, so let's break down both teams' form and predict the outcome.

Current Team Form

T1

The Korean squad T1, last year’s underdog, made significant roster changes at the end of the season. These changes elevated the team to a new level, as they started to win consistently and dominate their region. In their last five matches, T1 secured three victories against Gen.G, Talon Esports, and Paper Rex, while suffering two losses against DRX.

As mentioned earlier, T1 has transformed from an outsider to a regional contender, currently ranked as the second-best team in their region. However, this is an international event, and their opponents find themselves in a similar situation but with a much higher overall level of play. Therefore, T1 enters this match as the underdog.

Team Vitality

The French team Team Vitality faces a similar storyline to their opponents. In 2024, they were also underdogs but signed several high-profile players to revamp their roster. In their last five matches, Team Vitality secured four wins against Team Liquid, Team Heretics, FUT Esports, and Karmine Corp, with their only loss coming against Leviatán.

Despite both teams experiencing a similar trajectory, Vitality has a significantly higher individual skill ceiling. With World Champion Less and the renowned Derke leading the roster, Vitality is currently the strongest team in their region.

Map Pool

Expected Bans:

• T1 will likely ban Abyss.
• Team Vitality is expected to remove Split.

Expected Picks:

• T1 might go for Fracture.

• Team Vitality will likely pick Bind.

Head-to-Head Record

These teams have never faced each other before.

Match Prediction

A high-stakes clash between two rising teams that will be exciting to watch. However, when it comes to individual skill, Team Vitality has a clear advantage, making them the probable winners of the match.

Predicted Outcome: Team Vitality wins 2-0.

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