Team Liquid will face Movistar KOI in a match during VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1. This match presents an opportunity for one of the teams to establish themselves as a formidable contender in the tournament, starting with a successful debut at the event. Let's assess the form of both teams and predict the winner of this match.

Current Team Form

Team Liquid started the season confidently, securing 2nd place at the VCT 2025: EMEA Kickoff and then solidifying their standing by finishing in the top 6 at Masters Bangkok. In the current VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1, the team is showing solid results with 2 wins and 1 loss. TL lost to Gentle Mates (7th-8th place at Kickoff), but defeated BBL Esports and FUT Esports, both of which placed high at Kickoff and are 2:1 in the current stage. Out of their last five matches, Liquid won three, demonstrating consistent form and flexibility in play.

Movistar KOI, on the other hand, are experiencing clear difficulties this season. The team placed 9th-12th at the EMEA Kickoff and has not secured a single victory in their last five matches. In EMEA Stage 1, KOI are 0:3, with losses to BBL, FUT, and Karmine Corp. Despite competitive efforts, the team has yet to show sufficient resilience or progress.

Team Map Pool

Analyzing map preferences and bans, the following order can be anticipated:

• TL Ban: Pearl — consistently banned by them, with a 0:4 record on this map.
• KOI Ban: Haven — a traditional ban for the team, having lost their only game on this map.
• TL Pick: Split — Liquid's strongest map (5:1), which KOI hasn't played this season.
• KOI Pick: Lotus — KOI's most played map (3 games, 1 win), used as their main pick.
• TL Ban: Icebox — a weak map for Liquid (0:1), while KOI is ready to pick it if Lotus is unavailable.
• KOI Ban: Ascent — although KOI hasn't played it this season, Liquid has won one game on it, and Split is already chosen.
• Decider: Fracture — both teams have played this map. TL has a 3:3 record, while KOI has a win in their only game.

Head-to-Head

The teams have faced each other 5 times, with Team Liquid winning 4 of those encounters. The most recent match also ended in their favor. This indicates that Liquid knows how to adapt to KOI's style and find weaknesses in their play. The psychological advantage is also on TL's side.

Match Prediction

A confident prediction can be made in favor of Team Liquid. The team appears composed, balanced, and has already defeated opponents from whom KOI suffered losses. Even if the match goes to a third map, TL will maintain an advantage in map pool depth and competitive experience.

Prediction: Team Liquid wins 2:0 or 2:1.

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 takes place from March 26 to May 18. During the event, teams compete for three slots at VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and EMEA Points, which are necessary for further qualification to VALORANT Champions. Learn more about the match schedule and tournament results by following this link.