We continue our breakdown of the Masters Bangkok 2025 playoff matches. The second matchup features Team Vitality against G2 Esports. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, and below, we will analyze both teams' current form and attempt to predict the outcome.
Current Team Form
Team Vitality
The European squad has unexpectedly become the best in its region at the start of the year. Two new additions from renowned teams have strengthened Team Vitality, leading them to victory in their regional qualifiers. Over the last five matches, they have secured five consecutive wins against DRX, T1, Team Liquid, Team Heretics, and FUT Esports.
| Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Team Vitality | 2 - 1 | DRX |
| Team Vitality | 2 - 0 | T1 |
| Team Vitality | 3 - 2 | Team Liquid |
| Team Vitality | 2 - 0 | Team Heretics |
| Team Vitality | 2 - 0 | FUT Esports |
| Team Vitality | 2 - 1 | Karmine Corp |
At the current tournament, they have continued to prove their dominance. Two victories against the strongest Pacific region teams make Vitality one of the top favorites on the international stage. They are the best team in their region, but even so, they face a tough challenge in this matchup, as their opponent is equally formidable.
G2 Esports
A phenomenon in the scene, G2 Esports acquired a Tier-2 roster at the end of 2023. Despite this, they adapted exceptionally well to the VCT stage and, by the following year, were already competing against the region's top teams. Thanks to this, they won the VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff qualifiers, earning a spot in the current tournament. Here, they secured two victories but suffered one loss against the reigning world champions. In their last five matches, G2 secured four wins against Team Liquid, Trace Esports, and twice against Sentinels. Their only defeat came against EDward Gaming.
| Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Team Liquid |
| G2 Esports | 1 - 2 | EDward Gaming |
| G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Trace Esports |
| G2 Esports | 3 - 2 | Sentinels |
| G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Sentinels |
| G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Leviatán |
| G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Cloud9 |
Just like their upcoming opponent, G2 is one of the strongest teams in its region, making them a dangerous contender. Despite the loss to the world champions, they remain one of the tournament's main favorites, making this matchup all the more exciting.
Map Pool Predictions
Expected Bans:
- Team Vitality might ban Haven.
- G2 will likely remove Bind.
Expected Picks:
- Team Vitality may opt for a surprising Split.
- G2 could go for Pearl or Fracture.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have never faced each other before.
Match Prediction
This will be one of the most exciting matchups outside of the Grand Final. Both teams are at their peak and are the favorites in their respective regions. It is difficult to determine who will come out on top, as both are evenly matched, according to fans and analysts. However, we are leaning towards Team Vitality.
Predicted Outcome: Team Vitality wins 2-1.
Masters Bangkok 2025 takes place from February 20 to March 2 in a LAN format at UOB Live. Eight partnered teams - two from each region - are competing for a $500,000 prize pool, VCT Points needed for Championship qualification, and the prestigious champion title.
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