Match Details

Date & Time: February 20, 2025 – 12:00 EET

Round: Swiss Stage – Round 1

Format: Best-of-3 (Bo3)

Team Analysis

EDward Gaming (EDG)

Region: China

Recent Performance: Champions of VCT China Kickoff 2025, securing their place at Masters Bangkok with dominant performances.

Strengths:

Aggressive playstyle, known for relentless site executions and aim duels.

ZmjjKK and Nobody are key fraggers, with outstanding individual performances.

Strong map pool, excelling on Haven, Bind, and Split.

Team Liquid (TL)

Region: EMEA

Recent Performance: Runners-up at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2025, narrowly losing to Team Vitality in the finals.

Strengths:

Tactical and structured approach, relying on well-coordinated executes.

Nats and Jamppi provide a deadly mix of lurking and operator play.

Excel on Ascent and Lotus, but struggle on maps like Split.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent Matches:

Champions 2024 – EDG won 2-0 (Haven 13-9, Bind 13-7).

VCT LOCK//IN 2023 – Team Liquid won 2-1 (Fracture 13-11, Pearl 7-13, Ascent 13-10).

Overall Record:

EDward Gaming Wins: 1

Team Liquid Wins: 1

This is the first time they meet in 2025, making it a crucial battle to determine which team starts strong in the Masters.

Map Veto & Strategy Outlook

Likely Map Picks:

EDG Preference: Haven (82% WR) or Bind (78% WR) – their comfort maps.

Team Liquid Preference: Ascent (75% WR) or Lotus (68% WR).

Decider Map: Likely to be Split or Icebox, where both teams are competitive.

Key Factors to Watch:

If ZmjjKK dominates early, EDG can snowball rounds and shut down Liquid’s tactics.

If Jamppi and Nats can control the pace and force methodical plays, Liquid can disrupt EDG’s rhythm.

First Bloods and post-plant scenarios will be crucial—EDG thrives in aggressive retakes, while Liquid prefers holding structured sites.

Prediction & Betting Odds

Team Win Probability Predicted Score

EDward Gaming 55% 2-1

Team Liquid 45% Possible upset (2-1)

EDG holds a slight edge due to their recent form and aggressive playstyle, but Team Liquid’s experience in high-pressure matches keeps them in contention.

🔹 Best Bet: EDG to win (2-1) – Odds ~1.75

🔹 Value Bet: Over 2.5 maps – Odds ~2.00 (If Liquid forces a decider)

🔹 Risky Bet: ZmjjKK over 20 kills on Map 1 – Odds ~2.50

Final Verdict

EDG are the favorites, but Liquid’s tactical discipline makes this a close contest. Expect a tight 2-1 victory for EDG, with Team Liquid putting up a strong fight on their map pick.
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