Call of Duty Esports World Cup 2025 quarterfinal tips

The Esports World Cup 2025 Call of Duty playoffs kick off with a stacked quarter-final lineup. Three BO5 matchups are on the board, and underdog value is front and centre as elimination pressure mounts.

Here are our predictions and betting tips, with CoD odds from top bookmakers in United States.

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TEAM HERETICS vs BOSTON BREACH

Best Odds: Heretics -400 at BetOnline | Breach +250 at SportsBetting
When: July 26, 2025 | 12:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Team Heretics were flawless in Group D, cruising through FaZe and Project 7 with convincing 3-1 wins. Their Search & Destroy dominance and overall slaying power make them a genuine title threat.

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Boston Breach, however, battled through one of the most competitive groups and pulled off a clutch win over Falcons and then FiveFears to qualify. They’ve proven capable of weathering adversity and are battle-tested entering playoffs.

If Boston find early rhythm in respawns, this upset isn’t out of reach.

KOI vs OMIT

Best Odds: KOI -285.71 at BetOnline | OMIT +190 at SportsBetting
When: July 26, 2025 | 13:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

KOI stormed through Group C without dropping a series, taking down both Falcons and Breach 3-0. They look locked in across all modes and will be favourites to go deep.

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OMiT, though, stunned FaZe in a decider match after a narrow loss in the opener. Their resilience and ability to adapt mid-series give them serious spoiler potential, especially in longer BO5 formats where adjustments are key.

A hot start from OMIT could flip the narrative here.

VANCOUVER SURGE vs FIVEFEARS

Best Odds: VAN -285.71 at BetOnline | FF +190 at SportsBetting
When: July 26, 2025 | 15:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Vancouver Surge topped Group B with confident wins over Orchid and 100 Thieves. Their map control and clutch factor make them one of the more complete teams entering playoffs.

FiveFears, however, snuck past Cloud9 and G2 in back-to-back elimination matches — showing they can win under pressure. With momentum on their side and nothing to lose, they’re a live underdog.

Expect them to take risks early and look to disrupt Surge’s setups.