FC Pro 25 World Championship Day 1 betting preview – August 7

Opening day of the FC Pro 25 World Championship on Thursday, August 7, in Riyadh sets the tone: eight groups, double-elimination, best-of-one openers where one mistake can nuke a seed. With short turnarounds, composure in late-game phases and set-piece efficiency usually decide these BO1s.

Expect the heavyweights—think EmreYilmaz, Vejrgang, Tekkz and PHzin—to lean on structure while rising seeds hunt transitions and early leads to flip game state. Esportbet.com has previewed all 16 matches below with clear tips you can pair with top esports betting sites markets

• 

  The bookies' bookie

Vejrgang vs Fakhr999

Best Odds: Vejrgang -2000 at BetOnline | Draw +900 at SportsBetting.ag | Fakhr999 +1000 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

The Danish phenom Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang’s tempo and dead-ball polish usually bite in single-map starts. Aymane “Fakhr999” Ouardi is dangerous in transition, but Bo1 variance aside, the higher baseline belongs to Vejrgang. Expect early pressure, controlled rest defence and game-state suffocation once ahead.

---

Obrun2002 vs Levyfinn

Best Odds: Obrun2002 +110 at BetOnline | Draw +530 at BetOnline| Levyfinn +100 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Two elite technicians with different routes to control: Francesco “Obrun2002” Tagliafierro leans carry moments; Levy “Levyfinn” Rieck grinds structure. In first matches, shot quality and composure decide it. Obrun’s edge creating that one high-xG look tilts this. If he scores first, he rarely gives it back.

---

nicolas99fc vs QRNA

Best Odds: nicolas99fc +250 at BetOnline | Draw +530 at BetOnline | QRNA -208.33 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Experience usually travels on Day 1. Nicolas “nicolas99fc” Villalba’s game management in 75’–90’ phases is a real Bo1 asset, limiting chaotic trades. Walid “QRNA” Hadaoui’s ceiling is legit, but if this settles into a one-chance affair, back the veteran to squeeze margins.

---

Tekkz vs Young

Best Odds: Tekkz -1250 at BetOnline | Draw +700 at BetOnline | Young +900 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 5, 2025 | 14:20 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Donovan “Tekkz” Hunt still profiles as one of the most reliable front-runners in group openers. His set-piece routines and late-game press toggles tend to close the door once he’s ahead. Gabriel “Young” Freitas brings pace but needs the first goal.

---

EmreYilmaz vs isGoatMan

Best Odds: EmreYilmaz -1250 at BetOnline | Draw +800 at BetOnline | isGoatman +900 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:50 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Emre “EmreYilmaz” Yilmaz’s LAN sample is built on mistake-free possessions and ruthless box decisions. In Bo1s, that discipline is gold. Adel “isGoatMan” AlHarbi can spring in transition, but Emre’s shot selection and reset discipline should star here.

---

Matias vs LJR_Peixoto

Best Odds: Matias -128.21 at BetOnline | Draw +380 at BetOnline | LJR_Peixoto +180 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:50 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Matias “Matias” Bonanno is happiest dictating tempo, forcing opponents into low-EV crosses. Leandro “LJR_Piexoto” Piexoto can drag pace down and nick it, but over 90 virtual minutes, Matias’ chance creation profile is sturdier. Watch for an early press trap.

---

AbuMakkah vs DullenMIKE

Best Odds: AbuMakkah +180 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | DullenMIKE -138.89 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:50 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Local energy matters on opening whistles, and Ahmad “AbuMakkah” Mujahid’s risk control at 0-0 plays in front of a Riyadh crowd. Dylan “DullenMIKE” Neuhausen’s ceiling is high, but first-game nerves plus venue tilt the coin. Close, cagey, and a match will be decided by one big moment.

---

PHzin vs Stingray

Best Odds: PHzin +100 at BetOnline | Draw +430 at BetOnline | Stingray +130 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:50 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Paulo “PHzin” Chaves’ clutch rate in closing stages is exactly what you want in a single-map opener. Dan “Stingray” Ray’s counter looks are real, but if this becomes a territory game, the Brazilian’s patience pays.

---

• 

  Fast Payouts

cowen vs Fonseca

Best Odds: cowen +170 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | Fonesca -138.89 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 20:20 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Facundo “cowen” Cowen tends to build pressure with repeat entries rather than spam shots. Matheus “Fonseca” Fonseca’s best path is a chaos opener, but cowen’s shot filters and manual defending give him more clean looks.

---

Jonny vs samugamer

Best Odds: Jonny -454.55 at BetOnline | Draw +600 at BetOnline | samugamer +480 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 20:20 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Jonas “Jonny” Wirth’s measured approach usually avoids the early concession that kills favorites in Bo1. Samuele “samugamer” Prestigiacomo’s will hunt direct lanes; if Jonny kills counters and forces recycled phases, he grinds through.

---

Levi de Weerd vs Rampazzo

Best Odds: Levi de Weerd -121.95 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | Rampazzo +150 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 20:20 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Levi “Levi de Weerd” de Weerd’s fundamentals — midfield spacing, last-man jockeying — travel well in first games. Vinicius “Rampazzo” Rampazzo brings timing and flair, but Levi’s mistake-free baseline should win the territory and shot-quality battle.

---

ManuBachoore vs ChrisdeBoer

Best Odds: ManuBachoore +170 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | ChrisdeBoer -133.33 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 20:20 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Dutch derby with tiny margins. Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore’s edge is converting pressure into cutbacks rather than low-% blasts. If he manages transitions, he tends to nick these. Chris “ChrisdeBoer” Boer’s can stall, but sustained box touches favor Manu.

---

Paulo Neto vs Brice

Best Odds: Paulo Neto -312.5 at BetOnline | Draw +530 at BetOnline | Brice +380 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 21:10 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Paulo “Pailo Neto” Neto is a metronome in Bo1s: few giveaways, brutal in attack. Brice “Brice” Masson is tidy but likely needs a set-piece or rebound to flip it. Expect Paulo to control entries and win on shot value.

---

Fouma vs Danipitbull

Best Odds: Fouma +110 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | Danipitbull +110 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 21:10 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Julien “Fouma” Perbal’s defensive reads make you earn everything; Danilo “Danipitbull” Pinto’s edge is improvisation. Over a single map, the safer floor — fewer unforced errors, better rest defence — gets the nod.

---

jafonso vs Resende

Best Odds: jafonso -1250 at BetOnline | Draw +800 at BetOnline | Resende +900 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 21:10 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Pedro “Resende” Soares is a proven closer, but Joao “jafonso” Vasconcelos’s first-match intensity and compact block can frustrate for long spells. If he avoids diving in at the arc, one good pattern might be enough. Small edge to the Portuguese.

---

GuiBarros vs Giobundyy

Best Odds: GuiBarros -161.29 at BetOnline | Draw +480 at BetOnline | Giobundyy +210 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 7, 2025 | 21:10 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Two aggressive looks, so first blood matters. Guilherme “GuiBarros” Barros creates cleaner cutbacks when settled and is slightly tidier defending counters. If he escapes the first 20 without conceding, his structure should tell against Giovanni “Giobundyy” Bakhuijsen.

---

• 

  Fast Payouts