Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup semifinal picks & predictions

The 2025 Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup event has reached the semifinal stage this Friday, featuring four of the world’s best tactical shooter teams: FURIA Esports, G2 Esports, Team Secret, and Spacestation Gaming.

With a spot in the grand final on the line, each best-of-three showdown promises high-stakes drama, strategic brilliance, and serious bragging rights on the world stage.

Below are eSportBet.com’s match previews and top picks for the Esports World Cup R6S action on August 8, 2025.

FURIA ESPORTS vs G2 ESPORTS

Best Odds: FURIA -133.33 at BetOnline | G2 -105.26 at SportsBetting.ag
When: August 8, 2025 | 18:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

FURIA come into this semifinal with clean 2-0 sweeps in both the group stage and quarterfinals, leaning heavily on their aggressive early-rounds and map control. G2 Esports, however, look more tested, having survived a gritty series against NiP before dismantling FURIA’s regional rival in Virtus.pro.

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  Fast Payouts

This clash should come down to mid-round adjustments and clutch factor. Given G2’s experience in big matches and their ability to grind out tough wins, we’re backing the European powerhouse to edge this one out.

SPACESTATION GAMING vs TEAM SECRET

Best Odds: SSG +120 at SportsBetting.ag | Secret -172.41 at BetOnline
When: August 8, 2025 | 18:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Spacestation pulled off a big quarterfinal upset by taking down Shopify Rebellion in straight maps, showcasing their depth and composure. Team Secret, on the other hand, have arguably looked like the most complete squad in the tournament, with sharp executes and strong discipline on defense.

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  The bookies' bookie

This should be a battle of tempo, with Secret likely to dictate the pace. They have more structure and seem better equipped to adapt mid-series, giving them the edge heading into this semifinal.