VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025 Day 2 betting tips & predictions

VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025 kicked off on Tuesday, July 8, with the first round of the group stage. Here are our VALORANT betting picks for the Wednesday elimination fixtures, with esports odds courtesy of the top bookmakers in United States.

Don’t forget to check the Day 1 recap before diving into today’s action: Esports World Cup 2025 Day 1 Recap

On Wednesday, July 9, the second phase of the group stage continues with four best-of-three elimination matches. Each loser is sent home, while each winner must still play a decider match later this week to reach the playoffs.

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BILIBILI GAMING vs G2 ESPORTS

Group A Elimination Match
Winner plays Karmine Corp in the Group A decider

Best Odds: BLG -161.29 at BetOnline | G2 +120 at BetOnline
When: July 9, 2025 | 12:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

Bilibili Gaming made a statement in their 14-16 loss to Paper Rex, pushing the tournament favourites to the limit. They looked composed, drilled, and ready for more.

By contrast, G2 Esports were overwhelmed by Karmine Corp in a 6-13 defeat. With star player Nathan “leaf” Orf unavailable due to medical leave, G2 will need a massive step up to stay in the race.

As the betting suggests, this is BLG’s match to lose.

Bilibili Gaming to win
-161.29 at BetOnline

SENTINELS vs XLG ESPORTS

Group B Elimination Match
Winner plays DRX in the Group B decider

Best Odds: SEN -1000 at BetOnline | XLG +500 at BetOnline
When: July 9, 2025 | 13:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

Sentinels pushed BBL Esports to 14-12 but ultimately fell short in crunch time. Still, their aggressive style and firepower looked playoff-worthy.

XLG were no match for DRX in their 6-13 defeat. The team’s recent roster changes have left them disjointed and vulnerable.

Sentinels should take this clean — though DRX will be a tougher test in the next round.

Sentinels -1.5 maps
-192.31 at BetOnline

TEAM HERETICS vs TITAN ESPORTS CLUB

Group C Elimination Match
Winner plays RRQ in the Group C decider

Best Odds: TH -454.55 at BetOnline | TEC +300 at BetOnline
When: July 9, 2025 | 14:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

Team Heretics fell flat in their 4-13 loss to NRG, but this is still a roster loaded with international experience and recent success in EMEA play.

Titan Esports Club looked shaky against RRQ and lacked the depth to match top-tier squads over a best-of-three.

Expect a bounce-back win from Heretics — and then a proper test when they face RRQ.

Team Heretics -1.5 maps
-117.65 at BetOnline

100 THIEVES vs EDWARD GAMING

Group D Elimination Match
Winner plays Gen.G in the Group D decider

Best Odds: 100T -105.26 at BetOnline | EDG -128.21 at BetOnline
When: July 9, 2025 | 15:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

100 Thieves nearly stunned Fnatic in an 11-13 thriller, showcasing sharp executes and crisp synergy. That performance should inspire confidence.

EDward Gaming, meanwhile, looked lost in their 4-13 loss to Gen.G. Despite their talent, they’ve yet to put together a complete showing on LAN this year.

This one could go either way, but 100T feel better positioned to advance.

100 Thieves to win
-105.26 at BetOnline