VALORANT World Cup 2025 quarterfinals preview & betting tips

The group stage is over, and eight teams remain in the hunt for the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025 crown. Thursday’s decider matches sealed the final playoff spots, setting up a blockbuster quarterfinal slate with powerhouse clashes and underdog narratives across the board.

Each quarterfinal is a best-of-three series. Here are our expert VALORANT betting picks for the playoffs, with odds from the top bookmakers in United States.

Don’t forget to check the Day 3 recap before diving into today’s action: Esports World Cup 2025 Day 3 Recap

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FNATIC vs KARMINE CORP

Quarterfinal #1

Best Odds: FNC -400 at BetOnline | KC +280 at BetOnline
When: July 11, 2025 | 12:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

Fnatic cruised through the group stage with wins over 100 Thieves and Gen.G, showing the composure and firepower that made them runners-up at VALORANT Masters Toronto. Their synergy and map control remain among the best in the world.

Karmine Corp upset G2 and then edged past Bilibili Gaming to book their playoff spot. They’ve proven capable under pressure, but face a significant step up in competition here.

Fnatic’s experience and tactical variety should see them through comfortably.

Fnatic -1.5 maps (2-0 win)
-111.11 at BetOnline

PAPER REX vs SENTINELS

Quarterfinal #2

Best Odds: PRX -222.22 at BetOnline | SEN +160 at BetOnline
When: July 11, 2025 | 13:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

Masters Toronto champions Paper Rex enter the playoffs as tournament favourites after topping Group A with wins over BLG and Karmine Corp. Their aggressive pace and creative setups continue to overwhelm opponents.

Sentinels fought through a tough bracket with wins over XLG and DRX. They’ve shown resilience, but still display vulnerability against structured sides.

If PRX dictate tempo, they should punch their ticket to the semis.

Paper Rex to win
-222.22 at BetOnline

NRG ESPORTS vs GEN.G

Quarterfinal #3

Best Odds: NRG +160 at BetOnline | GEN -222.22 at BetOnline
When: July 11, 2025 | 14:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

NRG made quick work of Group C, defeating Team Heretics and Rex Regum Qeon with confidence and fluid teamplay. Their mid-round adjustments are a strength, and they’ve been clean on executes.

Gen.G bounced back from a close loss to Fnatic by defeating EDward Gaming for the second time. Their form is peaking at the right moment, with improved clutch play and map variety.

NRG Esports to win
+160 at BetOnline

BBL ESPORTS vs TEAM HERETICS

Quarterfinal #4

Best Odds: BBL -121.95 at BetOnline | TH -108.7 at BetOnline
When: July 11, 2025 | 15:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc)

BBL Esports stunned Sentinels and swept DRX to top their group — one of the most impressive runs so far. They’re playing loose and confident, with a solid core that’s outperforming expectations.

Team Heretics have taken the scenic route, dropping their opener to NRG before battling past Titan Esports Club and RRQ. They’ve shown heart, but they’ll need to tighten up in key moments.

This shapes as a coin-flip — but BBL’s consistency gives them the slight edge.

BBL Esports to win
-121.95 at BetOnline