VCT EMEA Stage 2 betting picks & top odds – August 7, 2025

Gentle Mates will seek a crucial victory against GIANTX in VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 action this Thursday, followed by a Group Omega mid-table clash between Natus Vincere and Karmine Corp. With playoff spots on the line, we are in for two exciting VALORANT fixtures with a couple of betting opportunities to explore.

GENTLE MATES vs GIANTX

Best Odds: M8 -120.48 at BetOnline | GX -113.64 at BetOnline
When: August 7, 2025 | 17:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Gentle Mates will seek their first victory of VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 when they face GIANTX, who have managed two wins from the first three weeks of play. However, despite holding a much worse record, the best VALORANT betting sites have Gentle Mates priced at the same odds.

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  Fast Payouts

GIANTX have looked only slightly better this stage, so it is not fair to take their side based on that alone. It is, however, fair to doubt Gentle Mates after they’ve choked maps in each of their last two games: 12-4 against Team Heretics and 12-5 against BBL Esports.

Slip-ups like that indicate deeper issues, making it hard to trust Gentle Mates.

NATUS VINCERE vs KARMINE CORP

Best Odds: NAVI +100 at SportsBetting.ag | KC -133.33 at BetOnline
When: August 7, 2025 | 20:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Natus Vincere edged past Apeks in the first week and then were crushed by Team Liquid next round. Despite the rough start, NAVI showed up in Week 3 and nearly handed Fnatic their first loss of the stage.

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  The bookies' bookie

It was one of Natus Vincere’s best games of the season and a very promising sign ahead of their clash with Karmine Corp, who have been anything but convincing in their last two victories against Apeks and KOI.

There are some questions about whether NAVI’s close game against Fnatic was a fluke. Even so, it is hard to make a solid case for Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro and his crew at these prices after their iffy recent displays.