Which Competitor Possesses the Lowest Odds for Victory in the ESWC Rocket League Championship?
The highly anticipated Esports World Cup Rocket League tournament is set to kick off on August 14th, with some of the best teams in the world competing for a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool. Among the top contenders are Team Falcons, Team Vitality, Dignitas, NRG, and Karmine Corp, seeded based on their performances at the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Raleigh Major in June.
Past Performances
Team Falcons, favourites coming into the tournament, had a stellar run, winning the Raleigh Major and playing in front of the home crowd in Riyadh. Team Vitality, with two of the three defending champions and strong players like Alexis "zen" Bernier as captain, were also serious contenders. Karmine Corp had a very strong year, winning the Birmingham Major earlier in 2025, although they lost to Twisted Minds at the Raleigh Major. Geekay Esports qualified based on RLCS ranking and were participants replacing Gentle Mates Alpine, who did not qualify.
2025 Esports World Cup Results and Predictions
Despite the favouritism towards Team Falcons, Karmine Corp stole the show at the Esports World Cup. They decisively won the grand final 4-1 over Geekay Esports, claiming $400,000 of the prize pool. Their victory marked their second major win in 2025, establishing them as the team to beat going forward.
Team Vitality, predicted to be strong, did not win, though they fielded top players and had a competitive squad. Geekay Esports performed well to reach the finals despite not participating in the Raleigh Major, showing the depth of competition. Other teams like Twisted Minds were strong in other esports but less highlighted in the Rocket League final outcome at the EWC.
Current Odds and Recent Performances
At the time of writing, Team Falcons have the shortest odds to win the Rocket League title at +275, according to legal sports betting sites. Karmine Corp have the second shortest odds, followed closely by Team Vitality and Dignitas, with NRG and FURIA having odds of 700 and 800 respectively.
FURIA, who have won five out of six open events at the Birmingham and Raleigh majors this year, finished 3rd-4th at Birmingham and 9th-11th at the Raleigh Major, raising questions about their competition. They finished 5th-8th at last year's Esports World Cup. On the other hand, Team Falcons have won their last six consecutive tournaments, including the 2025 Rocket League Championship Series Raleigh Major in June.
Dignitas had a remarkable performance at the Raleigh Major, finishing in second place after a poor showing at the Birmingham Major. They hadn't competed in a major tournament since 2023 and hadn't finished better than ninth in any major tournament since 2021.
In summary, Karmine Corp, the underdogs, emerged as the champion of the 2025 Esports World Cup, demonstrating top form and becoming the dominant Rocket League team of the year. The tournament promises to be an exciting event, with many top teams vying for the title. Stay tuned for updates as the action unfolds!
[1] RLCS Raleigh Major Results and Recap: Team Falcons Take the Crown - Esports News UK [2] Team Vitality Roster, Players, and Schedule - Esports One [3] Karmine Corp Wins Esports World Cup 2025 - Esports Pro [4] Geekay Esports Qualifies for Esports World Cup 2025 - Dexerto [5] Twisted Minds' Journey in the Esports World Cup 2025 - Esports Insider
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