Match Prediction: Gen.G - G2 Esports
League of Legends at the Esports World Cup 2025 is moving into the Semifinals, and so are our LoL betting predictions. Today, we’re looking at a high-stakes matchup between one of the tournament’s top favorites — the MSI 2025 champions Gen.G — and one of the strongest teams from the LEC, G2 Esports.
How the bookies view it: Gen.G Gaming Favorite
Before diving into our analysis, let’s first see how the bookmakers rate this matchup and the odds they’re offering. According to the odds, Gen.G are the clear favorites. The odds for their win sit at 1.11, while G2 Esports are heavy underdogs with lines ranging from 5.9 to 6.
This gap comes as no surprise — Gen.G aren’t just tournament favorites, they’re widely considered one of the strongest teams in the world. Their recent victory at MSI 2025 only further cements their position at the top.
That’s the betting market’s perspective — now let’s take a closer look at this matchup and go over some helpful LoL betting tips.
Gen.G form. What result can be expected from Gen.G
Now let’s do the same with Gen.G - take a look at their recent tournaments and results.
Place | Tournament | Tier | Opponent | Score |
1st | 2025 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | T1 | 3:2 |
1st | LCK 2025 Road to MSI | Qualifier | Hanwha Life | 3:2 |
2nd | LCK 2025 Cup | S-Tier | Hanwha Life | 2:3 |
3rd - 4th | KeSPA Cup 2024 | A-Tier | DPlus | 1:2 |
3rd - 4th | 2024 World Championship | S-Tier | T1 | 1:3 |
2nd | LCK 2024 Summer | S-Tier | Hanwha Life | 2:3 |
5th - 8th | Esports World Cup 2024 | S-Tier | Top Esports | 0:2 |
1st | 2024 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | Bilibili Gaming | 3:1 |
1st | LCK 2024 Spring | S-Tier | T1 | 3:2 |
2nd | Esports Shanghai Masters 2023 | A-Tier | EDward Gaming | 1:3 |
5th - 8th | 2023 World Championship | S-Tier | Bilibili Gaming | 2:3 |
1st | LCK 2023 Summer | S-Tier | T1 | 3:0 |
4th | 2023 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | Bilibili Gaming | 0:3 |
1st | LCK 2023 Spring | S-Tier | T1 | 3:1 |
Gen.G have been consistently performing at a high level for several years now. Since the start of the LCK Road to MSI, they haven’t lost a single series, and their back-to-back MSI titles over the past two years are a clear testament to their reliability. In their domestic league — one of the most competitive regions in the world — Gen.G regularly finish on the podium and often take home the championship.
Now, let’s take a look at the player statistics.
ROLE | PLAYER | KDA | KP % | VSPM | DMG % | GOLD % |
TOP | Kiin | 3.8 | 61.7% | 1.11 | 22.1% | 20.6% |
JUNGLE | Canyon | 4.8 | 71% | 1.6 | 16.8% | 19.5% |
MID | Chovy | 5.3 | 68.5% | 1.28 | 27.7% | 22.5% |
BOT | Ruler | 6.0 | 70.7% | 1.34 | 27.1% | 24.3% |
SUPPORT | Duro | 4.1 | 74.6% | 3.43 | 6.6% | 13.1% |
Most Popular Gen.G Champions
The stats are based on the past couple of months, not on all-time performance.
The most popular for Kiin - TOP lane champions remain: Rumble (3 match, 33% win rate), K`Sante (3 matches, 66% win rate), Gwen (2 matches, 100% win rate), Jayce (2 matches, 100% win rate), Renekton (2 match, 50% win rate) and Ambessa (1 match, 100% win rate).
Jungle most popular picks for Canyon are Xin Zhao (3 matches, 0% win rate), Vi (3 matches, 100% win rate), Skarner (3 matches, 100% win rate), Sejuani (2 matches, 50% win rate), Nidalee (2 matches, 100% win rate), Lee Sin (1 matches, 100% win rate) and Nocturne (1 matches, 100% win rate).
Mid-lane most picked champions for Chovy are Teliyah (3 matches, 66% win rate) Ryze (3 matches, 66% win rate), Annie (2 matches, 50% win rate), Aurora (4 matches, 75% win rate), Galio (2 match, 100% win rate), Sylas (2 match, 100% win rate) and Azir (2 match, 50% win rate).
For Ruler (Bot lane), frequent picks included Jhin (3 matches, 66% win rate), Senna (3 matches, 100% win rate), Kalista (1 matches, 0% win rate), Miss Fortune (2 matches, 100% win rate) Lucian (2 matches, 0% win rate), Corki (1 matches, 0% win rate), and Ziggs (1 matches, 0% win rate).
The most popular Support champions for Duro we're Alistar (3 matches, 66% win rate), Rell (2 matches, 0% win rate) Nautilus (3 matches, 100% win rate), Renata Glasc (1 matches, 0% win rate), Braum (2 matches, 0% win rate), Rakan (2 matches, 100% win rate) and Neeko (1 matches, 100% win rate).
G2 Esports form. What result can be expected from G2 Esports
Now let’s do the same with G2 Esports - take a look at their recent tournaments and results.
Place | Tournament | Tier | Opponent | Score |
7th-8th | 2025 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | FlyQuest | 0:3 |
2nd | LEC 2025 Spring | S-Tier | KOI | 1:3 |
2nd | LEC 2025 Winter | S-Tier | Karmine Corp | 0:3 |
9th–11th | 2024 World Championship | S-Tier | Group Stage | 2/3 |
1st | LEC 2024 Season Finals | S-Tier | Fnatic | 3:1 |
1st | LEC 2024 Summer | S-Tier | Fnatic | 3:0 |
3rd–4th | Esports World Cup 2024 | S-Tier | Top Esports | 0:2 |
4th | 2024 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | T1 | 0:3 |
1st | LEC 2024 Spring | S-Tier | Fnatic | 3:1 |
1st | LEC 2024 Winter | S-Tier | MAD Lions | 3:1 |
9th–11th | 2023 World Championship | S-Tier | Group Stage | 2/3 |
1st | LEC 2023 Season Finals | S-Tier | Fnatic | 3:1 |
1st | LEC 2023 Summer | S-Tier | EXCEL | 3:0 |
5th–6th | 2023 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | Bilibili Gaming | 1:3 |
4th | LEC 2023 Spring | S-Tier | MAD Lions | 2:3 |
1st | LEC 2023 Winter | S-Tier | MAD Lions | 3:0 |
As we can see from G2’s results, the team consistently performs at the highest level. They win S-Tier tournaments in their region and also deliver solid results on the international stage.
Role | Player | KDA | KP % | VSPM | DMG % | GOLD % |
TOP | BrokenBlade | 2.8 | 53.1% | 1.03 | 22% | 20.7% |
JUNGLE | SkewMond | 5.2 | 70.1% | 1.54 | 17.7% | 20% |
MID | Caps | 3.7 | 64.7% | 0.99 | 25.4% | 22.6% |
BOT | Hans Sama | 5.1 | 63.2% | 1.16 | 27.5% | 23.5% |
SUPPORT | Labrov | 2.9 | 69.7% | 3.47 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
Most Popular G2 Esports Champions
The stats are based on the past couple of months, not on all-time performance.
The most popular TOP lane champions remain: Jax (3 match, 66% win rate), Ornn (3 matches, 33% win rate), Sion (2 matches, 100% win rate), Camile (2 matches, 50% win rate), Olaf (1 match, 0% win rate), Gnar (2 match, 50% win rate), and Ambessa (1 match, 100% win rate).
Jungle most popular picks for SkewMond are Xin Zhao (5 matches, 100% win rate), Naafiri (2 matches, 50% win rate), Wukong (3 matches, 66% win rate), and Maokai (2 matches, 100% win rate).
Mid-lane most picked champions for G2 Esports Caps are Annie (4 matches, 75% win rate), Ahri (4 matches, 50% win rate), Teliyah (2 matches, 50% win rate), Corki (1 matches, 100% win rate), and Yone (1 match, 100% win rate).
For Hans Sama (Bot lane), frequent picks included Varus (3 matches, 66% win rate), Yasuo (2 matches, 100% win rate), Xayah (2 matches, 50% win rate), Senna (5 matches, 60% win rate), and Kaisa (3 matches, 66% win rate).
The most popular Support champions for Labrov were Alistar (4 matches, 75% win rate), Nautilus (4 matches, 75% win rate), Braum (2 matches, 50% win rate), Leona (2 matches, 66% win rate) and Blitzcrank (2 matches, 50% win rate).
Recent head to head: Gen.G edging it
Gen.G and G2 Esports last faced each other quite recently at MSI 2025, where Gen.G had little trouble defeating the European squad with a 3:1 scoreline.
Players to watch: Ruler and Hans Sama
If you want to make smart bets on League of Legends matches, it’s worth paying special attention to the bot lane — and especially to the ADCs Ruler and HanS Sama. The pace and outcome of the series can heavily depend on how these two perform.
Ruler isn’t just one of the best ADCs in the world — he’s a true veteran of the scene who continues to play at the highest level. At MSI 2025, he once again proved his class with confident plays, perfect positioning, and constant pressure on the opponent. He’s consistent, composed, and rarely makes mistakes in clutch moments. Teams with Ruler in the bot lane can always count on a strong late game and reliable execution of any lead.
HanS Sama, on the other hand, is an aggressive and fearless player who likes to take control from the very beginning. He often picks champions that can dominate the lane and quickly shift the pressure across the map. Most importantly — if you give him too much freedom and don’t keep him in check, it could cost you the entire match. HanS Sama knows how to punish teams that underestimate him and has a history of turning games around in his team’s favor.
This bot lane clash could very well be the deciding factor in the series: the stability and experience of Ruler versus the bold aggression of HanS Sama.
Predicted result of the match
Let’s wrap things up and try to determine the winner of this matchup. The Esports World Cup 2025 is a prestigious tournament where only the strongest teams qualify, so at this stage, anyone can win — or be eliminated.
My LoL betting prediction: a victory for Gen.G.
Despite G2 Esports’ confident win over Bilibili Gaming, I still believe Gen.G will come out on top. First of all, Bilibili Gaming have been in poor form lately — right after the tournament, they immediately replaced their jungler Wei. Secondly, Gen.G are in incredible shape right now, playing like they’re in the zone. Their teamwork and individual performances continue to exceed expectations.
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