Team Liquid vs. ROC Esports Prediction on July 31, 2025

Match info

Overwatch is one of the few confirmed titles at this year’s and next year’s Esports World Cup. The official name of the Overwatch tournament embedded in the broader EWC 2025, the world’s largest multi-title eSports festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 Midseason Championship (OWCS MSC), and is running from July 31 to August 3. The American side, Team Liquid, and hosts, ROC Esports, are the two teams vying for the title and a piece of a $1 million prize pool. Their match is the Group B opener, set to start on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. AST (local time) at Qiddiya Arena. The match format is Ft2.

Meeting statistics

Current form & playstyle: Team Liquid

• Recent form: Won 4 of their last 5 matches. Overall ~67% win rate in the last 30 days
• Playstyle: A veteran NA roster known for strategic execution, stable rotations, and disciplined teamfighting under pressure. Recent metas have favored their structured play

Current form & playstyle: ROC Esports

• Recent form: 2 of their last 5 matches were wins, but currently they are on a 5-match losing streak, with no activity in the past 30 days. Their global ranking: ~#22, compared to TL’s #16
• Playstyle: Asian powerhouse with names like “Diya”, “JinMu”, “Lengsa”, and “Molly” in their lineup. Known for raw firepower and clutch potential, though their consistency has wavered. They faltered in the last stage despite some strong individual displays

Head-to-head

No previous official matches between them — this is their first meeting.

Match analytics

Odds from every reputable eSports betting site heavily favor Team Liquid, while ROC Esports are underdogs. Main bet: Straight-up win on Team Liquid is a strong and low-risk option, and for that, the odds are released, though very short, such as 1.20 on Optibet. Map bet: Consider betting on a 2–0 sweep for TL. ROC’s inconsistency might make them susceptible.