100 Thieves vs BBL Esports Prediction Esports World Cup 2026

100 Thieves face BBL Esports in the Winner's Match of Group A at Esports World Cup 2026, a Valorant Bo3 on July 4, 2026. Both teams advanced after Day 1 wins, and the winner secures direct advancement out of the group.

Recent form

100 Thieves opened with a clean 2-0 sweep of Rex Regum Qeon, taking Ascent 13-10 and Breeze 13-5. BBL Esports had a rougher path, dropping the opening map to EDward Gaming 16-18 in double overtime on Lotus before firing back to win Ascent 13-7 and Sunset 13-3, closing the series 2-1.

Map pool and veto tendencies

In their opening matches, BBL showed a preference for banning Fracture early while steering vetoes toward Lotus and Ascent, both maps they picked. 100 Thieves looked sharp on Ascent in their sweep, making it a contested pick if either side leaves it open this time.

Key players

100 Thieves field Cryocells, Asuna, bang, vora, and Timotino. BBL Esports field Rosé, Crewen, Loita, Lar0k, and lovers rock. Lar0k was the standout of BBL's opening series with a match-high 293 ACS against EDward Gaming.

Head-to-head

This is the first official encounter between these two rosters across VCT and global LAN events.

What to watch

BBL enters having already proven they can win a three-map series under pressure, while 100 Thieves have yet to be tested past two maps. How BBL's Ascent form holds up against a 100 Thieves side that already won on that map this event is a key storyline.

Where to watch

The match streams on the Esports World Cup's official channels. EsportScanner livestreams every match.

Full AI win probability and breakdown on the match page.

FAQ

When do 100 Thieves and BBL Esports play?

The match is scheduled for July 4, 2026, in the Winner's Match of Group A at Esports World Cup 2026.

What is the match format?

It is a best-of-three (Bo3).