Yakult's Brothers vs Team Liquid Prediction 23 May 2025

Before the tournament began, Yakult’s Brothers were pegged as major underdogs, given that they rank only third in their region and China's recent struggles in the sport. However, Emo and company are playing the tournament of their lives, which is the only way to explain how they've managed to secure three victories in the first group stage, placing them second in the standings, just behind PARIVISION. Even if they start losing matches from here on out, they've already accomplished their goals for this tournament. Nonetheless, it's unlikely the team will want to slow down, as opportunities to compete in major championships are few and far between for them.

V-Tune has proven to be an excellent replacement for miCKe in this tournament. The former 9 Pandas carry entered the championship in top individual form, ensuring that Liquid's performance didn't falter. Alongside the "Liquid" squad, he advanced to the second group stage, largely thanks to victories in their last two matches against BOOM and OG.LATAM. While the team might lack a bit of consistency and aren't quite on PARIVISION's level, they still have a solid shot at making the playoffs. The key will be maintaining their enthusiasm and avoiding a last-place finish in the standings.