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100 Thieves vs MIBR Betting Tips – VCT Americas Derby in EWC 2026 Playoffs

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Last updated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 14:42
100 Thieves and MIBR face off in the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, promising a high-stakes and competitive showdown. Although 100T won their previous encounter, MIBR’s strong group stage performance has made them slight favorites this time. However, neither team is flawless; both have shown vulnerabilities, especially on specific maps. With each team likely to secure a map of their preference, spectators can expect a close match, rather than a one-sided affair. The recommendation: Expect a competitive and unpredictable game.
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  • 100 Thieves vs MIBR VALORANT preview and betting picks for Friday, July 10, in the quarterfinals of VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 (15:45 CEST)
  • 100 Thieves have MIBR’s number this season
  • MIBR are expected to win
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100 Thieves vs MIBR Betting Predictions


100 Thieves and MIBR will face off on Friday, July 10, in the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, for a guaranteed top-four finish.

The two teams have met before, during the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 Americas Stage 1 playoffs, when 100 Thieves won. However, despite beating MIBR just two months ago, 100T enter this match as outsiders, mainly due to MIBR’s recent resurgence, which suggests they have found their stride.

While MIBR have looked promising in the group stage, 100 Thieves haven’t disappointed either, suggesting the upcoming clash will be competitive, more than a one-sided stomp.

  • 100 Thieves handled MIBR before this season
  • MIBR are ramping up
  • Expect a competitive game

100 Thieves Lead the Head-to-Head


100 Thieves and MIBR last met in the VCT Americas Stage 1 Playoffs, when 100 Thieves won.

Date
Event
Winner
Result
May 18VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1100 Thieves2-0

Where to Watch 100 Thieves vs MIBR Live?


To watch the 100 Thieves vs MIBR clash live, visit any online esports streaming platform and look for EWC channels. Alternatively, esports fans can set up an account with Stake or another prominent bookmaker to access free live streaming and in-play markets.

  1. Visit Stake
  2. Sign up for an account with Stake code NEWBONUS or log in
  3. Navigate to the VALORANT markets and look for the Esports World Cup category
  4. Watch the live stream and place in-play bets

100 Thieves Can Bite


100 Thieves fought their way through Group A at the Esports World Cup with wins against Rex Regum Qeon (2-0) and BBL Esports (2-1), showing good things across the two maps.

They bested RRQ with relative ease, winning Ascent 13-10 and Breeze 13-5. BBL have caused them more issues, but 100T pulled through with 14-12 on Lotus, 3-13 on Split, and 13-9 on Haven.

Seeing 100T manage only three rounds on Split is worrying, especially considering MIBR are good on the map. But 100T are no slouches on other maps in the rotation, so things are not as grim as they may seem.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
July 4EWC 2026BBL Esports2-1 (W)
July 2EWC 2026Rex Regum Qeon2-0 (W)
May 30EWC 2026LOUD3-0 (W)
May 28EWC 2026 Americas QualifierFURIA2-0 (W)
May 23EWC 2026 Americas QualifierNRG0-2 (L)

100 Thieves Squad & Team News


100 Thieves have not announced any roster changes.

  • Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk
  • Matthew "Cryocells" Panganiban
  • Timothée "Timotino" Lavigne Dupont
  • Jordan "vora" Pulwer
  • Sean "bang" Bezerra

MIBR Are Slowly Ramping Up


MIBR have looked very solid in the group stage. Despite going 2-1, MIBR have produced two very good games, crushing Global Esports and beating AG.AL.

The clash against Global Esports was a one-sided stomp, as MIBR won with 13-2 on Lotus and 13-3 on Haven. While they failed to keep up with Team Heretics (0-2), MIBR turned on their jets in the final game and reverse-swept AG.AL.

The series could’ve easily ended in a 2-0 sweep for MIBR, but they ran out of steam on Lotus (13-15), before running over the Chinese team with 13-6 on Split and 13-4 on Ascent.

Besides the loss to Team Heretics, MIBR have been showing good things and look more than ready to make a run.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
July 7EWC 2026AG.AL2-1 (W)
July 5EWC 2026Team Heretics0-2 (L)
July 3EWC 2026Global Esports2-0 (W)
May 29EWC 2026 Americas QualifierLeviatan3-0 (W)
May 28EWC 2026 Americas QualifierKRU Esports2-0 (W)

MIBR Squad & Team News


MIBR haven’t made any roster changes.

  • Erick "aspas" Santos
  • Roberto "Mazino" Rivas
  • Ian "tex" Botsch
  • Zachary "zekken" Patrone
  • Andrew "Verno" Maust

Verdict

MIBR lost to 100 Thieves when these two teams last met, but are expected to win on Friday. This does not come as a surprise, as MIBR have looked very potent during the EWC 2026 group stage. However, it is fair to question whether they deserve to be viewed as the better team.

Both squads have shown good things and some cracks, namely in their map pools. But comparing the map pools of 100T and MIBR, there’s a good chance each side will get one map they’re comfortable on. Expect a close game.

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