BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming Betting Tips – BBL and EDG Clash in EWC 2026
BBL Esports and EDward Gaming will meet for the first time this season in the opening round of Group A at the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026. While BBL are slightly favored thanks to their stronger regional background, EDward Gaming's third-place finish at Masters London signals their international potential. BBL's recent form is mediocre despite high early-season results, whereas EDG continue to surpass expectations at major events. The matchup promises excitement with both squads fielding unchanged lineups. Watch live on popular esports platforms or select bookmakers.
- BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming VALORANT betting preview and picks for Thursday, July 2, in the first round of Group A at VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 (13:00 CEST)
- BBL Esports are favoured to win
- Both teams have the tools to make a deep run
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BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming Betting Predictions
BBL Esports and EDward Gaming are set to lock horns on Thursday, July 2, in the opening round of Group A at the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026, marking the first clash between the two teams.
- BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of 2026
- Where to Watch BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming Live?
- BBL Esports Looking to Prove Themselves
- BBL Esports Squad & Team News
- EDward Gaming Are Not to Be Ignored
- EDward Gaming Squad & Team News
Widely regarded as the best Chinese team, EDward Gaming head to Paris for the EWC following a very promising performance at Masters London, where they secured a bronze medal, thus proving they are among the world’s elite teams.
Meanwhile, BBL Esports missed the Masters event entirely after a rough showing in VCT EMEA Stage 1.
Despite not making it to the Masters stage, BBL are viewed as favourites for this game, which mainly has to do with the fact that BBL hail from a stronger region. However, that does not make EDG any less of a threat, especially after what they showed in London.
- EDward Gaming placed third in Masters London
- BBL Esports hail from a stronger region
- EDG have a realistic chance to win
First Meeting of 2026
BBL Esports and EDward Gaming have yet to meet this season.
Where to Watch BBL Esports vs EDward Gaming Live?
VALORANT fans can watch the clash between BBL Esports and EDward Gaming on any popular esports streaming site. Alternatively, setting up an account with prominent bookmakers with in-play markets will also grant you access to free EWC live streaming options.
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- Navigate to the VALORANT tab and find EWC markets
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BBL Esports Looking to Prove Themselves
BBL Esports started the season with a gold medal from the EMEA Kickoff event, to which they added a top-six finish in the Masters Santiago. However, since then, they’ve not accomplished much, ending VCT EMEA Stage 1 in seventh-eighth place and the EWC qualifiers in third.
Entering the Esports World Cup as Europe’s third seed, BBL Esports are not to be overlooked, although their performances since EMEA Kickoff have been very mediocre. The ceiling is there, but BBL have a lot more to prove.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | Natus Vincere | 3-0 (W) |
| May 30 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | FUT Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| May 24 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | Eternal Fire | 2-0 (W) |
| May 22 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | Fnatic | 0-2 (L) |
| May 9 | VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 | Team Heretics | 0-2 (L) |
BBL Esports Squad & Team News
No recent roster changes for BBL Esports.
- Ali "Crewen" Sargin
- Yusuf "Lar0k" Kanber
- Utku "Loita" Kart
- Umut "lovers rock" Pekdoğan
- Eren "Rosé" Erzan
EDward Gaming Are Not to Be Ignored
EDward Gaming are perennial underdogs in international events. Hailing from VCT China, which is widely considered the weakest of the four regions, EDG usually do not get much respect – however, they have been fairly consistent in proving the doubters wrong.
More recently, EDward Gaming stepped up big time in Masters London, where they placed third by beating FUT Esports and XLG Esports, even forcing a highly competitive three-map game against Paper Rex in the upper bracket finals.
While EDG might not get to play many great teams during regular seasons, they seem to have done fine on the international stage, making it hard to question them and their chances to impress in France.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | Leviatan | 0-3 (L) |
| June 19 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | Paper Rex | 1-2 (L) |
| June 15 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | XLG Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| June 13 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | FUT Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| May 24 | CN EVO Series A2 | TYLOO | 0-2 (L) |
EDward Gaming Squad & Team News
EDward Gaming haven’t made any roster changes.
- Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang
- Zhang "Smoggy" Zhao
- Wang "nobody" Senxu
- Zhang "Jieni7" Juntai
- Wan "CHICHOO" Shunzhi
Verdict
BBL Esports hail from a stronger region, but that is realistically the only good reason to take their side in this contest. EDward Gaming might not have a chance to be properly tested during regular seasons, but even with that handicap, they tend to perform in international events.
Their run to the bronze medal at the Masters in London is a very good indication of how high this team can fly. And even though BBL’s ceiling might be higher, BBL’s form isn’t great.
Their run to the bronze medal at the Masters in London is a very good indication of how high this team can fly. And even though BBL’s ceiling might be higher, BBL’s form isn’t great.
EDward Gaming To Win
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