G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves Tips – G2 and 100T Start Their VCT Americas Stage 2 Campaign
G2 Esports and 100 Thieves clash in the opening match of VCT Americas Stage 2 on July 18. While G2 have a strong head-to-head record this season, they are struggling in the current meta, with unresolved role issues. In contrast, 100 Thieves are fresh from winning the Esports World Cup, signaling strong momentum and meta adaptation. However, recent travel and a packed schedule could result in fatigue for 100T, possibly impacting their performance. Key recommendation: 100T's current form gives them an edge, but fatigue remains a factor.
- G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves VALORANT predictions and betting picks for Saturday, July 18, in the first week of VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 (14:00 PDT)
- G2 Esports are expected to shine
- 100 Thieves are in great shape
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G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves Betting Predictions
G2 Esports and 100 Thieves will face off on Saturday, July 18, in the first week of VALROANT Champions Tour 2026 Americas Stage 2, in what promises to be an entertaining affair.
- G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves Betting Predictions
- G2 Esports Are 2-0 Up in Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves Live?
- G2 Esports Looking to Bounce Back
- G2 Esports Squad & Team News
- 100 Thieves Have Momentum On Thier Side
- 100 Thieves Squad & Team News
100 Thieves enter Stage 2 fresh off a title-winning run at the Esports World Cup, which put them under the spotlight as dangerous outsiders to make a run for the VCT trophy.
Meanwhile, G2 Esports are widely considered as VCT Americas’ top team, having dominated the league this season, and will be expected to make another deep run.
100 Thieves have proven they can dance with the world’s elite at the EWC, but it will be interesting to see whether they can translate some of that to the regional league, where they’ve yet to find much success.
- G2 Esports have beaten 100 Thieves twice this season
- 100 Thieves have recently won the Esports World Cup
- Fatigue could play a factor for 100T
G2 Esports Are 2-0 Up in Head-to-Head
G2 Esports have met with 100 Thieves twice this season and won both games.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 | G2 Esports | 2-0 |
| January 19 | VCT 2026 EMEA Kickoff | G2 Esports | 2-1 |
Where to Watch G2 Esports vs 100 Thieves Live?
Broadcasts of the match between G2 Esports and 100 Thieves are available on all major streaming sites. Esports fans can also watch the game unfold via free live streaming services, available on Stake and other prominent bookmakers.
- Visit Stake
- Register with Stake code NEWBONUS or log in to your account
- Navigate to the VALORANT section and open VCT Americas markets
- Open the live stream and explore in-play markets
G2 Esports Looking to Bounce Back
G2 Esports won VCT Americas Stage 1, and have since placed seventh-eighth in VALORANT Masters London and ninth-12th at the Esports World Cup. Not the best showing for G2’s standards, especially after their strong start to the season.
It is fair to feel worried about G2 Esports, who have not looked good in the current meta. Since Stage 1, they’ve looked progressively worse, and even after the Masters, London and EWC, they’ve yet to find any momentum.
A big issue with G2 seems to be their roles, as they’ve yet to figure out what role to give to which player. And until they show some improvement in that department, it is fair to feel worried about G2 Esports.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7 | EWC 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 1-2 (L) |
| July 5 | EWC 2026 | XLG Esports | 2-0 (W) |
| July 3 | EWC 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 1-2 (L) |
| June 14 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | FUT Esports | 0-2 (L) |
| June 13 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | XLG Esports | 1-2 (L) |
G2 Esports Squad & Team News
G2 Esports haven’t made any roster changes.
- Trent "trent" Cairns
- Jacob "valyn" Batio
- Nathan "leaf" Orf
- Alexander "jawgemo" Mor
- Andrej "babybay" Francisty
100 Thieves Have Momentum On Thier Side
100 Thieves turned many heads with their title run at the Esports World Cup 2026, thus building on the success they accomplished in VCT Americas Stage 1, where 100T placed fourth.
While 100T’s run at the EWC - where they bested BBL Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, MIBR, Nongshim RedForce, and NRG - is impressive, it could also work against them. 100T played their last match of the EWC on July 12, meaning they’ve had less than a week to travel back home and prepare for VCT Americas Stage 2.
The packed schedule and long travel will introduce fatigue, as it has for all other teams who made a deep run in the EWC, and consequently likely a worse showing early into Stage 2.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 | EWC 2026 | NRG | 3-1 (W) |
| July 11 | EWC 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 2-1 (W) |
| July 10 | EWC 2026 | MIBR | 2-1 (W) |
| July 4 | EWC 2026 | BBL Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| July 2 | EWC 2026 | Rex Regum Qeon | 2-0 (W) |
100 Thieves Squad & Team News
No roster changes for 100 Thieves.
- Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk
- Matthew "Cryocells" Panganiban
- Timothée "Timotino" Lavigne Dupont
- Jordan "vora" Pulwer
- Sean "bang" Bezerra
Verdict
100 Thieves will likely be fatigued for this match, as they’ve only recently finished their Esports World Cup campaign. However, at the EWC, and even before that, in Stage 1, 100 Thieves have shown good things.
Their run to the EWC title also proves that 100T are comfortable in the current meta, which is something that can’t be said about G2, who’ve looked progressively worse since Stage 1.
Their run to the EWC title also proves that 100T are comfortable in the current meta, which is something that can’t be said about G2, who’ve looked progressively worse since Stage 1.
Admittedly, 100T’s fatigue plays a factor, but they’ve shown better form and better understanding of the meta.
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