BIG will face G2 in the Esports World Cup 2026 Group A upper-bracket semi-final on August 13. The match will be played as a Bo3, and both teams have already started the tournament with a victory.
BIG enter with a five-match winning streak. However, G2 have the higher world ranking and a stronger record on key maps. Therefore, the veto could determine whether BIG can turn their current momentum into an upset.
BIG Bring Strong Recent Form
BIG have won their last six matches, including a 13-9 victory over Aurora in their EWC opener. The German team also defeated Sashi, GenOne, Eternal Fire and Fluxo during the streak. This run gives BIG confidence ahead of their toughest test of the event.
Recent results:
- Aurora 9-13 BIG
- Sashi 1-2 BIG
- GenOne 0-2 BIG
- Eternal Fire 0-2 BIG
- Fluxo 0-2 BIG
blameF has been BIG’s standout player over the past three months. He has recorded a 1.17 rating, 0.76 kills per round and 84.2 ADR. In addition, his 78.8% KAST shows that he has consistently contributed in successful rounds.
BIG are ranked 16th in the VRS. Nevertheless, their winning streak and strong records on Cache, Ancient and Inferno give them clear routes to compete in the veto.
G2 Have the Ranking Advantage
G2 arrived as the No. 11 team in the VRS. Their recent results have been less consistent than BIG’s, but the team defeated M80, Nemiga and Natus Vincere in three of their last five matches.
Recent results:
- G2 13-11 M80
- G2 0-2 Liquid
- G2 2-1 Nemiga
- G2 1-2 Spirit
- G2 2-1 Natus Vincere
HeavyGod has led G2’s individual performance during the last three months. He holds a 1.17 rating, matching blameF, while posting a 1.22 multi-kill rating. Those numbers make him G2’s most important individual threat in the series.
G2 will need to improve on their recent losses to Liquid and Spirit. However, Mirage remains a major strength, and it could become the key battleground against BIG.
Map Pool Could Decide the Series
Stats from the last three months:
- Cache: BIG 100% | G2 —
- Dust2: BIG 67% | G2 33%
- Mirage: BIG 38% | G2 78%
- Inferno: BIG 67% | G2 100%
- Nuke: BIG 50% | G2 —
- Ancient: BIG 75% | G2 33%
- Anubis: BIG — | G2 0%
BIG should aim for Cache or Ancient. They have won all three recent Cache games and hold a 75% win rate over eight Ancient matches. Inferno is another possible BIG pick, although G2 have won all three of their games on the map.
Meanwhile, G2 should look to bring the series to Mirage. They have a 78% win rate across nine matches, while BIG have won only 38% of eight Mirage games. Anubis is unlikely to favor G2, as they have lost all four of their recent matches on the map.
Prediction
BIG have enough form to take one map, particularly if they secure Cache or Ancient through the veto. blameF’s current level also gives the German side a reliable player to build around.
Nevertheless, G2 has stronger options across the likely map pool. Their Mirage advantage, higher ranking and HeavyGod’s impact should give them the edge in a close series.
Prediction: G2 2-1 BIG
