G2 Esports will look to continue their strong form when they face off against Astralis in the playoffs of the Esports World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for August 19th at 14:00 GMT.

G2 Esports vs Astralis in the Esports World Cup 2026 Playoffs Esports World Cup 2026 · Playoffs
G2 2 : 1 Astralis

G2 Esports enter the playoff matchup on a five-game streak, having won four of their last five matches (4-1). They currently sit at #10 in our ranking. Astralis are also in good form, winning three of their last five matches (3-2) and holding the #11 spot in our ranking.

The two teams have a history of intense battles. In their most recent encounter on July 29th, 2023 at IEM Cologne, G2 Esports emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Prior to that, G2 Esports also secured a 2-0 win against Astralis on May 8th, 2023, again at IEM Cologne.

Our forecast makes G2 Esports the favorite at ~59%.