EDward Gaming takes on Turkey’s FUT Esports in the upper bracket quarterfinals of VALORANT Masters London today, a best-of-three series scheduled for 14:00 local time at the Copper Box Arena. It’s a pivotal moment for China’s competitive VALORANT scene, with EDG serving as one of the nation’s final two representatives still alive in the tournament.
The other? Xi Lai Gaming, who face G2 in a separate quarterfinal matchup.
The matchup and what the rankings suggest
On paper, EDG enter as clear favorites. The Chinese squad sits at approximately 18th in the global rankings, while FUT Esports clock in around 42nd.
History offers EDG some additional comfort here. The two teams met during the 2024 Champions group stage, and EDG took that encounter 2-0.
