Rocket League EWC: Group B betting tips & preview 12/8
The Rocket League competition at the Esports World Cup gets underway on Wednesday, with the world’s best teams beginning their quest for a share of the US$1.025 million prize pool at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The opening day features eight best-of-five group stage clashes, with European powerhouses Karmine Corp and Team Vitality among the headline acts as the tournament begins.
Below we have previewed all four Rocket League Esports World Cup Group B matches on the opening day of the event.
Karmine Corp vs Wildcard
Odds: Karmine Corp 1.05 | Wildcard 8.00
Karmine Corp enter the tournament as one of the favourites after winning the RLCS Kickoff Weekend and remain among the highest-ranked Rocket League teams in the world, making them a daunting first-round opponent. Wildcard were Oceania’s representatives after another strong regional campaign, but the Australians face a huge step up in class against the defending Esports World Cup champions.
Recommend bet: Karmine Corps to win 3-0 (Correct map score) at 1.90.
R8 Esports vs Team Falcons
Odds: R8 Esports 4.40 | Team Falcons 1.18
Team Falcons continue to be the benchmark for the MENA region and arrive after another impressive international season, having established themselves as one of the genuine title contenders. R8 Esports have shown steady improvement throughout 2026 but will need a major upset to overcome a Falcons side that consistently sits near the top of global power rankings. The Falcons are incredibly short for the clash and should account for R8 Esports with a minimum fuss. We’re looking to Maps Handicap betting for this clash.
Our tip: Team Falcons -1.5 maps at 1.50
Gentle Mates vs Five Fears
Odds: Gentle Mates 1.03 | Five Fears 9.75
Gentle Mates claimed the 2026 RLCS Boston Major title and have cemented themselves among the world’s elite, making them overwhelming favourites to begin with a victory. Five Fears qualified from the Sub-Saharan African region and will relish the opportunity on the international stage, although they face one of the toughest possible opening assignments. We’re pretty confident this once will be over in three maps, but if you think Five Fears could steal a map there is some great value to be found at esports betting sites.
Recommended bet: Under 3.5 total maps
MIBR.LOS vs Spacestation Gaming
Odds: MIBR.LOS 4.40 | Spacestation Gaming 1.18
This shapes as one of the more intriguing opening fixtures, with Spacestation Gaming carrying the tag of favourites thanks to another consistent RLCS campaign and their status as one of North America’s leading organisations. MIBR.LOS have become South America’s premier hope after strong regional performances and possess enough firepower to challenge if they can withstand Spacestation’s aggressive style early in the series. While Spacestation are deserving favourites, an upset in this early round would not surprise and the value is there.
WGL’s best bet: MIBR.Los to win at 4.40 with Betway.com.
