Imperial Esports is favored to win against Sharks Esports with odds around 1.65, thanks to their stronger recent form including 4 wins in the last 5 matches and key players like VINI showing exceptional rifling skills in BetBoom RUSH B Summit qualifiers, while Sharks have struggled with only 2 wins in their past 5 outings with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 10:00 PM UTC on January 15, 2026, aligning perfectly with prime viewing hours for global CS2 fans in the BetBoom RUSH B Summit.

This Counter-Strike 2 match is an online event with no physical venue, hosted virtually through the BetBoom RUSH B Summit platform, allowing top-tier competition without stadium constraints.

Imperial Esports is predicted to secure victory with moneyline odds of 1.65, bolstered by their 70% win rate in similar BO3 formats recently and superior map control on Mirage and Inferno, where they've won 8 of their last 10 combined with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

In head-to-head records, Imperial Esports leads Sharks Esports 7-3 over the last 10 encounters, averaging 13-9 round wins per map, with Imperial dominating on Dust2 and Nuke in recent BetBoom RUSH B Summit clashes.