On July 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, the Valorant community will turn its attention to the clash between DRX and Gen.G Esports in the VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2 Group Alpha. This best-of-3 match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to make a strong start in this prestigious tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current form of the teams

DRX comes into this match with a somewhat mixed recent performance. They are currently ranked 7th in terms of earnings over the last six months, having accumulated $150,000 during this period. Their overall win rate stands at 62%, with a slight dip to 33% in the recent month, indicating a challenging period. Their recent matches include losses to Sentinels and BBL Esports at the Esports World Cup 2025, where they finished in the 9-12th place. However, they secured a win against XLG Esports in the same tournament. Their performance in the Asian Champions League 2025 saw them reaching the grand final, only to be bested by Paper Rex.

On the other hand, Gen.G Esports has shown a more consistent form recently. With a win streak of one, they enter this matchup with a 64% overall win rate. Their performance in the last six months has been strong, earning them $180,000, placing them 6th among their peers. Gen.G’s recent achievements include a commendable 3-4th place finish at the Esports World Cup 2025, where they secured victories over Paper Rex, NRG, and EDward Gaming. However, they suffered a narrow defeat to Team Heretics in the semifinals.

Head-to-Head

In their last five encounters, DRX has maintained a dominant position over Gen.G Esports, winning four out of five matches. Their most recent meeting on April 20, 2025, ended with DRX clinching a 2-1 victory. However, Gen.G Esports did manage to secure a win on December 14, 2024, showing that they are capable of turning the tables. Historically, DRX has had a slight edge in these matchups, with a 55% win rate against Gen.G’s 45%.

Prediction

Based on current form and statistical analysis, Gen.G Esports is the favorite in this matchup with a predicted score of 2-1. Their recent performances indicate more consistent form, and their strong finish at the Esports World Cup 2025 underscores their ability to compete at a high level. DRX, although historically strong against Gen.G, is currently the latter team at the peak of their form, so Gen.G Esports is likely to emerge victorious.

Match Prediction: Gen.G Esports 2:1 DRX

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2 takes place from July 15 to August 31 in South Korea, featuring a prize pool of $250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.