The Swiss Stage of VCT 2025: Masters Toronto has kicked off with a surge of excitement and fierce competition. As fans dive into the spectacle of international VALORANT, some of the most well-known community talents and personalities have shared their Pick'Em predictions for who will advance and who will dominate. We've compiled these expert takes to give you a comprehensive look into how the scene’s sharpest minds envision the Swiss stage unfolding.

Pansy

Lauren "Pansy" Scott, one of the most iconic voices in VALORANT commentary, delivered a confident and balanced prediction lineup. She selected Team Heretics, Sentinels, Paper Rex, and Gen.G Esports to advance from the Swiss stage. Her pick for the undefeated team was TH, with a clean 2-0 start.

Why it’s interesting: Pansy’s trust in Team Heretics reflects their recent strong form and cohesive gameplay. Including Sentinels and PRX shows a balanced valuation of both American firepower and Pacific flair. Her acknowledgment of Gen.G adds tactical depth, considering their evolving macro-strategy.

Doenmo

Ahn "Doenmo" Seung-won brings a refreshing regional diversity to his bracket. He selected Paper Rex, Bilibili Gaming, Sentinels, and Gen.G to advance, and surprisingly picked Paper Rex to go undefeated.

Why it’s interesting: PRX getting a 2-0 nod makes this bracket immediately stand out. Doenmo clearly believes PRX’s wild tempo and fearless approach can dismantle structure-heavy teams early. Backing both BLG and Gen.G underscores a belief that the East is on the rise — one of the few predictions not to include Team Heretics, making it the most regionally unorthodox pick so far.

Plat Chat

The popular Plat Chat podcast crew mirrored Pansy’s exact pick’em lineup: TH, SEN, PRX, and GEN as the teams to advance, and again TH as the only team to stay undefeated.

Why it’s interesting: The unanimous picks suggest an analytical consensus about the current tier-1 global structure. The absence of bold underdog choices shows confidence in historically consistent teams, favoring structure and form over potential upsets.

Clutch-Fi

Clutch-Fi went for a classic split of consistency and potential. His advancing four include Team Heretics, Team Liquid, Sentinels, and Gen.G. His undefeated pick? Team Heretics at 2-0.

Why it’s interesting: Among the few who put faith in Team Liquid. While Heretics and Sentinels are widely considered safe bets, this bracket gains nuance with Team Liquid’s methodical structure and Gen.G’s calculated aggression. His prediction suggests a belief that calm, disciplined teams will outperform volatile firepower.

TcK

Well-known streamer Heitor “TcK” Tomazela brought a slight twist to the meta picks. While he included TH, SEN, and GEN like his peers, he swapped out PRX in favor of BLG — giving more weight to the Chinese circuit. His undefeated prediction remained with TH.

Why it’s interesting: TCK’s pick of BLG over PRX underscores rising confidence in China’s rapidly improving teams. It’s a recognition of BLG’s adaptability and raw firepower, especially considering their regional dominance.

Achilios

Veteran caster Seth "Achilios" King delivered a structured yet bold prediction, picking Sentinels, Team Heretics, Paper Rex, and Gen.G as the four teams advancing through the Swiss Stage. His standout choice? Sentinels to go undefeated with a 2-0 record.

Why it’s interesting: By placing Sentinels as his top-performing team, Achilios showcases confidence in their current form and leadership. The inclusion of Heretics and Gen.G aligns with broader analyst sentiment, while Paper Rex rounds out his bracket with stylistic unpredictability. His lineup highlights a balance of mechanical dominance, regional variety, and LAN resilience.

WiPR

Analyst Renaud "WiPR" Malfait introduced the most notable variation so far. His top advancing four were GEN, TH, SEN, and BLG. Unlike most, he didn’t put TH as undefeated. Instead, he crowned GEN with the 2-0 record.

Why it’s interesting: This stands out as one of the few predictions placing Gen.G above TH. WiPR’s faith in Gen.G's structure-first gameplay and clutch potential highlights a shift in opinion that Gen.G might finally turn their high ceiling into results on the big stage.

Tarik

Former CS:GO pro and Twitch superstar Tarik "tarik" Celik delivered what many call the "NA dream bracket". His top four includes SEN, PRX, GEN, and TH — but uniquely places Sentinels as the only undefeated team at 2-0.

Why it’s interesting: Tarik’s pick of SEN to dominate reflects both his close proximity to the team and his inside knowledge of their scrim performance. This prediction puts Sentinels’ preparation and team synergy front and center. Choosing PRX alongside indicates recognition of their high-tempo, chaotic style that continues to dismantle slow-play teams.

Xccurate

Former T1 player and current content creator Kevin "Xccurate" Susanto takes a data-driven, form-conscious approach to his Swiss Stage predictions. He picked Team Heretics, Sentinels, Gen.G, and Bilibili Gaming to advance, with Heretics going undefeated.

Why it’s interesting: Xccurate’s bracket strikes a thoughtful balance between established favorites and emerging tactical threats. Heretics and Sentinels are widely seen as the safest picks, while Gen.G and BLG showcase his belief in the rising strategic discipline of top Asian teams.

TenZ

Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, star player and fan-favorite, brought a clear and aggressive outlook to his Pick'Ems. He selected Heretics (undefeated), Paper Rex, Sentinels, and Bilibili Gaming to advance — mirroring confidence in both regional strength and LAN-tested teams.

Why it’s interesting: TenZ’s trust in Heretics to go flawless aligns with the majority, but the addition of BLG over Liquid or MIBR showcases his faith in China’s explosive entry into the international stage. The combination of PRX’s chaos, SEN’s resilience, and Heretics’ structure highlights a strategic yet high-mechanical approach to his bracket.

The VCT 2025: Masters Toronto Swiss Stage has sparked lively debate among analysts, pros, and fans alike. While teams like Team Heretics, Sentinels, and Gen.G have become near-unanimous favorites to advance — with many putting Heretics at a flawless 2-0 — there’s still room for surprises. The growing trust in BLG as a Chinese powerhouse shows shifting regional perceptions. Let’s see how the predictions play out as the tournament unfolds!