Friday, May 9 — the last working day of the week — will be packed with VALORANT action, as tier-1 matches are set to take place across three regions: EMEA, Pacific, and China. We’ve analyzed the form and results of various teams and present below the top five betting options for May 9.

Gen.G to beat Rex Regum Qeon (1.50)

The playoff stage of VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 continues on May 9 with Gen.G facing Rex Regum Qeon. Although both teams have already secured their spots at Masters Toronto, neither plans to slow down as a slot at EWC 2025 is on the line. Despite Rex Regum Qeon’s recent improvement, Gen.G remains the favorite. We predict their victory, with odds at 1.50.

DRX vs Paper Rex: Total Maps Over 2.5 (1.82)

The second match on May 9 in VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 features Paper Rex against DRX. The teams have faced each other five times over the past two years, and not once has there been a clean sweep. A bet on total maps over 2.5 is a good option to add excitement to the match and offers solid odds at 1.82.

EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix: Exact Score 2:0 (1.78)

Following their VCT 2025: China Stage 1 setback, EDward Gaming returns to action against FunPlus Phoenix in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2 x Asian Champions League. Two final Chinese slots for the Esports World Cup 2025 are at stake. Despite finishing fourth in Stage 1, EDward remains one of the region’s strongest teams, while FunPlus has shown instability with 5 clean losses in their last 9 games — one of which was against EDward Gaming. Hence, we predict another 2:0 win for EDward Gaming with odds at 1.78.

Dragon Ranger Gaming vs Titan Esports Club: TEC to Win at Least One Map (1.35)

The Evolution Series Act 2 continues with a heated clash between Dragon Ranger Gaming and Titan Esports Club. This will be their third meeting in 2025 and fifth in the past two years. None of the previous four matches ended in a sweep, so we expect a competitive series with TEC winning at least one map. The odds for this outcome are 1.35. It’s one of the smart bets for May 9 and can be included in a parlay, for instance, with EDward Gaming’s win over FunPlus Phoenix.

T1 Academy to Beat Dplus KIA (1.32)

We’ll wrap up the list with a non-tier-1 match — T1 Academy vs. Dplus KIA, the favorite and underdog of the VALORANT Challengers 2025 Korea: Stage 2 regular season. The odds for T1 Academy’s win are 1.32, which is attractive given their first-place standing versus Dplus KIA’s last.

Friday, May 9, will bring fans a full slate of exciting matches. The Stage 2 competitions in Challengers 2025 Korea and North America will offer a glimpse into amateur play. Meanwhile, matches in EMEA Stage 1, Pacific Stage 1, and China Evolution Series Act 2 will showcase the best teams across three regions. Follow the action on the professional VALORANT scene, watch the games, and analyze them to sharpen your insights and make smarter bets for future tournaments.