On March 31, BOOM Esports and Global Esports will close out the second week of action at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. One team will end the week with a 2:0 record in the group, while the other will fall to 1:1. Let’s assess both teams’ current form and predict the winner based on recent performance and key statistics.

Current Form of the Teams

BOOM Esports

BOOM are making their VCT debut this year after competing on the tier-2 scene. Their run at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff was disappointing — two losses and a 9th–12th place finish. However, they’ve shown clear improvement, upsetting Gen.G Esports in their Pacific Stage 1 opener. With no roster changes since Kickoff, the win highlights their effective training and adjustments.

Global Esports

Global Esports also finished 9th–12th at Kickoff, losing to DetonatioN FocusMe. In 2025, they’ve played four official matches, winning two — against Team Secret and DFM. After completely revamping their roster, the team needed time to develop synergy. Two months without matches may have helped their coordination, and early signs of progress are showing.

Teams’ Map Pool

Projected map veto process:

Ban 1:

• BOOM Esports — Split
• Global Esports — Haven

Pick 1:

• BOOM Esports — Pearl
• Global Esports — Lotus

Ban 2:

• BOOM Esports — Fracture
• Global Esports — Ascent

Decider:

• Icebox

Head-to-Head Matches

The teams have met only once before — in a BO1 showmatch where BOOM Esports came out on top. However, that match had no competitive stakes and shouldn’t be used as a benchmark.

Match Prediction

Both teams are still developing — BOOM aim to establish themselves in the VCT, while Global continue building chemistry after a complete roster overhaul. BOOM have already proven they can beat top-tier opponents, including Gen.G, and are showing clear progress without needing to rely on roster changes. Global Esports have also improved but still lean heavily on individual performances over solid team play. In a closely matched duel, the edge goes to the team with more visible stability.

Prediction: BOOM Esports will win 2:1.

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 runs from March 22 to May 21 in LAN format at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul. Twelve partnered teams from the VCT Pacific region are battling for three spots at Masters Toronto and crucial Pacific Points for Champions qualification.