On May 4, 2025, at 11:00 UTC, BOOM Esports will face off against Paper Rex in a best-of-three series during the playoffs of VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. This match will take place in the lower bracket of the tournament, which is being held in South Korea. We have analyzed the teams' statistics and current form to predict the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current Team Form

BOOM Esports has been showcasing strong performances lately. They boast an impressive overall win rate of 73%, with a slight dip to 64% over the past six months, but they have climbed back to 75% in the past month. Their recent form includes victories over teams like DRX and DetonatioN FocusMe, although they recently suffered a defeat against Gen.G Esports in the upper bracket semifinals. Despite this loss, their performance in VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 has been consistent, including a previous win over Paper Rex in early April. Currently, BOOM Esports does not have a winning streak, as they lost their last match.

On the other hand, Paper Rex is on the rise with a recent three-match winning streak. Their overall win rate stands at 66%, increasing to 75% over the last month. Despite a tough start to the tournament, including a loss to BOOM Esports, they have bounced back with wins over teams like T1 and Global Esports. Paper Rex's recent half-year earnings of $20,000 place them at 23rd in the earnings ranking, highlighting their competitive presence on the scene.

Head-to-Head

In their previous encounter during VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, BOOM Esports managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Paper Rex. This win strengthens BOOM Esports' perfect head-to-head record against Paper Rex. The maps favored BOOM Esports, and they demonstrated strong control and execution on the maps.

Prediction

Based on the analysis of recent performances, BOOM Esports is the favorite in this match. Their overall win rate and previous victory over Paper Rex give them a significant advantage. Although Paper Rex has shown improvement, the stability and strategic prowess of BOOM Esports make them the likely winners in this best-of-three series.

Prediction: BOOM Esports 2:0 Paper Rex

BME (2.10) vs. PRX (1.65) — May 4, 2025, 11:00 UTC.

Odds are sourced from Stake.com and are accurate at the time of publication.

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 runs from March 22 to May 11 in South Korea with a prize pool. You can follow tournament news, schedule, and results on the official tournament page.