The rematch between DetonatioN FocusMe and Global Esports will take place on March 22. Both teams are in Group Alpha at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. In this article, we will predict the winner based on statistics and the current form of both teams.

Current Team Form

DetonatioN FocusMe

The season started off moderately for DetonatioN FocusMe, but compared to last year, it has been quite successful. The team placed 5th-6th at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, managing to defeat PaperRex along the way. This year, the team has played four matches, winning two and losing two, including a victory over Global Esports.

Before the season began, DetonatioN FocusMe completely revamped their roster, and now the team is gradually finding their rhythm.

Global Esports

For Global Esports, the season started worse than it did for DetonatioN FocusMe. The team placed 9th-12th out of 12 teams at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff. It was DetonatioN FocusMe that eliminated them from the tournament. The team has played three matches and secured only one victory—against Team Secret.

Like DetonatioN FocusMe, Global Esports also completely rebuilt their roster. However, the players have not yet developed strong synergy or found their playstyle. There is hope that the two extra months without official matches have benefited them, allowing them to prepare better for this encounter.

Map Pool Analysis

DetonatioN FocusMe

• Prioritizes banning Fracture and Split in recent matches.
• Most frequently picks Pearl.
• Most popular maps in the last six months: Ascent and Lotus (5 matches each, 40% win rate).
• Highest win rate: Split (100%), but played only twice.

Global Esports

• Prioritizes banning Haven in recent matches.
• Most frequently picks Split.
• Most popular map: Split (3 matches, 67% win rate).
• Highest win rate: Pearl (100%), but played only once.

Predicted Map Picks and Bans

Bans:

• DetonatioN FocusMe bans Fracture.
• Global Esports bans Haven.

Picks:

• DetonatioN FocusMe picks Pearl.
• Global Esports picks Split.

Second Ban Phase:

• DetonatioN FocusMe bans Icebox.
• Global Esports bans Lotus.

Decider:

• Ascent remains.

Head-to-Head Record

The total number of encounters between these teams is three, but with the new rosters, they have played only once. Two months ago, at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, DetonatioN FocusMe secured a confident 2-0 victory.

Match Prediction

DetonatioN FocusMe have already shown that they can defeat Global Esports. Moreover, they appear more stable as they have started to establish their playstyle. Global Esports have had time to prepare, but they have yet to display a high level of team synergy. Their results have been underwhelming, and there are no guarantees that they have significantly improved since VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff.

Considering these factors, DetonatioN FocusMe are the favorites in this match, with the most likely score being 2-1 in their favor.

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 takes place from March 22 to May 21 in a LAN format at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul. The twelve partnered VCT Pacific teams are competing for three spots at Masters Toronto as well as valuable Pacific Points, which are essential for qualifying for the upcoming World Championship.