On August 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, Dragon Ranger Gaming will face off against XLG Esports in a best-of-3 series as part of the VCT 2025: China Stage 2 Group Omega. This match is set to provide thrilling action as both teams compete in this prestigious tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current form of the teams

Dragon Ranger Gaming has been experiencing a challenging period recently. Their overall win rate stands at 48%, with a slight dip to 42% over the past year and 38% in the last six months. However, they managed to achieve a 50% win rate in the recent month, indicating some improvement. Unfortunately, their current streak is not favorable, as they have not won their last two matches. In their recent performances, Dragon Ranger Gaming lost to Wolves Esports and FunPlus Phoenix, but they did secure victories against All Gamers and Nova Esports earlier in the month. Their performance in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2 saw them finishing in the 5-8th position.

XLG Esports, on the other hand, is in excellent form with a three-match winning streak. Their overall win rate is an impressive 65%, with consistent performance over the past year at 62% and 57% in the last six months. In the recent month, their win rate surged to 67%. XLG Esports recently triumphed over Nova Esports, FunPlus Phoenix, and Wolves Esports, showcasing their strong performance. Although they faced defeats against Sentinels and DRX in the Esports World Cup 2025, they still managed to earn $15,000, finishing in the 13-16th position.

Head-to-Head

In their previous encounters, XLG Esports has consistently outperformed Dragon Ranger Gaming, winning both matches with a scoreline of 2-1. View their last encounter here.

Prediction

Based on the current form, win rates, and historical head-to-head performance, XLG Esports is the likely favorite to win this match. With a win probability of 71% according to current analytics, they are expected to secure a 2-0 victory over Dragon Ranger Gaming. XLG Esports’ recent performances and their strong track record against Dragon Ranger Gaming make them the team to watch in this encounter.

Match Prediction: XLG Esports 2:0 Dragon Ranger Gaming

VCT 2025: China Stage 2 takes place from July 3 to August 31 in China, featuring a competitive prize pool. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.