DRX will face off against DetonatioN FocusMe in a match as part of VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. For DFM, this match presents an opportunity to change public perception by defeating the favored team. Let's evaluate the form of both teams and predict the winner of this match.

Current Team Form

DRX started the 2025 season strong, winning the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, and then performing well on the international stage, finishing 5th-6th at the VCT 2025: Masters Bangkok. The team has won 3 of their last 5 matches, showing consistent form. In VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, DRX confidently defeated Paper Rex in their first match. It's also worth noting that on January 5, 2025, the roster was strengthened with a new player, which could impact both the synergy and the team's adaptation to new conditions.

DFM, on the other hand, started the season less confidently. The team finished 5th-6th at the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff and has won only 2 of their last 5 matches. In their first Pacific Stage 1 match, they lost to Global Esports, indicating current issues in their gameplay. The team is undergoing restructuring: since October 2024, the roster has changed with 4 new players, and they are still seeking stability.

Team Map Pool

Expected map draft:

• DRX Ban: Pearl — the team's weakest map: 5 games, 1 win.
• DFM Ban: Fracture — a frequent ban + strong map for DRX (3 wins in 4 matches).
• DRX Pick: Haven — 5 games, 5 wins. Best map by win rate and stability.
• DFM Pick: Ascent — one of the most frequently played maps by the team (5 matches), with relatively balanced results.
• DRX Ban: Split — DetonatioN's strongest map (2 wins in 2 games).
• Decider: Lotus — an active map for DRX, weakest for DetonatioN (0 wins in 2 games).

Head-to-Head

The teams have met four times, and DRX emerged victorious in each encounter. The last meeting occurred on June 7, 2024. The history of head-to-head matchups shows a clear dominance by DRX and a psychological advantage over this opponent.

Match Prediction

DRX appears to be the favorites in every aspect: current form, map pool, roster stability, and head-to-head history—all point in their favor. DFM is still in the process of building their team and has yet to show the cohesion needed to defeat top-tier teams.

Prediction: DRX will win with a score of 2:0

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 runs from March 22 to May 11. During the event, teams compete for three slots at the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and Pacific Points, which are necessary for further qualification for VALORANT Champions. You can find more details on the match schedule and tournament results by following this link.