On July 10, 2025, at 09:00 AM UTC, DRX will face off against Sentinels in a best-of-3 decider match at the Esports World Cup 2025 Group B. This tournament is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia, showcasing top-tier Valorant action. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details, visit the match page.

Current form of the teams

DRX has been showing a fluctuating form recently. Their overall win rate stands at 62%, with a 70% win rate over the past half year. However, their performance in the last month has dipped to a 50% win rate. Despite this, they have managed to earn $125,000 in the past six months, holding the 6th position in the earnings ranking. In their last five matches, DRX has a mixed record. They recently lost to BBL Esports 0-2 but secured a win against XLG Esports with a 1-0 scoreline. Earlier, they reached the grand finals of the Asian Champions League 2025, finishing in 2nd place after a loss to Paper Rex. Their current win streak stands at zero, indicating a need for a turnaround in their upcoming matches.

Sentinels, on the other hand, have experienced a challenging period recently. Their overall win rate is 61%, with a 61% win rate over the past half year, but it has dropped to 40% in the last month. Their recent earnings amount to $60,000, placing them 9th in the earnings ranking. In their last five matches, Sentinels have shown resilience, winning against XLG Esports 2-1 after an initial loss to BBL Esports. They also participated in the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, finishing in the 5-6th position. Currently, Sentinels are on a one-match win streak, which they will aim to extend in their upcoming encounter.

Head-to-Head

Historically, DRX and Sentinels have faced each other three times with Sentinels holding a slight edge, winning two out of the three encounters. Their most recent meeting was on February 20, 2025, where DRX emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. Prior to that, Sentinels secured two consecutive 2-0 victories against DRX in August 2024 and December 2023. This head-to-head record shows a competitive rivalry, with Sentinels having a 67% win rate against DRX.

Prediction

Based on the current statistics and historical data, DRX is predicted to win this match with a 2:0 scoreline. DRX’s superior win rate over the past half year, coupled with their recent earnings and competitive performances, gives them an edge. Although Sentinels have shown potential, their recent form and head-to-head disadvantage suggest that DRX is more likely to secure the victory in this decider match.

Prediction: DRX 2:0 Sentinels

The Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 8 to July 13 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.