EDward Gaming will face Dragon Ranger Gaming in a match within the VCT 2025: China Stage 1. The outcome of the match will determine who continues in the playoffs. Let's assess the form of both teams and predict the winner of this match.

Current Team Form

EDG is having a powerful season. The team secured 1st place at the VCT 2025: China Kickoff, and then showcased a high level on the international stage, finishing in 3rd place at the VCT 2025: Masters Bangkok. In VCT 2025: China Stage 1, EDG confidently took 1st place in Group Alpha with a 4-1 record. The team won 3 out of their last 5 matches, losing only to Titan Esports Club in the final round of the group stage. In the playoffs, EDG unexpectedly lost to XLG Esports.

  
  
  



  

    

      
Team 1
      
Score
      
Team 2
      
Tournament
    
  
  

    
EDG
0–2
XLG Esports
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
EDG
2–0
FunPlus Phoenix
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
EDG
2–1
TEC Esports
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
EDG
2–1
Dragon Ranger Gaming
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
EDG
0–2
Nova Esports
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
  

DRG started the year with 4th place at the China Kickoff, without showing consistent play throughout the season. In the group stage of Stage 1, they took 4th place in Group Alpha with a 2-3 record but advanced to the playoffs thanks to better tiebreakers. In their last five matches, DRG won twice.

  
  
  



  

    

      
Team 1
      
Score
      
Team 2
      
Tournament
    
  
  

    
DRG
2–1
TEC Esports
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
DRG
1–2
TYLOO
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
DRG
2–0
FunPlus Phoenix
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
DRG
1–2
EDG
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
    
DRG
1–2
TEC Esports
VCT 2025: China Stage 1
  

Team Map Pool

Predicted draft:

• Ban [EDG]: Lotus — EDG's worst map (1-6) and one of DRG's strongest (3-1).
• Ban [DRG]: Haven — although DRG's stats on this map are positive, EDG dominates (5-2), and DRG has previously banned Haven.
• Pick [EDG]: Fracture — EDG's best map (6-1), where they show high tempo and aggression.
• Pick [DRG]: Ascent — EDG lost both games on Ascent, while DRG looks confident (2-1).
• Ban [EDG]: Split — DRG might use this map as a secondary option.
• Ban [DRG]: Pearl — EDG consistently performs well on Pearl (5-2), while DRG has a negative record (2-4).
• Decider: Icebox — both teams have played it a little, but EDG has a win rate of 2-0, DRG — 0-2. A likely compromise in the draft.

Head-to-Head

EDward Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming have met 7 times, with EDG winning 6 of those encounters. The last meeting also ended in their favor, with a 2-0 score in the current playoffs. EDG clearly dominates this matchup, and history confirms their superiority.

Match Prediction

Despite DRG's ability to show interesting play on certain maps, EDG remains the favorite in this matchup. Their consistency, rich tournament experience, and historical advantage in head-to-heads make them a more reliable bet.

Prediction: EDward Gaming to win 2-0 or 2-1.

VCT 2025: China Stage 1 runs from March 13 to May 4. During the event, teams compete for three slots at the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and China Points, which are necessary for further qualification for VALORANT Champions. Learn more about the match schedule and tournament results by following this link.