After a short break, we return to the group stage of VCT 2025: China Stage 1, specifically for the second match of the second game week, where FunPlus Phoenix will face TYLOO. Below, we will analyze both teams' form and try to predict the match outcome.
Current Team Form
FunPlus Phoenix
The team hasn't had the best start to the season. A 5th-6th place finish at VCT 2025: China Kickoff prevented them from qualifying for Masters Bangkok. Meanwhile, their 5th-8th place finish at the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 1 further weakened their standing in the region. Out of their last five matches, FunPlus Phoenix have won two, both against Titan Esports Club. Their three losses came against BiliBili Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming, and Nova Esports.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FunPlus Phoenix | 2 - 0 | TEC Esports |
| FunPlus Phoenix | 0 - 2 | Nova Esports |
| FunPlus Phoenix | 1 - 2 | Dragon Ranger |
| FunPlus Phoenix | 0 - 2 | Bilibili Gaming |
| FunPlus Phoenix | 2 - 1 | TEC Esports |
FunPlus Phoenix is a mid-tier team that, despite showing decent results in the past, has gradually lost its ability to compete with the top teams in their region and on the Valorant competitive scene in general.
TYLOO
The second team in this matchup, TYLOO, finds itself in a similar situation. They finished 9th-12th at VCT 2025: China Kickoff, missing out on Masters as a result. They then placed 5th-6th in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 1. The team has won only one of their last five matches, defeating All Gamers, while suffering losses to BiliBili Gaming, EDward Gaming, Titan Esports, and Dragon Ranger Gaming.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TYLOO | 0 - 2 | EDward Gaming |
| TYLOO | 0 - 2 | Bilibili Gaming |
| TYLOO | 2 - 0 | All Gamers |
| TYLOO | 0 - 2 | Dragon Ranger |
| TYLOO | 0 - 2 | TEC Esports |
As mentioned earlier, TYLOO’s situation is similar, if not slightly worse, than their upcoming opponents. Their results place them among the underdogs, and even in this match, TYLOO has little chance of victory.
Map Pool
Expected Bans:
- FunPlus Phoenix may ban Haven.
- TYLOO will likely remove Pearl.
Expected Picks:
- FunPlus Phoenix will most likely pick Ascent.
- TYLOO could opt for the returning Icebox.
Head-to-Head History
Over the past six months, these teams have faced each other only once at FGC 24, where FunPlus Phoenix emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline.
Match Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, the match doesn’t promise to be particularly exciting. Both are underdogs, but FunPlus Phoenix appears to be the stronger side. Therefore, we predict their victory.
Predicted result: FunPlus Phoenix wins 2-1.
VCT 2025: China Stage 1 runs from March 13 to May 4 in a LAN format at VCT CN Arena in Shanghai. Twelve partnered VCT China teams will compete for three invitations to Masters Toronto, as well as China Points, which are crucial for qualification to the upcoming World Championship.
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