On April 5, Gen.G Esports will face DetonatioN FocusMe in VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. This is a crucial match for both teams — Gen.G will look to solidify their place in the upper half of the standings, while DFM are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Current Form of the Teams
Gen.G Esports
Gen.G kicked off the season with a 3rd place finish at the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, which wasn’t enough to qualify for Masters Bangkok 2025, ending their long streak of international appearances. Out of their last five matches, they’ve secured three wins, with losses coming against Kickoff champions T1 and a surprising upset by newcomers BOOM Esports at the start of Stage 1.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 11:10 | Gen.G Esports | 2 - 1 | Paper Rex | VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 |
| Mar 24, 10:00 | Gen.G Esports | 0 - 2 | BOOM Esports | VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 |
| Feb 08, 10:00 | Gen.G Esports | 2 - 3 | T1 | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Feb 07, 13:00 | Gen.G Esports | 2 - 0 | TALON | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Feb 02, 13:00 | Gen.G Esports | 2 - 0 | DetonatioN FocusMe | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Jan 31, 12:40 | Gen.G Esports | 0 - 2 | DRX | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Jan 25, 13:00 | Gen.G Esports | 2 - 1 | Rex Regum Qeon | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
After Kickoff, Gen.G strengthened their roster with two signings from the tier-2 scene — Ash and Suggest — aimed at adding flexibility and refreshing the team’s playstyle.
DetonatioN FocusMe
DFM had a respectable run at Kickoff by their standards, finishing 5th–6th and defeating Paper Rex. However, in Pacific Stage 1, they’ve struggled — two losses with no maps won in their Bo3 matches.
| Date & Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 14:00 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 0 - 2 | DRX | VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 |
| Mar 22, 10:10 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 0 - 2 | Global Esports | VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 |
| Feb 02, 13:00 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 0 - 2 | Gen.G Esports | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Feb 01, 14:15 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 2 - 0 | Paper Rex | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Jan 27, 13:10 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 2 - 0 | Global Esports | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
| Jan 19, 13:10 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 1 - 2 | Rex Regum Qeon | VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff |
It’s worth noting that DFM completely rebuilt their roster before the season, and while the lineup shows potential, they’ve yet to deliver meaningful results.
Map Pool Prediction
Ban 1:
- Gen.G — Pearl
- DFM — Icebox
Pick 1:
- Gen.G — Haven
- DFM — Ascent
Ban 2:
- Gen.G — Lotus
- DFM — Split
Decider:
- Fracture
Head-to-Head Record
Gen.G hold a dominant 3:0 record in previous encounters with DFM, including a 2:0 victory just two months ago. This gives them a strong psychological edge going into the match. DFM are still chasing their first-ever map win against Gen.G.
Match Prediction
Both teams have room to grow, but Gen.G clearly show more stability, a deeper map pool, and greater adaptability. Their recent roster additions could also boost their performance further. DFM, while talented, are still finding their identity with the new roster. Their lack of synergy and winless streak at Stage 1 make it hard to back them in this matchup.
Prediction: Gen.G Esports will win 2:0.
VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 runs from March 22 to May 21 in LAN format at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul. Twelve partnered teams from the VCT Pacific region are competing for three slots at Masters Toronto and valuable Pacific Points for qualification to VALORANT Champions.
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