Gen.G vs T1 Match Prediction and Analysis - VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff

Gen.G and T1 will face off in the lower bracket final of VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, where the prize for victory is not only a spot in the grand final but also a ticket to Masters Bangkok. In this analysis, we break down the teams and predict the winner of this matchup.

Current Form of the Teams

Gen.G

Before the start of VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, the team competed in the SOOP VALORANT League 2024, where they showcased a high level of play and finished second.

At this tournament, Gen.G has been in stable form:

Won three of their last four matches.
Their only loss in the tournament was against DRX.
Won two series with a 2:0 score, proving their strength in BO3 matches.

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T1

Unlike their opponent, T1 wrapped up their season preparation with a victory at Red Bull Home Ground #5, securing the championship title.

Team form:

Four wins in their last five matches.
Their only loss was against DRX, but unlike Gen.G, T1 managed to win one map.
A significant roster addition—Meteor, a former Gen.G player, who might give T1 an edge in preparing against their opponent.

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Map Pool of the Teams

Expected Map Picks

Map Bans:

Gen.G traditionally bans Fracture as their weakest map.
T1 adapts to their opponent, but based on their approach in previous series, they might ban Abyss.

Map Picks:

Gen.G almost always picks Lotus, their most played map (12 matches, 75% win rate).
T1 will likely choose Bind, their most favored map (10 matches, 80% win rate).
Gen.G could also select Split, where they hold an 80% win rate in their last five matches.
T1 might go for Pearl, as they also have an 80% win rate there, fitting well with their playstyle.

Decider:

The last remaining map will be Haven, which neither team picked nor banned.

Final Map Pool:

Lotus (Gen.G pick)
Bind (T1 pick)
Split (Gen.G pick)
Pearl (T1 pick)
Haven (decider)

Head-to-Head Matches

Gen.G and T1 last met six months ago, with Gen.G winning both encounters.

However, it is crucial to consider that both teams have changed their rosters. The most intriguing factor is Meteor, who now plays for T1 and is familiar with Gen.G’s players and strategies.

So far in this tournament, Gen.G and T1 have not faced each other, making this match the first real test for their updated lineups.

Match Prediction

Gen.G holds an advantage on Lotus (75% win rate) and Split (80%), making them favorites on these maps. On the other hand, T1 has shown consistent performance on Bind (80%) and Pearl (80%), meaning they could equalize the series.

The key factor might be Meteor, who previously played for Gen.G and knows their style well. Additionally, T1 managed to take a map off DRX, while Gen.G lost 0:2, indicating T1’s better adaptation against strong opponents.

If the series reaches Haven as the decider, we believe T1 will have a slight advantage.

Expected result: T1 wins 3:2.

VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff will take place from June 18 to November 9 in a LAN format at Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea. A total of 25 VCT-affiliated teams are competing for two spots at Masters Bangkok and valuable Pacific Points, which are crucial for qualifying for the World Championship.