On April 21, Rex Regum Qeon will face Team Secret for the second time this year, this time in the group stage of VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1. This match will be the final one of the first stage of the tournament, and its outcome holds no significance for either team, as their positions in Group Omega will remain unchanged regardless of a win or loss.

Current Form of the Teams

Team Secret

The season started with the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, where Team Secret finished 9th-12th — their worst result at regional tournaments in the past three years. The trend continued, as their run at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 is already over regardless of the outcome of their final match against RRQ. This marks the first time the team will not make it to the playoffs. The last five matches have ended in defeat, including losses to mid- and lower-tier teams like NS and ZETA Division. Despite the poor form, no changes were made to the roster, which has remained the same since being assembled a year ago. However, back-to-back failures at two major tournaments may force the organization to consider changes in the near future — either in the roster or in their overall approach to the game.

Rex Regum Qeon

RRQ finished 7th-8th at the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff — a better placement than Team Secret, whom they eliminated in that very tournament. The team has won three of their last five matches and currently holds a 3:1 record in Group Omega at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, having already secured a playoff spot. Ahead of Stage 1, the organization announced the addition of crazyguy as the sixth player and new in-game leader, taking over from Estrella, who later left the team. The roster now consists of five players, with crazyguy taking a key leadership role within the squad.

Teams’ Map Pool

Based on past preferences and competitive tendencies, here’s a projected map veto and selection scenario:

First Ban:

• Team Secret — Fracture 
• RRQ — Lotus 

First Pick:

• Team Secret — Icebox 
• RRQ — Ascent 

Second Ban:

• Team Secret — Pearl 
• RRQ — Split 

Decider:

• Haven

Head-to-Head

The teams last met four months ago, where RRQ eliminated Team Secret from the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff. In total, they have played nine times, with RRQ dominating the head-to-head record with seven wins. This gives RRQ a significant psychological edge coming into the match.

Match Prediction

All signs point toward a clear advantage for Rex Regum Qeon. They’ve already secured a playoff spot and are riding solid momentum with recent wins. Their map pool is stable, and their recent results — especially against stronger opponents — reflect a team with growing synergy and confidence. Team Secret, on the other hand, is in a slump. They’re already eliminated from playoff contention, have lost five straight matches, and show no signs of tactical evolution or roster adaptation. Given the disparity in form, recent history, and team morale, RRQ enters this match as the strong favorite.

Prediction — Rex Regum Qeon to win 2:0.

VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 is taking place from March 22 to May 21 in a LAN format at Sangam Colosseum in Seoul. Twelve partnered teams from the VCT Pacific region are competing for three invitations to Masters Toronto, as well as for valuable Pacific Points needed to qualify for the upcoming Champions.