On June 17, 2025, at 21:00 CEST, Sentinels will face Fnatic in the lower bracket of the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 playoffs. This best-of-three series is filled with tension, as the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament. We’ve analyzed both teams’ statistics and recent form to provide a prediction for the outcome. You can follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Recently, Sentinels have shown mixed form. They hold a respectable overall win rate of 63%, which has improved to 75% over the past month. In their last five matches, Sentinels secured three victories — including wins over XLG Esports and Bilibili Gaming — but most recently suffered a loss to Paper Rex. From a financial perspective, they have earned $10,000 over the past six months, placing them 35th in the earnings ranking. Their second-place finish at VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1 secured them spots at both this tournament and the Esports World Cup 2025. Now, the only invite left to complete their run at all international events this year is a slot at Champions 2025.

Fnatic, on the other hand, currently holds a 75% overall win rate. However, their recent form has slightly dipped, with a 67% win rate over the past month. Their latest matches include a win over Rex Regum Qeon and a loss to Gen.G Esports. A potential disadvantage for Fnatic is their lack of match experience in recent weeks — they have played fewer matches than Sentinels. While Sentinels have already played four games at this tournament, this upcoming match will be only Fnatic’s third, which could result in them being less warmed up and in-game sharp compared to their opponents.

Head-to-Head

Over the past two years, the teams have faced each other twice. Sentinels won the most recent encounter on August 18, 2024, with a 2:1 scoreline, while Fnatic claimed victory in February 2023, winning 2:0. Both teams currently hold a 50% head-to-head win rate, but with just one match per year, this record is hardly a reliable indicator — especially considering that both rosters have undergone significant changes since their last meeting.

Match Prediction

In this matchup, Sentinels hold a slight edge over Fnatic, primarily due to their current momentum — the North American squad has already played multiple matches at the tournament, while Fnatic are just beginning to ramp up. Although Fnatic have shown strong and consistent form within the European region, Sentinels' recent wins and a slightly better win rate over the past month give them a narrow advantage. We predict a 2:1 victory in favor of Sentinels, with a highly competitive series expected between these two elite teams.

Prediction: Sentinels 2:1 Fnatic

VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 takes place from June 7 to June 21 in Canada, featuring a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.