The Pacific derby will take place on the international stage, as T1 faces DRX at Masters Bangkok 2025. The stakes are incredibly high—the winner secures a playoff spot, while the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament. In this article, we will analyze the teams' statistics and gameplay to predict the outcome of this decisive matchup.

Current Form of the Teams

T1

T1 secured second place at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, but their recent performances have been inconsistent, with only two wins in their last five matches. They have already played two matches in Masters Bangkok 2025, losing to Team Vitality and defeating Trace Esports. Their playoff hopes now depend entirely on this match against DRX.

DRX

DRX began the season by winning VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, going undefeated throughout the tournament. They have won four of their last five matches. In Masters Bangkok 2025, they defeated Sentinels but lost to Team Vitality. Their new players, HYUNMIN and freeing, have quickly adapted to the international stage and are delivering solid performances.

Team Map Pool

Predicted Map Picks and Bans

First Ban Phase:

• T1 bans Abyss
• DRX bans Pearl

Map Picks:

• T1 picks Haven
• DRX picks Bind

Second Ban Phase:

• T1 bans Fracture
• DRX bans Lotus

Decider: Split

Head-to-Head History

Over the past month, T1 and DRX have faced off twice, with DRX winning both matches. Historically, T1 has never beaten DRX, losing all seven of their previous encounters.

Match Prediction

Considering the head-to-head record and current form, DRX is the clear favorite in this matchup. They have already defeated T1 twice in the past month, and the overall statistics are heavily in their favor. Additionally, HYUNMIN and freeing have quickly integrated into the team and are performing at a high level.

Predicted Score: 2-0 in favor of DRX.

Masters Bangkok 2025 runs from February 20 to March 2 in a LAN format at UOB Live. Eight partnered teams—two from each region—are competing for a $500,000 prize pool, VCT Points required for World Championship qualification, and the prestigious title of champion.