On April 14, the battle for a playoff spot at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 will continue with TALON facing ZETA Division. In this preview, we’ll analyze both teams' form and provide a prediction based on their current performances and gameplay approach.

Current Form

TALON

TALON continue to show steady progress and solidify their position among the top teams in the Pacific region. They had a strong start to the 2025 season, finishing 4th at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff. In Group Omega at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, TALON currently hold a 2:1 record, sitting in third place.

In their last five matches, TALON secured three wins — twice against Nongshim RedForce and once against Team Secret. After missing out on Masters Bangkok 2025, the team strengthened its roster with thyy and killua. The newcomers have adapted well, and TALON remain one of the group leaders.

ZETA Division

ZETA Division are going through a tough period. Their failure at VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, missing out on Masters, and a string of losses have highlighted their current struggles.

In their last five matches, ZETA Division managed just one win — against Team Secret — while suffering four defeats to Rex Regum Qeon, T1, Paper Rex, and Nongshim RedForce. An additional blow came when Dep was forced to take a break due to health issues, with TenTen from T1 Academy stepping in as his replacement.

Map Pool

Expected bans and picks:

• TALON ban Pearl
• ZETA Division ban Icebox

Map Picks:

• TALON likely pick Fracture
• ZETA Division may pick Split

Second Ban Phase:

• TALON ban Haven
• ZETA Division ban Lotus

Decider:

• Ascent

Head-to-Head

The last encounter between TALON and ZETA Division was over six months ago, with ZETA coming out on top. However, with new rosters, current form, and playstyle changes, past results have little relevance to this matchup.

Match Prediction

At the moment, TALON look much stronger in terms of form and gameplay stability. Their winning streak, successful integration of new players, and confident performance across maps give them the clear advantage here.

ZETA Division, on the other hand, are struggling — just one win in their last five matches and forced roster changes clearly do not favor them. Even if ZETA manage to challenge on their Split pick, things are likely to get difficult on the other maps.

Prediction: TALON to 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 VCT Pacific are competing for three slots at Masters Toronto, as well as for valuable Pacific Points that are crucial for qualification to the upcoming Champions 2025.