DRX vs Talon Esports - VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2: Prediction, where to watch, and more

DRX vs Talon Esports is a Playoffs match in VCT Pacific Stage 2. This will be a double-elimination match, meaning the loser will be sent to the lower bracket. The Bo3 (best-of-three) is more important for winning the regional trophy, as both squads have already qualified for Valorant Champions 2024.

As of now, each franchise team is doing their best to qualify for Valorant Champions 2024. Pacific is the only region where all four representatives have been determined. The Pacific teams that will have made it to Champions are DRX, Talon Esports, Paper Rex, and Gen.G. The only other non-Pacific team that has secured their spot in Champions in 2024 is China's EDward Gaming.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

DRX vs Talon Esports - Which team will make its way to the Upper Finals of VCT Pacific Stage 2?

Prediction

DRX has been one of the titans in the Pacific region. However, in the VCT 2024, this squad has struggled to maintain its form. This resulted in a bunch of roster changes that saw the addition of the rookies, Flashback and BeYN. In Stage 2, the team was able to achieve a record of three wins and two losses.

Talon Esports has also looked pretty good in the 2024 season. After some much-needed roster changes, this squad was able to register four wins and one loss in Stage 1. While its gameplay in the VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2 hasn't been the same, has not been the same, it put up an incredible performance in its Valorant Champions 2024 qualifier match.

This game of DRX vs Talon Esports heavily favors the former as the squad has delivered much better performances throughout Stage 2. However, Talon Esports does have the potential to make this a close contest.

Head-to-head

These teams have faced each other multiple times before. The most recent was during VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2, where DRX won the Bo3 series 2-1.

Recent results

DRX's most recent match was against DetonatioN FocusMe in VCT Pacific Stage 2. The squad came out on top, winning the Bo3 series 2-1.

Talon Esports' latest game was against Team Secret in the same event. They won the Bo3 series by 2-0.

Potential lineups

DRX

Kang "BeYN" Ha-bin
Yu "BuZz" Byung-chul
Kim "MaKo" Myeong-kwan
Jung "Foxy9" Jae-sung
Cho "Flashback" Min-hyuk
Pyeon "termi" Seon-ho (Head Coach)

Talon Esports

Thanamethk "Crws" Mahatthananuyut
Jittana "JitBoyS" Nokngam
Papaphat "primmie" Sriprapha
Joseph "ban" Seungmin Oh
Peter "Governor" No
Thanachart "Surf" Rungapajaratkul
Hector "FrosT" Rosario (Head Coach)

When and where to watch DRX vs Talon Esports

Valorant enthusiasts can watch the match on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of VCT Pacific. It will take place on July 13, 2024, at 3 am PT/ 12 pm CET/ 3:30 pm IST/ 7 pm JST.

Here are the livestream links:

DRX vs Talon Esports on YouTube: Watch here
DRX vs Talon Esports on Twitch: Watch here

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