Paper Rex vs DRX - VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2 Lower Final: Prediction, where to watch, and more

Yet another Paper Rex vs DRX match is upon us, as the two teams are set to clash at the VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2 Lower Final on July 20, 2024. Both teams are top contenders from their regions and with Champions 2024 spots locked in, they are fighting for the best possible seeding — and yet another chance to lift the VCT Pacific trophy.

Owing to the number of Paper Rex vs DRX games held within the two years of the partnership model in Valorant esports, both teams are extremely familiar with each other's playstyles. Thanks to that, these fixtures tend to be a treat for viewers, as the squads keep trying to outdo each other.

This article covers predictions, recent performances, potential lineups, and live stream details ahead of the Paper Rex vs DRX match at VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs.

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

Everything you need to know about the Paper Rex vs DRX match at VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2

Prediction

Both Paper Rex and DRX are masters of their game. The two bans in tomorrow's game are expected to be Haven from Paper Rex and Lotus from DRX. This would leave Abyss, Sunset, Icebox, Ascent, and Bind as potential playgrounds. While there is little to no footage of either team playing Valorant's newest map, it could be the turning point of the series.

Considering the squads have secured their tickets to Champions 2024, we could see them bring out more wacky compositions for the Paper Rex vs DRX game. In the end, the team that shoots better will move forward to face Gen.G in the Grand Final. PRX rarely falters in such matchups, at least on the Pacific stage.

Head-to-head

There have been eight Paper Rex vs DRX matches since 2022, seven of which took place after the partnership model kicked off in 2023. DRX won the first two encounters, but PRX has been on a winning streak since then.

Recent results

Going into today's Paper Rex vs DRX game, the former has an L-W-W-W-L against Rex Regum Qeon, Talon Esports, DetonatioN FocusMe, Talon Esports, and Gen.G.

On the other hand, Paper Rex has a W-W-W-L-W streak against DetinatioN FocusMe, Rex Regum Qeon, ZETA DIVISION, Gen.G, and Talon Esports.

Potential lineups

Paper Rex

Aaron "mindfreak" Leonhart
Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto
Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie
Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee
Ilya "something" Petrov
Alexandre "alecks" Sallé (Head coach)

DRX

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

Where to watch Paper Rex and DRX at VCT Americas 2024 Stage 2

The game between PRX and DRX will be held at the COEX Artium & SK Olympic Handball Stadium, Seoul, on July 20, 2024. The winner will face Gen.G in the Grand Final on July 21. Here are the broadcast start times in various regions across the world.

US (West): 1 am PT (July 20, 2024)
US (East): 4 am ET (July 20, 2024)
Berlin, Madrid, Paris: 10 am CEST (July 20, 2024)
India: 1:30 pm IST (July 20, 2024)
China: 4 pm CST (July 20, 2024)
Japan and Korea: 5 pm KST (July 20, 2024)

You can watch the match on the following websites:

Twitch: Watch here
YouTube: Watch here

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