NRG vs Paper Rex: VCT Masters Santiago Predictions and Odds

Owen Harsono Published 14/03/2026

NRG take on Paper Rex for the third time in VCT Masters Santiago 2026, but this one will be the last. These two powerhouse squads will battle for the final spot in the grand final. Here are our VCT Masters Santiago NRG vs Paper Rex predictions.

Match	NRG vs Paper Rex – VCT Masters Santiago 2026
Kick-off	14 March 2026, 13:00 ET
Our pick	Paper Rex to Win
Betting favorite	Paper Rex

NRG vs Paper Rex Match Preview

Tournament: VCT Masters Santiago 2026
Stage: Lower Bracket Final
Game: Valorant
Format: Best of 5

Betting tip: These two teams have played against each other twice at this event, with the score tied one a piece. This series will settle the score.

Our NRG vs Paper Rex pick: Paper Rex Match Winner @ 1.77

NRG vs Paper Rex Match Analysis

The two previous trophy winners, NRG and Paper Rex, now find themselves facing each other in an elimination match with a grand final spot on the line. This series will be played in a Best of 5 format, which will put both teams to the ultimate test.

NRG are coming off a disappointing loss to Nongshim RedForce. Despite the best esports betting sites labeling that series as a close affair, NRG went limp and barely put up much of a fight. Several players were having very noticeable off days.

Still, the NRG roster is more than capable of bouncing back, and we should expect them to return to form for this crucial series against Paper Rex.

Paper Rex, on the other hand, just sent G2 Esports home after a convincing win. The Southeast Asian squad let multiple favorable rounds slip on the first map, but only barely lost it 11-13.

They cleaned up their gameplay on the following two maps and demolished G2, pulling off a reverse sweep. something has been playing exceptionally well and is clearly gunning for another international title.

paper rex predictions - vct masters santiago 2026

something has been carrying the team (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

It’s no secret that Paper Rex are a very momentum-based team, and that was shown in their previous series against G2. Coming into this lower bracket final with full momentum makes them an incredibly dangerous opponent. The real question is whether NRG can bounce back from a tough loss and bring out their A-game for this series.

With this being a five-map series, the team that wins the first map could gain the momentum needed to carry them through the series. Either way, we’re expecting a very competitive series. The winner of this match fully deserves to be in the grand final.

NRG vs Paper Rex Betting Odds Snapshot

Market	Odds
NRG to Win	1.96
Paper Rex to Win	1.77
Over 4.5 Maps	2.48

Valorant betting odds via GG.BET.

NRG vs Paper Rex Betting Picks and Predictions

For this matchup, we can throw their previous two meetings out of the window and completely forget about them. There was a three-day break before their matches yesterday, so it’s best to focus on their most recent form.

Paper Rex are on fire right now. Their individuals are shooting hard and the teamwork is in play. Meanwhile, NRG looked lost in their series against Nongshim RedForce, with Ethan and mada underperforming.

mada will have to bounce back. (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

With PRX already getting the ball rolling, we’re going to favor them in this series. As a result, we’re taking Paper Rex to win.

NRG vs Paper Rex Predictions

Paper Rex Match Winner @ 1.77

Odds via GG.Bet. More on this esports betting site in our GG.Bet review.

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Owen lives for competition, spending most of his gaming hours on Dota 2, CS2, and Valorant. A regular on the SEA Dota 2 leaderboards, he combines his first-hand experience with a deep passion for esports journalism, following the professional scenes of all three esports betting titles religiously. When he’s not writing, he’s most probably betting on esports and watching the latest events.

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