Paper Rex vs FURIA: VCT Masters Santiago predictions and odds

Owen Harsono Published 05/03/2026

Paper Rex can’t catch a break, as the Southeast Asian squad is playing the opening playoff series against FURIA at VCT Masters Santiago. We could be in for a thrilling series. Here are our VCT Masters Santiago Paper Rex vs FURIA predictions.

Paper Rex vs FURIA Match Preview

• Tournament: VCT Masters Santiago 2026
• Stage: Playoffs
• Game: Valorant
• Format: Best of 3

Betting tip: Paper Rex have already played two matches and are riding high on momentum after winning both. Meanwhile, FURIA have yet to show their cards at the event, so expect some unpredictability.

Our Paper Rex vs FURIA pick: Paper Rex -1.5 @ 2.14

Paper Rex vs FURIA Match Analysis

Paper Rex currently look like the tournament favorites after taking down two of the toughest opponents in the Swiss Stage – G2 Esports followed by NRG. They defeated both North American titans and are now looking to make it three as they are set to face the third Americas representative in the form of FURIA.

Similarly, FURIA have also defeated top Americas teams, including G2 Esports and MIBR. Still, this is the first international Valorant event for the majority of the roster, so inexperience could potentially play a part in this matchup. The team hasn’t played any matches yet to shake off early tournament jitters.

Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

Though we don’t have much information on FURIA at this event since they are yet to play, we can rely on past data to make a key observation. Throughout their VCT Americas run, Abyss has played a pivotal role in their success. They chose it as their map pick in their last two matches and have a 100% win rate (3-0) on the map, not letting their opponents break into double-digit rounds in any of the three games.

However, Abyss has also been Paper Rex’s perma-ban throughout Pacific Kickoff, and that has stayed consistent in their matches against G2 and NRG. So, FURIA pretty much enter this matchup with a veto disadvantage, as Paper Rex will most likely remove their best map right from the get-go.

Paper Rex vs FURIA Betting Odds Snapshot

Valorant betting odds via GG.BET.

Paper Rex vs FURIA Betting Picks and Predictions

With FURIA lacking momentum from not playing, limited experience, and now a veto disadvantage, we have multiple reasons to back Paper Rex in this opening playoff series. If Abyss is removed, which it will likely be, FURIA could be in deep trouble.

Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

We believe Paper Rex will take this series, with a potential 2-0 on the cards. However, FURIA could make individual maps close, as Paper Rex are known to play scrappy and let rounds slip. Another angle could be taking FURIA with round handicaps on individual maps.

Paper Rex vs FURIA Predictions

• Paper Rex -1.5 @ 2.14
• FURIA to cover round handicaps on individual maps

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

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