Paper Rex vs G2 Esports: VCT Masters Santiago Predictions

Owen Harsono Published 13/03/2026

Paper Rex will take on G2 Esports for the second time at VCT Masters Santiago 2026, but this time, the stakes are different. The loser of this series will be sent packing, while the winner secures a spot in the top three. Here are our VCT Masters Santiago Paper Rex vs G2 Esports predictions.

Paper Rex vs G2 Esports Match Preview

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

Betting tip: In the past four head-to-heads between these two teams dating back to 2025, Paper Rex have won all four.

Our Paper Rex vs G2 Esports pick: Paper Rex Match Winner @ 1.79

Paper Rex vs G2 Esports Match Analysis

G2 Esports and Paper Rex both came into this tournament as favorites to win it all, but only one can survive this elimination series and continue contending for the title.

Paper Rex were off to a flying start to the tournament, chaining three wins in a row, with one of them being against G2. However, their momentum was put to a stop when NRG got their revenge in the playoffs, sending them down to the lower bracket.

Still, these stumbles are all still within Paper Rex’s usual tendencies. These guys play some scrappy Valorant, and sometimes it’s not the cleanest – but they usually get the job done. As long as they’re not sitting on a flight home just yet, this team is extremely dangerous, no matter the situation.

G2, on the other hand, were sent to the lower bracket after losing a close series to Nongshim RedForce. Since then, the North American squad took out their anger on BBL Esports, mauling them to secure top four. However, they’re now facing an opponent they can’t seem to figure out, as they have not won a series against Paper Rex in years.

G2 are looking to end their losing streak against PRX. (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

When we look at the head-to-head record between these two teams, it’s clear Paper Rex have had G2’s number. However, there’s no better time for G2 to end the streak than now.

Paper Rex vs G2 Esports Betting Odds Snapshot

Valorant betting odds via GG.BET.

Paper Rex vs G2 Esports Betting Picks and Predictions

Paper Rex are historically a very momentum-based team. The deeper they go into events, the more they power up. And for a match with a top three spot on the line, we believe this is deep enough. When this team gets the ball rolling, it’s incredibly difficult to stop them.

Paper Rex are leveling up. (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

And with the head-to-head history in mind, we’re backing Paper Rex to win this series. The best esports betting sites have this match priced at near-even odds, so we’re taking advantage of that and taking Paper Rex’s match winner market.

Paper Rex vs G2 Esports Predictions

• Paper Rex Match Winner @ 1.78

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.

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