T1 vs G2 Esports odds and predictions: Who we think will stay in Valorant Masters

Owen Harsono Published 04/03/2026

Two of the top teams at VCT Masters Santiago 2026 – T1 and G2 – face off in an elimination match far too early into the tournament. This series is a rematch of the VCT Masters Bangkok grand final, with G2 hungry for revenge. Here are our T1 vs G2 VCT Masters Santiago 2026 predictions.

T1 vs G2 Esports Match Preview

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

Betting tip: In 2026, both teams have shown that they are willing to play on a variety of different maps. These two teams are comfortable on most maps, and we don’t see a clear veto weakness. This is why we expect a close and competitive affair on every map.

Our best T1 vs G2 Esports pick: Over 2.5 Maps @ 1.92

T1 vs G2 Esports Match Analysis

T1 and G2 arrived at Santiago as two of the tournament’s top teams, and it’s very unfortunate that one of them will have to bow out so early.

The North American titans got off to a rough start, losing 0-2 to Paper Rex. There’s really no shame in losing to such a strong opponent, but the main issue was multiple players on G2 were not performing at their usual level.

It’s safe to say G2 aren’t in peak form (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

It doesn’t help that G2 are historically known for underperforming at international events, as they’ve failed to replicate their dominant, regional form on the global stage, and some signs of that are showing here in Santiago.

On the other hand, T1 weren’t able to dodge an early hiccup either. Despite coming in as the favorite, the South Korean squad fell to Team Liquid in a surprising loss. The elephant in the room was the team’s best player, Kim “Meteor” Tae-oh, posting a very uncharacteristic 0.48 rating.

Still, despite being set back early, both teams were able to recover in their following matches, where they secured easy wins against Chinese teams.

Since both squads look comfortable on a handful of different maps, there aren’t any major holes in any team’s map pool. Ultimately, we think this series comes down to which players show up and perform well on the day.

T1 vs G2 Esports Betting Odds Snapshot

Valorant odds via GG.BET.

T1 vs G2 Esports Betting Picks and Predictions

As discussed above, this series will come down to which individuals play their A-game in this high-pressure matchup.

The main player to watch will be T1’s veteran, Meteor. The two-time VCT champion finished both of his matches at Santiago as the team’s lowest-rated player. The team will need him to step up if they want any chance at beating G2.

Meteor will have to step up for the team (Image via Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

Another matchup to look out for is the Waylay duel between babybay and BuZz, as the team that wins more opening duels will likely convert maps with ease. If we were to give an upper hand between the two, we’d lean toward BuZz, who brings more firepower than his counterpart.

We’re predicting a scrappy and competitive series, so we believe over 2.5 maps are on the cards. It’s very tough for us to choose a winner, but we’d lean toward T1. This team has title-winning players who have proven they can perform well when their backs are against the wall.

T1 vs G2 Esports Predictions

• Over 2.5 Maps @ 1.92 odds
• T1 Match Winner @ 2.11 odds

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

Owen Harsono

About Owen Harsono

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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