NRG vs LOUD Betting Predictions
NRG and LOUD will face off on Saturday, October 10, in the second round of VALORANT Champions 2026 playoffs, where the two squads will battle it out for a spot in the upper bracket finals.
NRG and LOUD know each other very well, as they’ve faced each other four times this season, most recently at the start of September, when LOUD edged out a win.
LOUD have since not shown any signs of slowing down, whereas NRG seem to have found a new gear at VALORANT Champions, and look just as potent as they did in 2025 when they won the world championship.
The last meeting between these two teams was a very competitive one, and considering their form, another close affair is likely on the cards.
- LOUD edged past NRG last time out
- Both teams are in top shape
- NRG are favoured, but LOUD can cause them issues
A 2-2 Tie in Head-to-Head
NRG and LOUD have met four times this season, each winning two series.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 | LOUD | 3-2 |
| August 28 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 | NRG | 2-1 |
| June 1 | EWC 2026 Americas Qualifier | NRG | 3-0 |
| May 28 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1 | LOUD | 2-0 |
Where to Watch NRG vs LOUD Live?
To watch the match between NRG and LOUD, visit any esports streaming platform and look for official VALORANT channels. Alternatively, Stake and other esports bookmakers with in-play VALORANT markets will offer free streaming for VALORANT Champions.
- Visit Stake
- Register with Stake code NEWBONUS or log in to your account
- Open VALORANT Champions markets under the VALORANT tab
- Place in-play bets and watch the live stream
NRG Look Unstoppable
NRG have been nothing short of phenomenal this tournament, showing the same form which led them to the VALORANT Champions title last season.
They crushed Group D, with wins against Nongshim RedForce and Karmine Corp, before humiliating T1 in the upper bracket quarterfinals.
Over the three games played, NRG have proven that they have a firm grasp of the current meta and so far, no other team have shown as strong a macro play as NRG. All that comes as no surprise, as NRG have been the most consistent team of the
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | T1 | 2-0 (W) |
| September 29 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | Karmine Corp | 2-1 (W) |
| September 25 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 2-0 (W) |
| September 5 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 | LOUD | 2-3 (L) |
| September 4 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 | 100 Thieves | 0-2 (L) |
NRG Squad & Team News
NRG haven’t announced any changes.
- Adam "mada" Pampuch
- Brock "brawk" Somerhalder
- Logan "skuba" Jenkins
- Georgio "keiko" Sanassy
- Ethan "Ethan" Arnold
LOUD Continue to Roll
LOUD have entered VALORANT Champions 2026 as dangerous outsiders and a team who have proven more than capable of punching up. They have kept that tag during the group stage, where LOUD disposed of EDward Gaming and Global Esports with ease, while putting up a respectable fight against Team Vitality.
As icing on the cake, LOUD stepped up in the first round of the playoffs and swept Paper Rex with 13-9 on Split and 15-13 on Sunset, proving both that they have the individual talent to match any team at the tournament and a deep enough map pool to be a consistent danger.
Having shown very few cracks, LOUD are a team to watch out for, and as long as Lukxo can keep playing the way he has, LOUD will be in a fine spot to challenge anyone. Besides their star player, LOUD have also been getting a lot out of erde, who has averaged a 1-17 performance rating.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | Paper Rex | 2-0 (W) |
| October 4 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | Global Esports | 2-0 (W) |
| September 30 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | Team Vitality | 0-2 (L) |
| September 26 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | EDward Gaming | 2-0 (W) |
| September 6 | VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 | 100 Thieves | 2-3 (L) |
LOUD Squad & Team News
LOUD haven’t made any roster changes.
- Lucca "lukxo" Travaioli
- Sebastián "Darker" Cicuamia
- Roberto "erde" Lobos
- Enzo "tkzin" Zimiani
- David "DaviH" Cruz