Paper Rex vs T1 Betting Predictions
Paper Rex and T1 will face off on Saturday, July 18, in the opening week of VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Pacific Stage 1, marking the first clash of the stage for both sides.
Paper Rex are the most successful team of VCT Pacific, having won Stage 1 place second in the Masters London. However, T1 are no pushover, as they field one of the most stacked rosters in the league, and with recent roster changes, they’ve seemingly fixed those issues, making T1 one of the teams to watch at this stage.
Considering Paper Rex are fatigued and T1 field enough talent to challenge anyone, an upset in the first week of play is not entirely unlikely.
- Paper Rex are defending their title
- T1 have made the necessary roster changes
- A win for T1 is not unlikely
A 1-1 Tie in Head-to-Head
T1 and Paper Rex have met twice this season, each winning one clash.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 | Paper Rex | 2-1 |
| February 6 | VCT 2026 Pacific Kickoff | T1 | 2-1 |
Where to Watch Paper Rex vs T1 Live?
Esports fans can watch the clash between Paper Rex and T1 on any popular esports streaming site, via VCT channels. Alternatively, you can set up an account with Stake or any prominent bookmaker and access free streaming and in-play betting options.
- Visit Stake
- Register using promo code NEWBONUS or log in
- Open the VALORANT section and VCT Pacific markets
- Enjoy the streams and explore in-play betting opportunities
Paper Rex Are In Superb Form
Paper Rex have emerged as VCT Pacific’s top dogs, with a title from Stage 1, and a bronze medal from the Masters London. However, they struggled at the Esports World Cup, where PR suffered an early 13th-16th-place elimination.
This was likely due to fatigue, as Paper Rex haven’t had any break from competing, as they’ve been playing non-stop since the Kickoff event. Even now, they’ve not had much time to prepare for Stage 2, suggesting that Paper Rex could get off to a slower start.
The quality is unquestionably there, and it would not be a shock to see Paper Rex defend their title. However, early into Pacific Stage 2, PR could struggle.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Resutl |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | EWC 2026 | KC | 1-2 (L) |
| July 2 | EWC 2026 | NRG | 1-2 (L) |
| June 21 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | Leviatan | 2-3 (L) |
| June 19 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | EDward Gaming | 2-1 (W) |
| June 15 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | Team Vitality | 2-1 (W) |
Paper Rex Squad & Team News
No changes for Paper Rex.
- Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee
- Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto
- Ilia "something" Petrov
- Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie
- Adrian "invy" Reyes
T1 Have Potential to Shine
T1 disappointed in Stage 1, with a fourth-place finish, but that’s only relative to the expectations put on this team. Admittedly, T1 have had their issues, mainly with roster instability and mixed-up roles.
However, that problem should’ve been resolved with the offseason roster changes, thus putting T1 back on the map as one of the strongest teams in the league.
Unlike other top dogs, including Paper Rex, T1 have another advantage as they have not attended the Esports World Cup or the VALORANT Masters London. Meaning T1 have been away from action since late May, giving them plenty of time to prepare and practice for Stage 2.
T1 are one of the most stacked teams in the league, and considering they’re not as fatigued as other top dogs, T1 look poised for a strong start.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | EWC 2026 Pacific Qualifier | Gen.G | 0-2 (L) |
| May 24 | EWC 2026 Pacific Qualifier | DetonatioN FocusMe | 2-1 (W) |
| May 22 | EWC 2026 Pacific Qualifier | Nongshim RedForce | 0-2 (L) |
| May 15 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 | Paper Rex | 1-2 (L) |
| May 10 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 | Rex Regum Qeon | 2-1 (W) |
T1 Squad & Team News
T1 have signed DH as the only new addition since Stage 1.
- Ham "iZu" Woo-Joo
- Kim "stax" Gu-taek
- Kim "Meteor" Tae-oh
- Yu "BuZz" Byung-chul
- Byeon "Munchkin" Sang-beom
- Kang "DH" Dong-ho