VALORANT Masters Santiago has come down to the final phase of the tournament as the top four compete from the Espacio Riesco arena in Santiago, Chile. In the upper bracket finals, it is NRG vs Nongshim RedForce, with the latter being the only undefeated team so far in the tournament. Here are the odds and our betting predictions for this anticipated showdown.
| Match | Nongshim RedForce vs NRG – VALORANT Masters Santiago |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | March 13, 2026, at 6 pm CET, 9 am PST, 12 pm EST |
| Top pick | Nongshim RedForce |
| Best price | GG.BET |
| Betting favorite | NRG |
Only a few VALORANT esports fans could have predicted that Nongshim RedForce would make it to the upper bracket finals.
However, the first seeds from the Pacific are proving their naysayers wrong. In their first match at VALORANT Masters against Gentle Mates, they dominated and secured a 2-0 win. The duo of Ivy and Dambi were too much to handle for Gentle Mates.
In their second match, Nongshim RedForce faced off against G2 Esports. On the first map, Nongshim RedForce lost 13-7. At this point, many believed that Nongshim RedForce’s dream run might come to an end. However, the team made a comeback in the second map, winning 13-7.
The final map of Split went into overtime after Nongshim RedForce won the final round of regular time. In the first overtime round, Nongshim RedForce took the lead and secured the win after an incredible 4K by Dambi.
NRG have been a team that has proven itself time and again. In the VCT 2026 season, they narrowly qualified for VALORANT Masters after defeating MIBR in the lower finals. This result placed them as the third seed going into the Swiss stage of the tournament.
They proved why they are the world champions, though, by qualifying for the playoffs stage with wins against Xi Lai Gaming and Team Liquid. In the playoffs stage, the team has taken down BBL Esports and Paper Rex so far.
| Metric | NS RedForce (PAC #1) | NRG (Americas #3) | Data-Driven Advantage Statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Match Win Rate | 100% (10-0) | 71.4% (5-2) | Nongshim have a perfect season record are undefeated in 2026. |
| Avg. Kills per Map | 78.6 | 80.2 | NRG have been more aggressive throughout the tournament. |
| Pistol Round Win % | 70.4% | 45.8% | Nongshim are the world’s best team in the pistol round. |
| Eco/Thrifty Win Rate | 18% | 22% | NRG are better at converting save rounds into wins. |
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nongshim RedForce to win | 1.97 |
| NRG to win | 1.78 |
| Over 2.5 maps | 1.86 |
VALORANT betting odds via GG.BET, March 12, 2026.
In our opinion, this match has the potential to be the best match in the tournament. This will be the first time NRG will be facing off against Nongshim RedForce in VCT history. Going into this game, NRG are the favorites. A major reason for this is that the team has previously been able to counter Paper Rex.
If we take a look at some stats, Nongshim RedForce have a 70.4% pistol-round win rate. This means that Nongshim RedForce could likely end up securing both pistol rounds in this match.
There is a high probability that the map of Haven will be vetoed by NRG, as Nongshim have a 100% win rate on it. Split, Pearl, and Corrode could be the likely maps being played during this series.
We believe that this would be a three-map series with Nongshim RedForce securing the win with a 2-1 scoreline.
The only way NRG can win this series is if they can counter the best Neon player in the world, Dambi, and limit his damage output.
Nongshim RedForce as the match winner 2-1 @ 3.62 odds at GG.BET.
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