The lower bracket of the VALORANT Masters Santiago is heating up as G2 Esports face Paper Rex in a rematch of their Swiss Stage match. Will history repeat itself, or can G2 finally get their revenge? Here are the G2 Esports vs Paper Rex odds and our betting predictions for the match.
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| Match | Paper Rex vs G2 Esports – VALORANT Masters Santiago |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | March 13, 2026, at 9 pm CET, 12 pm PST, 3 pm EST |
| Top pick | Paper Rex |
| Best price | GG.BET |
| Betting favorite | Paper Rex |
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This match-up looks to be one of the most exciting showdowns of the tournament due to the rivalry between Paper Rex and G2 Esports. The team that loses this match will be eliminated from the tournament, while the victor secures the first spot in the lower bracket finals.
During this tournament, Paper Rex has produced multiple highlight moments. The team is undefeated on Split with a 4-0 record during the VCT 2026 season.
In their previous lower-bracket match, Paper Rex defeated All Gamers, winning 2-1. During this series, we saw the new signing of PRX, Invy rose to the occasion, and helped his team win. The player is currently averaging 0.73 kills and 0.29 assists per round, contributing kills in nearly every round of the tournament.
It is quite evident that G2 Esports are out for revenge against Paper Rex in this match. In that match, G2 Esports came up short, losing to Paper Rex 2-0.
During their Swiss Stage meeting, Paper Rex defeated G2 Esports on the map of Split and Corrode. In this fixture, f0rsakeN stole the show, securing multiple kills and ending the game with 41 kills, the highest by any player in the series.
On the G2 Esports side, trent has been quite the primary initiator. In VALORANT Masters Santiago, he has averaged 0.36 assists per round on agents like Sova, Skye, and Fade.
One major stat to point out is that the average round time in a game of Paper Rex is 38 seconds. This indicates that Paper Rex tries to plant or defuse the spike as fast as possible.
At the same time, G2 Esports have an average round time of 52 seconds. This change in pace has made G2 Esports one of the best defensive teams, having a 64% defensive win rate during this tournament. During VALORANT Masters Santiago, Paper Rex have been unbeaten on Split, while G2 Esports are dominant on Haven.
Going into this game, the favorite according to betting websites is Paper Rex. There is a valid reason for this, and that is Paper Rex’s run of games. During the playoffs phase of the tournament, the team has completed multiple reverse sweeps. These results showcase the players having a strong mental game.
Two players to keep an eye out for are Invy from Paper Rex and trent from G2 Esports. Both players have been crucial in previous matches in helping their team secure the victory. In terms of map veto, we believe that the maps of Split and Abyss will be banned. The series would likely be played on Pearl, Haven, and Breeze.
Overall, both teams are going to make sure to put their best foot forward, as the loser of this match will be eliminated from the tournament. We do expect that this match will go to the third map, with Paper Rex winning the series 2-1.
Paper Rex as the match winner 2-1 @ 3.47 odds at GG.BET.
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