DRX vs ONSIDE GAMING Tips – ONSIDE Can Take Down DRX In VCT Pacific Stage 2
DRX and ONSIDE GAMING face off in the opening round of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Pacific Stage 2. Despite DRX’s experience at the VCT level, their current form is lacking, with recent losses and weak performances casting doubt on their chances. In contrast, ONSIDE enters as the top Challengers Korea squad, having dominated their league this season. While DRX should theoretically have the edge, ONSIDE's momentum makes this matchup much closer and gives them a real shot at causing an upset.
- DRX vs ONSIDE GAMING VALORANT preview and betting tips for Thursday, August 13, in the first round of VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 Play-In (17:00 KST)
- DRX haven’t been in great shape
- ONSIDE are potent and can cook up an upset
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DRX vs ONSIDE GAMING Betting Predictions
DRX and ONSIDE GAMING are set to face off on Thursday, August 13, in the opening round of VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Pacific Stage 2, in what should be an entertaining affair.
- DRX vs ONSIDE GAMING Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of the Season
- Where to Watch DRX vs ONSIDE Gaming Live?
- DRX Are In Bad Shape
- DRX Squad & Team News
- ONSIDE GAMING Are in Great Shape
- ONSIDE GAMING Squad & Team News
DRX are a VCT squad, while ONSIDE are a Challenger team. While this might suggest DRX should have an easy time beating ONSIDE on Thursday, DRX’s performances this season have left a lot to be desired, making it hard to put too much trust in them.
ONSIDE have shown good things this season and appear more than ready to take on a VCT team, promising a competitive affair in the opening round of the play-ins.
- DRX have more to prove
- ONSIDE are the top team from Challengers Korea
- ONSIDE can take down DRX
First Meeting of the Season
DRX and ONSIDE Gaming have never met before.
Where to Watch DRX vs ONSIDE Gaming Live?
To watch the clash between DRX and ONSIDE GAMING, visit any online esports streaming site and look for VCT channels. Alternatively, set up an account on Stake or any prominent bookmaker and access free streaming options and in-play betting markets.
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- Open the VCT Pacific markets under the VALORANT tab
- Watch the streams and place in-play bets
DRX Are In Bad Shape
DRX are one of the worst-performing teams of the stage, having finished Group Omega in last place, with a 1-4 record and -36 round differential.
They won their first match of the stage against DetonatioN FocusMe, but DRX have since looked toothless and lost against Team Secret, Paper Rex, VARREL, and T1, without showing many signs of life.
Besides the match against VARREL, DRX have not crossed double digits once across six maps played, which is proof enough that DRX are in rough shape and might not have the tools to succeed.
They should have an easier time on Thursday, when DRX clash with a Challenger team, ONSIDE GAMING, but success is far from guaranteed.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | T1 | 0-2 (L) |
| August 2 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | VARREL | 1-2 (L) |
| July 26 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Paper Rex | 0-2 (L) |
| July 19 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Team Secret | 0-2 (L) |
| July 17 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 2-1 (W) |
DRX Squad & Team News
No new changes for DRX.
- Kim "MaKo" Myeong-kwan
- No "free1ng" Ha-jun
- Song "HYUNMIN" Hyun-min
- Kang "BeYN" Ha-bin
- Kim "Yong" Ho-yong
- Yoon "Flicker" Tae-hee
ONSIDE GAMING Are in Great Shape
ONSIDE GAMING are a Challenger team, which by default makes them one of the least likely teams to make it through VCT Pacific Stage 2 Play-Ins.
However, ONSIDE have been in excellent shape this season, having won both Challenger Korea splits, while dropping just five games this entire season, and one since the final week of Split 1.
As the most dominant squad of Challengers Korea, ONSIDE GAMING appear more than well-equipped to do some damage in the Play-ins, especially against weaker squads, like DRX.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15 | VCL 2026 Korea Split 2 | ARETE | 3-0 (W) |
| July 13 | VCL 2026 Korea Split 2 | Dplus | 3-1 (W) |
| July 9 | VCL 2026 Korea Split 2 | ARETE | 1-2 (L) |
| July 8 | VCL 2026 Korea Split 2 | X-CAST | 2-0 (W) |
| July 2 | VCL 2026 Korea Split 2 | So:sweet | 2-0 (W) |
ONSIDE GAMING Squad & Team News
No changes for ONSIDE GAMING.
- Gu "Cloudy" Min-jae
- Lee "Faither" Hwi-seong
- Oh "Ray" Eun-hyuk
- Cho "Wolverine" Hyun-tae
- Jung "Xiesta" Si-hwan
- Ahn "Hermes" Byeong-wook
Verdict
ONSIDE GAMING have no experience facing VCT teams, having spent the entire season competing in Challengers Korea. However, they have emerged as the most dominant Challengers squad of the year, and appear prepared to take a step up in competition and leave a lasting mark against VCT squads.
DRX should be able to handle a lower-tier team, but given their atrocious form, they are a hard sell, especially against the high-flying ONSIDE.
DRX should be able to handle a lower-tier team, but given their atrocious form, they are a hard sell, especially against the high-flying ONSIDE.
ONSIDE GAMING To Win
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