Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics Betting Tips – The Race for VCT EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs Intensifies
Gentle Mates and Team Heretics face off in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 EMEA Stage 1. Gentle Mates, having secured a playoff spot, are in better form and aim for a top-three finish. Their recent performances, notably Marteen's exceptional play, boost their prospects. In contrast, Team Heretics have struggled, their only win coming against an underperforming team. This clash marks their first meeting this season, and Gentle Mates are positioned as favorites. Catch the action live on major esports streaming platforms or betting sites.
- Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics VALORANT betting picks and predictions for Friday, April 24, in the fourth week of VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 (17:00 CEST)
- Gentle Mates are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs
- Team Heretics are slowly finding momentum
Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics Betting Predictions
Gentle Mates and Team Heretics will face off on Friday, April 24, in the fourth week of VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 EMEA Stage 1, in their first clash of the season.
- Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of 2026
- Where to Watch Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics Live?
- Gentle Mates Are Picking Up the Pace
- Gentle Mates Squad & Team News
- Team Heretics Have More to Prove
- Team Heretics Squad & Team News
Gentle Mates have found their momentum after a slow start to the stage, and with marteen playing as well as he is, there is a sense of optimism that M8 have a chance to compete for a top-three finish.
While they have a playoff spot in their pocket, Gentle Mates still need one more win to guarantee a top-three finish, and they have an excellent chance to accomplish that on Friday.
Standing on the other side of the arena are Team Heretics, who have been largely disappointing this season. While they are coming off a convincing victory against Karmine Corp, beating a struggling team proves little. Heretics have more to prove before we can put much trust in them.
- Gentle Mates are showing signs of life
- Team Heretics have more to prove
- This is Gentle Mates’ game to lose
First Meeting of 2026
Gentle Mates and Team Heretics have yet to meet this season.
Where to Watch Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics Live?
Broadcasts of the VCT EMEA Stage 1 clash between Gentle Mates and Team Heretics are available on any major esports streaming site. You can also sign up on Stake or any prominent betting site and access free live streaming and in-play betting markets.
- Visit Stake
- Sign up for a new account with Stake promo code NEWBONUS or log in
- Navigate to the VALORANT section and look for VCT EMEA Stage 1 markets
- Watch the live stream and explore live betting options
Gentle Mates Are Picking Up the Pace
Gentle Mates had a very promising start to the season, but looked rough early into Stage 1, with a loss to FUT Esports and a somewhat unconvincing display against Karmine Corp. However, they picked up the pace in Week 3, when Gentle Mates swept Natus Vincere, with 13-10 on Pearl and 13-8 on Lotus.
Marteen had another outstanding performance, posting a 1-45 rating with a 45-26 Kill/Death ratio, ahead of GLYPH, who did his part with a 1.13 rating.
It was Gentle Mates’ best game of the split, and they looked much more like themselves, suggesting they are finding their stride. The victory also secured Gentle Mates a spot in the playoffs, but they still need one more win to guarantee a top-three finish, so their job is far from done.
Gentle Mates Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Gentle Mates.
- Patrik "Minny" Hušek
- Taranvir "bipo" Singh
- Conner "GLYPH" Garcia
- Martin "marteen" Pátek
- Patryk "starxo" Kopczyński
Team Heretics Have More to Prove
Team Heretics haven’t looked great this season, and their 1-2 record does not inspire much confidence either. They kicked off the stage with a 1-2 loss against Natus Vincere and added a 0-2 defeat against Team Liquid.
It wasn’t until last week that Heretics finally got their name on the board by beating the shaky Karmine Corp with a reverse-sweep.
It was a solid showing from Team Heretics. While they dropped Haven 6-13, they dominated Lotus (13-2) and Fracture (13-7), which looks very inspiring. But, they looked good against a struggling team, so it is up for debate how much weight that victory holds.
Team Heretics Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Team Heretics.
- Ričardas "Boo" Lukaševičius
- Benjy "benjyfishy" Fish
- Enes "RieNs" Ecirli
- Mert "Wo0t" Alkan
- Martynas "Koshmaras" Namika
Verdict
Gentle Mates enter the match as favourites, which makes sense. They’ve looked better than Team Heretics this season and enter the match in better shape.
Admittedly, Heretics are arguably capable of much more than what they’ve shown so far, and there is a world where they continue to improve. But as it stands now, Gentle Mates appear better equipped to walk away with a victory.
Admittedly, Heretics are arguably capable of much more than what they’ve shown so far, and there is a world where they continue to improve. But as it stands now, Gentle Mates appear better equipped to walk away with a victory.
Gentle Mates To Win
Moneyline
@8/15 - 3 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS
Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
08 May 2026
- WNBA 2026 -
- Basketball
10 June 2026
- Volleyball Nations League 2026 -
- Volleyball
09 July 2026
- VCT 2026 China Stage 2 -
- Esports
Load More
Gentle Mates v Team Heretics
Today's Acca Tips
-
Soccer tips
-
Horse Racing tips
-
Tennis tips
