Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce Tips – Nongshim RedForce Tipped To Win in VCT Pacific Stage 2
Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce are set for a thrilling encounter in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs on August 26. While Paper Rex earned a playoff bye and has shown season-long consistency, Nongshim RedForce dominated the Play-Ins, gaining crucial momentum. Both teams have secured one victory against each other this season, signaling a close contest with no easy prediction. Viewers can watch the match via official VCT streams or in-play betting platforms, making it a highly anticipated esports face-off.
- Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce tips and VALORANT predictions for Wednesday, August 26, in the first round of VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs (17:00 KST)
- Paper Rex are expected to win
- Nongshim RedForce have shown excellent form
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Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce Betting Predictions
Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce are set to face off on Wednesday, August 26, in the opening round of VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs in what promises to be a competitive affair.
- Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce Betting Predictions
- A 1-1 Tie in Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce Live?
- Paper Rex Return to the Arena
- Paper Rex Squad & Team News
- Nongshim RedForce Are in Great Shape
- Nongshim RedForce Squad & Team News
Paper Rex enter the playoffs off a long break, having secured a direct bye to the knockout stage via group play. Meanwhile, Nongshim RedForce have had to fight through the Play-In stage, where they’ve shown excellent form and gained momentum that could help them early in the playoffs.
Paper Rex have been more consistent this season and are widely regarded as one of VCT Pacific’s top teams. However, with the improvement Nongshim RedForce have shown, it is not beyond the realms of possibility for RedForce to win on Wednesday.
- Nongshim RedForce have momentum on their side
- Paper Rex return to the arena after a two-week-long break
- This can be anyone’s game
A 1-1 Tie in Head-to-Head
Nongshim RedForce and Paper Rex have met twice this season, each winning one clash.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 | Paper Rex | 2-1 |
| March 15 | VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 3-0 |
Where to Watch Paper Rex vs Nongshim RedForce Live?
Esports fans can watch the clash between Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce on any major online streaming site, via official VCT channels. Alternatively, Stake and other prominent bookmakers offer free streaming and in-play betting for VCT Pacific.
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- Find VCT Pacific markets under the VALORANT tab
- Watch the live stream and explore in-play markets
Paper Rex Return to the Arena
Paper Rex are set to make their return to the arena on Wednesday, when they take on Nongshim RedForce in the first round of VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs.
Paper Rex played their last game at the start of the month, when they lost to VARREL in the final round of the group stage, thus finishing Group Omega in second place, with a 3-2 record.
Besides the defeat against VARREL, Paper Rex also slipped against T1, but have otherwise been playing well, retaining their tag as one of the region’s top dogs.
The added break could help Paper Rex, as they not only have additional film on their opponents, but they’ve also had more time to prepare.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | VARREL | 0-2 (L) |
| July 31 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Team Secret | 2-0 (W) |
| July 26 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | DRX | 2-0 (W) |
| July 24 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | DetonatioN FocusMe | 2-0 (W) |
| July 18 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | T1 | 1-2 (L) |
Paper Rex Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Paper Rex.
- Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee
- Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto
- Ilia "something" Petrov
- Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie
- Adrian "invy" Reyes
Nongshim RedForce Are in Great Shape
Nongshim RedForce showed good things this stage. They finished Group Alpha with a 2-3 record, but could’ve easily had a better tally had some close moments ended differently.
After a promising run through groups, Nongshim RedForce stepped up even more in the Play-Ins and defeated Team Secret (2-0) and T1 (2-0) without any issues, proving they are more than ready to make a run in the playoffs.
As a unit, RedForce are playing well. They seem to have a clear plan of what they want to achieve in games, and they execute well. Additionally, Xross is in excellent form, averaging a 1.16 performance rating, while Dambi has been recently having some excellent individual moments as well.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 21 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | T1 | 2-0 (W) |
| August 16 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Team Secret | 2-0 (W) |
| August 9 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Rex Regum Qeon | 1-2 (L) |
| August 2 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | ZETA DIVISION | 2-1 (W) |
| July 25 | VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 | Global Esports | 2-1 (W) |
Nongshim RedForce Squad & Team News
No changes for Nongshim RedForce.
- Jung "Xross" Hwan
- Lee "Dambi" Hyuk-kyu
- Kim "Francis" Mu-bin
- Park "Ivy" Sung-hyeon
- Goo "Rb" Sang-min
- Moon “WoohyuN” Woo-hyun
Verdict
This one is tough to predict. On one side, Paper Rex are the most successful VCT Pacific team of the season, and they have had additional time to prepare for the playoffs. On the other, RedForce have been ramping up, and they’ve recently produced some excellent showings.
In the form Nongshim RedForce are in, they can beat anyone, and if they continue to perform as well as they did in the Play-Ins, RedForce will be able to handle PR as well.
In the form Nongshim RedForce are in, they can beat anyone, and if they continue to perform as well as they did in the Play-Ins, RedForce will be able to handle PR as well.
RedForce To Win
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