TYLOO vs Trace Esports Betting Tips – Two of VCT China’s Best Clash on Day 1 of Stage 2
FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) and Nova Esports are gearing up for their third clash this year during the first week of VCT 2026 China Stage 2. FPX head into the match with a stronger roster, having recently made impactful signings and starting Stage 2 with an impressive 2-0 win over Trace Esports. Nova Esports, fresh off a less competitive tournament win, remain a mid-bottom table contender with much to prove. The consensus is that FPX have the upper hand and are expected to secure a comfortable victory.
- TYLOO vs Trace Esports VALORANT predictions and betting tips for Sunday, July 12, in the first week of VCT 2026 China Stage 2 (19:00 CST)
- Trace Esports enter Sunday’s game as underdogs
- TYLOO have made some exciting changes this offseason
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TYLOO vs Trace Esports Betting Predictions
TYLOO and Trace Esports will face off on Sunday, July 12, in the opening week of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 China Stage 2, marking their first clash since the Kickoff event.
- TYLOO vs Trace Esports Betting Predictions
- TYLOO Lead the Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch TYLOO vs Trace Esports Live?
- TYLOO With High Expectations
- TYLOO Squad & Team News
- Trace Are No Pushovers
- Trace Esports Squad & Team News
TYLOO enter the final stage of the season looking to build on the success they accomplished in Stage 1, when they pushed to a fifth-sixth place finish and have since placed fourth in the China EVO series A2. However, they still have a lot more to prove as TYLOO look to establish themselves as one of China’s elite.
On paper, TYLOO appear stronger, yet Trace Esports, even without any major roster adjustments, should at the very least present themselves as a competitive opponent who will not go down without a fight.
- The teams have looked roughly equal this season
- TYLOO are expected to win on Sunday
- Trace Esports are no pushovers and can force a close game
TYLOO Lead the Head-to-Head
TYLOO and Trace Esports last met during VCT China Kickoff, when TYLOO won 2-0.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | VCT 2026 China Kickoff | TYLOO | 2-0 |
Where to Watch TYLOO vs Trace Esports Live?
Broadcasts of the match between TYLOO and Trace Esports are available on all major streaming platforms. Alternatively, VALORANT fans can set up an account with Stake or any prominent bookmaker and access free streaming options, along with in-play markets.
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- Navigate to the VALORANT section and find VCT China Stage 2 markets
- Watch the free live stream
TYLOO With High Expectations
TYLOO have not found a lot of success this season, with a sixth-place finish in VCT China Kickoff and fifth-sixth in Stage 1. With those results, they’ve fallen short of expectations as a team who were expected to compete for the VCT China title, granted TYLOO were never considered one of the elite teams.
For Stage 2, they’ve brought in siuFatBB, who is a massive addition, having spent the last two years on Wolves Esports, with whom he’s gained a lot of international experience.
The Hong Kongese in-game leader has notably placed third in VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, and while his success with Wolves this year has been nonexistent, siuFatBB still brings a lot to the team.
SiuFatBB’s contributions have yet to be on full this display this stage, however, TYLOO started the stage with a comfortable win over JD Gaming, which is a promising sign.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | CN EVO Series A2 | All Gamers | 2-3 (L) |
| May 29 | CN EVO Series A2 | Nova Esports | 0-2 (L) |
| May 26 | CN EVO Series A2 | Bilibili Gaming | 2-0 (W) |
| May 24 | CN EVO Series A2 | EDward Gaming | 2-0 (W) |
| May 18 | EWC 2026 China Qualifier | All Gamers | 1-2 (L) |
TYLOO Squad & Team News
TYLOO have made two roster changes ahead of Stage 2, adding xihe and siuFatBB to the roster
- Peng “xihe” Wenbo
- Sun "slowly" Kelun
- Zhang "Scales" Zhen
- Moses "Splash" Jonathan
- Shen "Erv" Zhiwei
- Pong "SiuFatBB" Ka Hei
Trace Are No Pushovers
Trace Esports have proven themselves as a fairly competitive team this season. They have yet to win anything, but have placed seventh-eighth in China Kickoff and Stage 1, as well as fifth-eighth in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2 in May.
As a mid-table team, Trace Esports have had their moments, yet the lack of any notable achievements begs the question of whether Trace have what it takes to push for a podium finish in Stage 2. And with no roster changes, things are unlikely to improve for Trace, who are bound to remain a mid-table, good but not great team.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | VCT 2026 China Stage 2 | FunPlus Phoenix | 0-2 (L) |
| May 25 | CN EVO Series A2 | Titan Esports Club | 0-2 (L) |
| May 22 | CN EVO Series A2 | AQ | 2-0 (W) |
| May 18 | EWC 2026 China Qualifiers | FunPlus Phoenix | 0-2 (L) |
| May 17 | EWC 2026 China Qualifiers | Titan Esports Club | 0-2 (L) |
Trace Esports Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Trace Esports besides the departure of Xlele and Viva moving to a coaching role.
- Song "FengF" Xuefeng
- Lu "Kai" Zhinan
- Zhang "LuoK1ng" Zhanpeng
- Delbert "deLb" Tanoto
- Han "Abo" Bohao
Verdict
TYLOO started the stage strong, and with the arrival of a new in-game leader, the expectations are at an all-time high. Admittedly, TYLOO have yet to show anything memorable, and still have a lot to prove, but their ceiling was high before, and it has only gotten higher with the recent roster moves.
Trace Esports have been a mid-table team this entire season, and they’ve not made any changes which would help them move from that position. While a competitive team, Trace are unlikely to challenge TYLOO.
Trace Esports have been a mid-table team this entire season, and they’ve not made any changes which would help them move from that position. While a competitive team, Trace are unlikely to challenge TYLOO.
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