DRX vs. Paper Rex Prediction on October 3, 2025

Match info

Here’s a breakdown of the DRX vs. Paper Rex Lower Bracket Semifinal at the VALORANT Champions 2025 (VCT Champions 2025), which is the culminating event of the 2025 season for VALORANT. It brings together the top teams from around the world that have qualified via Regional Leagues, via Championship Points after Stage 2, etc. Because it’s an LB semifinal in a Double-Elimination playoff, this is a do-or-die match for both teams: the loser is eliminated from the tournament, while the winner survives to fight for potentially a top-4 finish. In Champions, every loss in the Lower Bracket edges you closer to elimination, so the stakes are extremely high. It’s also a rare cross-regional clash (Pacific region for both – DRX is from Korea and Paper Rex from Singapore – but in an international setting) at a global event, which adds prestige and pressure.

The Bo3 match between DRX and Paper Rex is set to begin on Friday, October 3, at 4 p.m. local time (Central European Summer Time – CEST) at Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud in Évry-Courcouronnes (just outside Paris), France.

Meeting statistics

Current form & playstyle: DRX

DRX have often leaned into a more disciplined, methodical style—prioritizing structure, crossfires, and map-wide control rather than raw aggression. In previous matchups (especially in the PAC region), observers have described DRX’s strength as “clean, controlled” play, where they don’t overextend and try to limit openings for the opponent. While DRX may not always aim to outgun in duels, they aim to force the opponent into uncomfortable fights and capitalize on mistakes.

Their recent form entering this match is solid—they’ve advanced through elimination matches and shown resilience, though they may be seen as underdogs by every crypto bookmaker in terms of raw firepower compared to Paper Rex.

Current form & playstyle: Paper Rex

On the other hand, Paper Rex enter this match with significant momentum and confidence. Across the 2025 season and heading into the Champions, they’ve shown remarkable consistency in both regional play (Pacific) and international settings. They came into Champions already having strong stats: they secured top placement in Pacific Stage 2 and performed well in the Group Stage. Their duelist lineup, supported by Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto’s creative space control, enables them to be aggressive but with calculated risk. Papar Rex’s Controller smokes and vision plays give them flexible map control, and their stars (like Ilian “something” Petrov and Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie) often step up in clutch rounds. They tend to force pace, press pressure, and punish hesitation from opponents.

Head-to-head

Historically, Paper Rex have had the upper hand against DRX. According to match archives. Across all meetings, Paper Rex have more wins against DRX than vice versa. In the last 12 months, they faced off eight times: DRX won three, Paper Rex won five. The map score over that span was 11:15 in favor of PRX. On a broader scale, DRX have fewer overall victories in the matchup.

That said, head-to-head doesn’t guarantee outcomes: DRX’s disciplined style, if executed cleanly, can neutralize Paper Rex’s aggression; and Paper Rex’s ability to adapt has turned many maps in their favor over the years.

Match analytics

Given their histories, recent form, and the stakes, we lean toward Paper Rex winning the series, but we expect it to be tight — likely a 2-1 result in favor of Paper Rex. There’s a strong case for such an outcome, especially if DRX slow the pace and force the rival to fight on their terms. But on balance, the Singaporean side is the safer pick.

Tip: Correct Score, 1-2 - Yes, at 3.3 odds on 888STARZ.