VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 betting predictions – Wednesday, April 1

VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 EMEA Stage 1 opens its doors on Wednesday, April 1, with the first two fixtures of the split. The action begins with the fallen giants Fnatic taking on Eternal Fire, followed by an exciting clash between Team Liquid and Karmine Corp.

At Esportbet, we have prepared free betting predictions and picks for the two games with odds from the best esports bookmakers for VALORANT punters.

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FNATIC vs ETERNAL FIRE

Best Odds	FNC -500 at BetOnline | EF +333 at SportsBetting
When	April 1, 2026 | 17:00 CEST
Watch Live	Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/valorant_emea)

Fnatic started the VCT 2026 season poorly, placing fourth in the Kickoff event. This was far below expectations, but the Black & Orange are known for slow starts and much stronger showings later on, having won the last two EMEA Stage 1 titles.

Eternal Fire are VCT EMEA’s newcomers, having taken over the slot from ULG Esports. While an exciting addition to the league, the Turkish outfit are in for a very challenging start as they face the toughest opponent in the team’s history.

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  The bookies' bookie

The best VALORANT bookmakers have Fnatic priced at -500, which is low but fair. Even though Jake “Boaster” Howlett and his crew are no strangers to shooting themselves in the foot, the raw quality difference between the two squads is significant enough to justify taking Fnatic on the map handicap market.

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TEAM LIQUID vs KARMINE CORP

Best Odds	TL -227.27 at BetOnline | KC +162 at SportsBetting
When	April 1, 2026 | 20:00 CEST
Watch Live	Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/valorant_emea)

Team Liquid ended VCT EMEA Kickoff in third place, far above Karmine Corp, who placed ninth-10th.

In a bid to find more success in Stage 1, Karmine Corp added Marshall “N4RRATE” Massey, who is a massive addition; however, his late arrival raises the question of whether he had enough time to gel with his teammates.

Team Liquid looked much better at the start of the season, but this team are notorious for struggling early into the split. While stronger on paper, Team Liquid are not that much better than Karmine Corp.

This match is closer to a coin flip than the odds suggest. Karmine Corp at plus money are a solid pick.