Grand Final Overview: The Battle in Mumbai

The final stage will be a best of three matches to be played in a colorful LAN set up in Mumbai. This game is the third time when these two giants will face each other, which means that they are rivals.

Teams Overview

Orangutan Esports is heading to this final after a great performance in the One Game Showdown VALORANT Off-Season Tournament.

Rival, on the other hand, enters the competition with the form of a champions in the Penta Pro Series Season 2 where they defeated Orangutan Esports.

The audience has been waiting for this exact matchup in the finals – Orangutan’s young roster filled with up-and-coming talent against Rival’s roster filled with veterans, which represents two completely opposite approaches to team construction.

The Backstory: Ideological Conflict and Old Faces

However, there is an extra twist to this rivalry, some of Rival’s key members were formerly with Orangutan Esports, namely Antidote, rawfiul, and Azys. This trio was very active in Orangutan’s qualification for VCT Ascension Pacific in 2023 which made the team the first Indian team to qualify for the event.

However, Orangutan has had some issues since that achievement. After a fourth place finish in the VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2024 Split 2, the organization decided to rebuild the roster with new talents like Venka, Techno, Hellf, and Hoax. Their new look has already displayed some potential and this grand final is the second time in the 2024 off-season.

Match Breakdown: Experience vs Youth

It is a very even contest and both sides have given their best in previous games. Their last battle in the Penta Pro Series was a five-gamer match which Rival emerged as the victor. Before the teams face each other again, Rival has a LAN-tested lineup and a 2024 resume that makes them the favorite. The team also achieved remarkable performances such as the VALORANT Challengers Split 1 Cup 2, which proved that the team is stable and can perform well even under pressure.

On the other hand, Orangutan’s new lineup is still untested in a LAN setting. While their off-season performances highlight potential, the question remains: can they perform when it counts? The tension and coordination of a first LAN appearance will be pushed to the limit.

Predictions: Who Will Reign Supreme?

Rival has the advantage of entering this final. High tournament exposure and a past record of beating Orangutan makes them a less risky investment for VALORANT fans. However, Orangutan is not an organization that is unfamiliar with surprises. They could turn the tables and get the much-deserved win with a history of coming back from the dead and a new lineup eager to show its worth.

This is a must-watch match as it is a part of the best of three series. Regardless of whether Rival consolidates their position or Orangutan comes from behind to become the underdogs’ champions, the Acer Predator League 2025 India Grand Final will be a show to remember.