VCT offseason guide How to bet on Red Bull Home Ground number 4

The Valorant esports scene is in the offseason but that doesn’t mean no games are being played! Red Bull Home Ground is back with the fourth edition, featuring numerous talented teams. 

Valorant fans have been clamouring for new esports events since the 2023 Valorant Champions Tour concluded. The Tour is still here but there is an event in the off-season with Red Bull Home Ground. Bettors are excited about this as it’s another avenue to earn rewards from their predictions. 

Here is a betting guide to help get you started with the off-season tournament in preparation for the next VCT. 

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What is the Red Bull Home Ground #4 format?

The event will take place from November 3 to 5, 2023. It will have two stages: the group stage and the playoffs. 

• The group stage: This stage is based on the Swiss system that involves teams playing best-of-one matches until they win three matches or lose three matches. There will be six teams to advance to the Playoffs with the two best teams choosing their Semifinals matchups.
• Playoffs: This is a single-elimination bracket. There will be plenty of best-of-three series played with the Grand Final being a best-of-five series. 
   

The top Valorant betting markets

Step into the thrilling world of professional Valorant and make your predictions here at Gamdom. Place your bets on the most popular markets:

• Match winner: This is a market where you predict which team will win the series. There is also a specific market for a particular map where you bet on one game at a time.
• Total: Predict how many maps are played by selecting if it’s over or under 2.5. There is also a map-specific total market where you predict if the round total will be over or under 20.5.
• Handicap: The match favourite is given a handicap as they have to exceed the point spread given to win the market. On the other side, the underdog only has to keep it within the spread but they can also win the market when they become the outright winner.
• Total even/odd: Predict the final total number of rounds between the two teams and determine if it is an odd or even number.
   

Valorant Red Bull Home Ground betting odds at Gamdom

There are six different types of odds usable here at Gamdom that determine the likelihood of the outcomes for your bets and help calculate potential payouts. Cycle through types of odds at Gamdom by going to the settings on the right side and clicking the drop-down menu.

Here are the different types of odds at Gamdom:

• Decimal
• American
• Fractional
• Hong Kong
• Malaysian
• Indonesian 
   

Betting tips for Valorant Red Bull Home Ground #4

Every bettor aiming to win their predictions will need some assistance to improve their decision-making. To avoid the most common mistakes in esports betting, they need to follow some of the tips for Valorant betting: 

• Stay up to date with the roster updates: This event will be held during the off-season which means there are some big possibilities with the roster updates that keep popping up. This will be the first major tournament for some so analyse the rosters when reported and make your conclusions.
• Momentum will be crucial to your bets: Adjust your bets as the tournament progresses depending on the momentum. The Swiss format will be vital for this as you observe the teams grow until they win or lose three games in the group stage while the playoffs are in a bracket format.
• Look into strategies teams are using: Watching the games can help you identify which strategies are working for the teams. For example, you might see Fnatic running a fake play where three players are attacking a site while the other two are taking the spike to the other site. 
  Watch the matches and see how they unfold to help you get a better understanding of what you will see in future matches. Take note of which agents they use as that will be influential to your bet.
• Analyse the dynamics between players: While watching those games, you should also look at how players work well together. Look into how the chemistry is flowing between the teams. This tournament is held during the offseason so teams might still be feeling each other if they have new members.
• Keep up with the patches: Check out what Riot Games changes about the game and with your knowledge of the game, you can make adjustments to your wager.
   

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Expectations ahead of Red Bull Home Ground #4

Professional Valorant is back and this is one of the most exciting offseason events with all the top teams. The qualifiers were already a fun time with FUT Esports and FENNEL winning but the invited teams were quite solid. Here are some of the expectations ahead of the Red Bull Valorant tournament.

• Fnatic is the favourite to win the event: After winning both Valorant Masters events in 2023, they missed out on winning Champions at the end of the Tour. They are motivated to bounce back with the most successful roster of the year led by in-game leader Jake ‘Boaster’ Howlett.
• FUT Esports is a dark horse: The Turkish team has been a surprising team at this event because they have sky-high potential. Their team possess great chemistry and have a solid headliner with former Champions winner Mehmet ‘cNed’ İpek as their star duelist who can get 30 frags almost every match.
• ZETA Division will be the tournament darlings: Japan’s ZETA Division has always been one of the most entertaining teams in Valorant. They are known for playing with unique strategies and intense pace which are entertaining and endearing for the fans. ZETA will continue to play that way and make sense as a good favourite.
   

Players to watch for Red Bull Home Ground #4

Valorant teams go as far as where their star players can take them. They are influential to their teams, enough to lead them to victory primarily based on their contributions. Here are a few of the best players you need to watch at this Valorant Red Bull tournament: 

• Matthew ‘Cryocells’ Panganiban (100 Thieves): As the primary duelist for 100T, he will be the primary gunner for an explosive team. He will mostly use Operator-using agents like Jett but you can always rely on him when using rifles.
• Shota ‘SugarZ3ro’ Watanabe (ZETA DIVISION): He plays a sacrificial duelist role to help his teammates shine. SugarZ3ro is the lynchpin behind ZETA’s success not only with his play but also with how he buys into his role and how he can keep fragging despite his risky playstyle.
• Nikita ‘Derke’ Sirmitev (Fnatic): Fnatic relies on him to open up sites on attack and be in the right position when defending. That mobility helps him get frags and get away with it, just in time for his teammates to join him with a joined aggressive move.
• Mehmet ‘cNed” İpek (FUT Esports): The star of Champions 2021, cNed is on the path to superstardom using his superb fragging skills. He excels in one position on defence and dominating that area but whenever he’s attacking, he has an uncanny way of eliminating every defender.
• Goo ‘Rb’ Sang-min (DRX): More of a supporting player, Rb specialises in playing agents like Killjoy which helps him lock down sites on his own. His reliability helps DRX play with more explosiveness as he is the foundation of their team. 
   

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How to bet on Valorant Red Bull Home Ground

If you want to start betting on Valorant events, follow these steps to fund your account:

• Click the Wallet button on the top-right corner of the Gamdom website.
• Deposit your funds into the Gamdom wallet by using either of these two methods.
• Scan the QR code using your crypto wallet app to start the transfer.
• Copy the wallet address displayed then paste it to your crypto wallet.
• Verify the amount on the wallet by seeing the number beside the Wallet button.
• Hover over the Sports button on the top part of the page and then click the esports betting option. You can locate Valorant and the league you want to bet on. 
   

Place your Valorant esports bets at Gamdom

Have a worthwhile betting experience with Gamdom for Valorant and other esports and sports. You can also make live bets on ongoing Valorant matches, so don’t miss out on the amazing action at the Red Bull tournament. Keep betting on amazing Valorant matches and contribute to your case to be in the Royalty Club for more rewards than ever.

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