Galorys are favored to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 compared to Imperial Esports at 2.25, reflecting Galorys' stronger recent performance in ESL Challenger South America Cup matches. Galorys have demonstrated superior map control and consistency in their last 5 encounters with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 10:00 PM UTC on February 18, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM BRT (Brasília Time) for South American viewers participating in the ESL Challenger South America Cup.

The ESL Challenger South America Cup is conducted as an online tournament format with matches played on dedicated servers, eliminating traditional venue constraints and allowing both Galorys and Imperial Esports to compete from their respective team facilities across South America.

Galorys are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 based on their superior economy management and T-side execution in recent matches. Their primary AWPer has maintained a 1.25+ rating across the last 6 games, while Imperial Esports' recent roster adjustments suggest they are still developing team synergy.

In their last 8 head-to-head meetings, Galorys lead with 5 wins to Imperial Esports' 3 wins, with Galorys showing particular dominance on Mirage and Inferno with a combined 7-2 record on these maps. The average round differential in these matches favors Galorys at plus-3.2 rounds per map.